So it is likely that Gallagher will go on the disabled list to make room for Gio Gonzalez on the roster. I don't know the extent of Gallagher's injury, but one source told me yesterday that he had heard that Gallagher had felt a "pop" in the shoulder in his July 25 start against Texas. I haven't been able to confirm that with Gallagher, who I didn't see at all yesterday, but it might explain some of Gallagher's wildness in his start Monday night.

http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/blogs/sfgate/edetail?blogid=21&entry_id=28848

Hmmm...so did the Cubs dodge a bullet here?   I would assume this is just a coincidence, but pretty scary nonetheless.  That is why NO player, Rich Hill circa 2007, or Gallagher version 2008, is "untouchable."  With a talent like Harden, you simply roll the dice and throw caution to the wind with an injury history on a player.  Look what can happen...if you would have given out odds after that deal, that Sean would go to the DL before Harden they would have been ridiculously favoring Harden going to the shelf.  Another reason (as if we needed another) that Hendry made a great move.  Just feel sorry for Sean.

What I particulary find revealing is the A's fans comments after the article.  They are so bitter, and frankly...I don't blame them one bit.