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Zambrano Has Sense Knocked Into Him

Found November 20, 2011 on More Hardball: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Carlos Zambrano
TEAMS: Chicago Cubs

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Carlos Zambrano is widely regarded as one of the biggest douchebags in MLB. Friday night some Karmic retribution happened in Venezuela where the troubled Chicago Cubs starting pitcher was hurling the ball towards a batter when said ball was struck back towards him, nailing him in the face. The injury required 18 stitches to the side of his mouth and he has to sit out of games for at least a week until a doctor clears him to resume activity. Cubs fans are hoping this shot to the dome hopefully has knocked some sense into the hair-trigger tempered Zambrano.*gif borrowed from SB Nation Chicago
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