Let's Get Real: Where Carlos Zambrano Could Actually Be Traded

There has been a lot of speculation about how, and where, the Chicago Cubs could trade their ace, Carlos Zambrano. After a sub par season that's seen Zambrano be hurt, immature and selfish, his salary and production are headed in opposite directions and many Cubs fans would like to see him out of town. Let's first set the record straight. Zambrano is a good major league pitcher. In fact, he's the only pitcher under 30 years of age to have eclipsed 100 career wins in all of baseball. Throughout his career, he's been durable and a winner. But then there's the attitude and salary, and a team that's underperforming in the Windy City. How's that target on your back feel, Carlos? This is an intriguing time in recent history for the idea of trading a pitcher like Zambrano, both in respect to the Cubs and all of Major League Baseball, because of everything that surrounds "Big Z." First, historically, aces aren't easily dealt. And yet, despite that,...