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Cubs release RHP Gaudin (AP) (sports.yahoo.com)

The Cubs have released right-hander Chad Gaudin The reliever was acquired from Oakland in the trade that brought Rich Harden to Chicago in July. The Cubs also optioned right-hander Jeff Samardzija to Triple-A Iowa on Sunday. Gaudin went 9-5 with a 4.40 ERA in 50 outings with the Athletics and Cubs. He was 4-2 with a 6.26 ERA in 24 relief appearances for Chicago.