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Carlos Zambrano returns Tuesday night after spending several weeks on the DL with a strained back possibly related to his overzealous batting practice swinging habits. He gets to take a little dip in the kiddie pool (pitching against the Nationals) before diving into the big boy pool in his next start (pitching against a real [...]
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Via Chicago Cubs Blog
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August 26, 2009
Carlos Zambrano was charged with eight runs in just 4 1/3 innings as he made his return to the mound for the Cubs. The Nationals embarrassed the Cubs 15-6. Sure not the way you want to start off a ten game home stand when you are already down eight games in the division and seven out in the wild card.
Via Fox Sports
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August 26, 2009
After seeing returning ace Carlos Zambrano get shellacked, the Cubs better start thinking about next season, Jon Paul Morosi says.
Via Chicago Tribune
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August 25, 2009
Carlos Zambrano charged with 8 runs in return from DL
Carlos Zambrano's return to the mound from his celebrated back problem didn't bring the spark the Cubs anticipated in a 15-6 loss to Washington, dropping them nine games behind Central Division-leading St. Louis. Zambrano was...
Via Miami Herald
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August 25, 2009
The Chicago Cubs activated pitcher Carlos Zambrano from the 15-day disabled list, and the righty will start Tuesday's game against the Nationals.
Via Ump Bump
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August 26, 2009
”That lady that says I was lazy, I want to see her on Tuesday,” Zambrano said. ”I want to be with no shirt so that she can see my body, and she can see what type of body I have. If I’m lazy, lazy people don’t have this body, so I’m going to show her [...]
Via Goat Riders of the Apocalypse
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August 25, 2009
Garrett Mock (2-5, 5.10 ERA) vs. Carlos Zambrano (7-4, 3.35 ERA)
Story LinesThe Cubs are facing the very real fact that they will miss the playoffs for the first time since 2007. Baring a 10-game winning streak, the Cubs will have a tough time overtaking the 8-game lead the Cardinals have in the NL-Central and the 7.5-game lead the Rockies have in the Wild Card.
That being said...
Via Cub Reporter
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August 25, 2009
To say the least, I'm not particularly motivated these days to write about the Cubs. The road trip disaster and the reality of the standings coupled with the anemic offense has pretty much put an end to the season. Never say never and all and Carlos Zambrano will be back this week, but I'm expecting nothing more than the same frustrating Cubs team the rest of the way. At...
Via CBSSports.com
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August 25, 2009
Tuesday's MLB roundup: Elijah Dukes hit a grand slam in a six-run fifth inning, Josh Willingham had two homers and six RBI and the Washington Nationals rocked Carlos Zambrano in his return from the disabled list, routing the Chicago Cubs 15-6.
Via *D MLB Trade Rumors
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August 26, 2009
More links, with less than a week remaining for contenders to add pieces...
Pete Abraham of the Journal News says the Brian Cashman and the Yankees were smart not to trade for Johan Santana, even though it seems likely that the Mets will get their ace back.
Matthew Carruth of FanGraphs argues that Santana won't likely be worth the $90MM-plus remaining on his extension...
Via MVN
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August 26, 2009
A Cubs fan (or a Chicago Cub?) in Jersey is knocking over ice cream and doughnut stores:NEW JERSEY (WPIX) - Officials in New Jersey are trying to track down what could be described as a serial robber with a love for ice cream and doughnuts.In a matter of a week, the suspect - while armed with a gun - targeted at least five ice-cream shops. The Carvel on Main Street in Madison was...
Via Bleacher Report
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August 26, 2009
Filed:August 25th, 2009
Carlos Zambrano makes an early exit Tuesday in the fifth inning (Cubbie Nation)
Click here for the photo gallery of last night's game.
Quit looking to the stars Carlos; even divine intervention won't help the Cubs now.
Let's just say it. As much as I hate to see any team swept, this series against the Nationals was one that almost required...
Via Goat Riders of the Apocalypse
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August 25, 2009
OverviewCheck out these two stat lines…
NL Team #1: 13th BA, 10th OBP, 10th OPS, 7th BBNL Team #2: 3rd BA, 2nd OBP, 4th OPS, 3rd BB
Based on these numbers, who would you think is the team with a record above .500 and who is the worst team in all of baseball? That’s right my friends. NL Team #1 is your Chicago Cubs and NL Team #2 is the Mighty Nationals of the District of Columbia...
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