The Chicago White Sox and Chicago Cubs Should Swap Pitchers

The Cubs need a closer.

The White Sox need a starter.

The Cubs are trying to trade Rich Harden.

The White Sox were trying to trade Bobby Jenks.

Proposed trade

The Chicago Cubs send Rich Harden to the Chicago White Sox in exchange for Bobby Jenks.

It's a low-risk, high-reward opporunity.

Jenks and Harden could both be out of Chicago next year. Their salaries are fairly close together—with Harden owed a bit more money than Jenks—but it could be just for the rest of the season if things don't work out.

Both teams need it.

Harden is pitching fantastically. Since July 10, he has a 2.20 ERA, a .172 batting average against, and he's averaging about six innings a game.

Jenks is also finally starting to pitch well. In August, he has a 1.94 ERA, a .194 batting average against, and he's had five saves in five opportunities. It's also much easier to pitch in the NL than AL.

Not to mention that Harden pitches well at U.S. Cellular Field and that Jenks pitches well at Wrigley Field.

Who will fill their voids?

For the Cubs, Tom Gorzelanny could fill the void of Rich Harden. For the White Sox, Matt Thorton could fill the void of Bobby Jenks.

The Cubs are also looking to get rid of Aaron Heilman, and the White Sox should be looking to get rid of Jose Contreras.

Both teams are not going to make the playoffs. However, lots of fans still think they could.

This could help both teams in the long run, it and could help them at least attempt to make a push. It would also appease the fan bases.

Kenny Williams made a mistake bringing in Tony Pena, and he is facing heat over the lack of a fifth starter due to Peavy. Jim Hendry's head should be cut off according to various Cubs fans.

It's time to save face, guys.