CARLOS ZAMBRANO NEWS
All Roads (and Trade Rumors) Lead to Chicago
9 hours ago by
Chicago Cubs Online
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The GM Meetings began on Monday with a flurry of rumors ... and little to no action as predicted. The GMs spent Monday night at dinner and in private one-on-one meetings. Tuesday will be filled with talks centering around the game and instant replay at the O'Hare Hilton ... the...
Stubhub gets a 15 Yard Penalty
21 days ago by
Cub Reporter
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NFL rules include (at the referee's discretion) flagging a 15 yard penalty for Taunting. MLB umps just give 'em the "yer outta here" thumb. Even Carlos Zambrano occasionally gets into the fun.
I received this e-mail today from Stubhub:
Where do you...
3 Teams Zambrano Willing to Get Traded To
September 21, 2009 by
Cub Reporter
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This is basically a one-line blog entry, but I'm so over all this Bradley drama.
Nick Cafrado over at the Boston Globe is reporting that if Carlos Zambrano is moved, there are only three teams he'd be willing to go...Los Angeles Dodgers, Boston Red Sox and Chicago White...
Zambrano could retire after 2010
September 28, 2009 by
Another Cubs Blog
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Carlos Zambrano has been tricked into thinking he’s had such an awful season that he will retire at the end of 2010 he is not better than 2009. Someone should tell him that he’s had his best season since 2005 and that he needs to stop listening to the dumbass fans. &ldquo...
Z Complete Game Shutout for Zambrano - Cubs 3 Giants 0
September 26, 2009 by
Chicago Cubs Online
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Game One Hundred Fifty-Three - Cubs 3 Giants 0
WP - Carlos Zambrano (9-6) LP - Tim Lincecum (14-7) Save - None
Friday night was all about Carlos Zambrano. In a game that took only one hour and 56 minutes to complete, not only did Zambrano toss the Cubs first nine-inning complete...
Zambrano's Own Trap Sets His Own Trap
September 16, 2009 by
Cub Reporter
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Well, what do you think about Carlos Zambrano maybe getting traded?
He's got a no-trade clause in his $91.5 million dollar contact which would keep him a Cub through 2012 (there's a vesting option for 2013 too).
But...
Ken Rosenthal Says Cubs Could Trade Carlos Zambrano
September 12, 2009 by
Another Cubs Blog
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According to MLBTR, Ken Rosenthal said the Cubs could trade Zambrano this offseason in a recent video on foxsports.net
I have to ask, who is running the team? Is it the media and fans or is it Tom Ricketts, Crane Kenney, and Jim Hendry? I’d like to think it’s the latter...
Zambrano Says: "I've Been Lazy"... And Other Cubs Notes
August 17, 2009 by
Bleed Cubbie Blue
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This was the last time we saw Z on the mound -- August 1 at Florida.
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The headline isn't intended to be snarky -- it happens...
Carlos Zambrano: The Most Overpaid Player in Baseball?
August 11, 2009 by
Jorge Says No
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Sometimes you run across an article that is so ludicrous that it makes your head spin. This was one of them. Sometimes you run across an article that you can tell will be terrible just from the headline. This was one of them. As soon as I saw this headline, I knew I was in trouble...
From the Wire ... Zambrano to the DL
August 08, 2009 by
Chicago Cubs Online
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According to a report from Bruce Levine from ESPN 1000 in Chicago, Carlos Zambrano will be placed on the 15-day DL on Saturday. The Cubs will likely recall Jeff Stevens from Triple-A Iowa to take his place on the roster.
Carlos Zambrano flew back to Chicago on Saturday morning for...
Paul Sullivan Continues His Anti-Z Jihad
A day after Paul Sullivan made it clear he doesn't have time to talk to people at Wrigley Field, he implicitly criticizes Carlos Zambrano for not wanting to talk to people at Wrigley Field:
Afterward, Zambrano was in no mood to discuss a Tribune report that the Cubs plan to ask...
Cubs To Shop Zambrano This Winter?
September 15, 2009 by
MLB Trade Rumors
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The Cubs plan on shopping Carlos Zambrano this offseason, according to Paul Sullivan of the Chicago Tribune. Citing unnamed sources, Sullivan says the Cubs believe Zambrano would waive his no-trade clause to accept a deal to the right team. The 28-year-old righty jokingly suggested...
What the Hell Happened with Carlos Zambrano?
September 30, 2009 by
Another Cubs Blog
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Since Carlos Zambrano came into the league he’s been one of the best pitchers in baseball. He’s no longer as dominating as he once was, but he’s still a really good pitcher. He picked up his 100th career win this season. Zambrano has had a lot of up and down...
Zambrano Returns
August 25, 2009 by
Cubbies Crib
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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...
Carlos Zambrano Doesn't Care If The Cubs Trade Him
September 16, 2009 by
No Guts, No Glory
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Reports have been swirling around Chicago recently that the Cubs would be looking to deal pitcher Carlos Zambrano during the winter. It is widely known that he has a no-trade clause in his contract, yet the reports keep coming. It's pretty predictable that Zambrano wouldn...
The Market for Carlos Zambrano
September 16, 2009 by
Jorge Says No
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With news breaking yesterday that the Cubs may look to deal Carlos Zambrano, I can't help but be skeptical. Firstly, I have a tough time believing that any team will take on the more than $50+ million owed to Zambrano over the next three years (probably more). Secondly, I doubt...
Will Bradley and Zambrano End up on the Block?
September 14, 2009 by
Chicago Cubs Online
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According to a report from Bruce Levine Sunday afternoon, "the team will most likely explore deals for outfielder Milton Bradley and starting pitcher Carlos Zambrano" this off-season.
Bob Nightengale from USA Today mentioned on ESPN 1000 Friday night that he could see...
CCO Radio...Talkin' Cubs Following Three with the Bucs
September 09, 2009 by
Chicago Cubs Online
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The CCO Radio returns following the final three games of the year in Pittsburgh ... and the Cubs 8-5 win on Wednesday afternoon. The Cubs completed the sweep in the Steel City behind Carlos Zambrano.
LET YOUR VOICE BE HEARD on the CCO Radio. What moves should the Cubs make in the...
Wait, Who Is Angry With Zambrano For Asking For A New Stadium?
April 06, 2009 by
Not Qualified To Comment
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Zambrano made some ill-advised comments this weekend about Wrigley Field. After seeing how nice the new Yankee Stadium was, Big Z had this to say:
“You come into a ballpark like this and you see great
things,” the Cubs ace told The Associated Press on Saturday before his...
Z Pays You No Mind
Carlos Zambrano doesn't much care what you think:
PITTSBURGH -- Carlos Zambrano had some fun with an unscientific Tribune fan poll in which 57.2 percent of respondents said he should be moved, as Phil Rogers suggested in a column Monday.
"Fine, trade me to Boston,"...
Carlos Zambrano Hypothetical Trade #1
September 16, 2009 by
Jorge Says No
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The general consensus around baseball seems to be that if the Cubs are willing to trade Carlos Zambrano this winter, then they will have a tough time finding a team that's willing to take on Zambrano's $18 million dollar salary let alone give the Cubs any top notch prospects...
2009 Recap: Carlos Zambrano
14 days ago by
Goat Riders of the Apocalypse
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Quick -- name the last pitcher signed to a massive multi-million dollar contract that got through the deal unscathed!
Chances are you can't. This is a big reason why rewarding a 20-something starting pitcher with more than a hundred million dollars guaranteed is a...
Couldn't Complete Z Zweep - Cubs 1 Mets 4
August 30, 2009 by
Chicago Cubs Online
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Game One Hundred Twenty-Eight - Cubs 1 Mets 4
WP - Nelson Figueroa (2-3) LP - Carlos Zambrano (7-6) Save - Francisco Rodriguez (28)
Lou Piniella's crew completed a disappointing six-game stretch against the Nationals and Mets with a 3-3 record ... at Wrigley Field. Carlos...
Carlos Zambrano: “I’m Taking My Ball And Going Home!”
September 29, 2009 by
Not Qualified To Comment
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Oh Big Z, your theatrics are always entertaining (and sometimes frustrating). Frustrated with his 2009 season, Zambrano lashed out at himself with a lovely hissy fit:
“Look, this is the only season I haven’t won 16 or 18 or 14 games,” he said. “If it happens...
Just Z'Nuff for a W - Cubs 3 Nationals 1
July 17, 2009 by
Chicago Cubs Online
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Game Eighty-Eight - Cubs 3 Nationals 1
WP - Carlos Zambrano (6-4) LP - Craig Stammen (2-5) Save - Kevin Gregg (17)
When Carlos Zambrano hits, Carlos Zambrano wins and it was more of the same on Friday night in the Nation's Capitol. Zambrano struggled with his command, and himself...
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