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Zambrano Talks Retirement
June 06, 2009 by
Cubbies Crib
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Volatile Cubs starter Carlos Zambrano is talking retirement, even though he’s only 28:
On a night when Carlos Zambrano should’ve been toasting his 100th career win, the Cubs right-hander announced he will retire at the end of his current contract.
In his first start after...
Zambrano to the DL
August 08, 2009 by
Baseball Musings
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ESPN reports that Cubs pitcher Carlos Zambrano will be placed on the disabled list. With Zambrano and Lilly on the disabled list, the Cubs rotation is looking a little shaky.
Carlos Zambrano Pitches Gem, Homers, Then Announces Retirement
June 06, 2009 by
Not Qualified To Comment
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Zambrano just recently returned from his 6-day suspension. After his start on Thursday was rained out, he started in Cincinnati last night. Not only did he pitch a gem, but he also hit a solo shot early on in the Cubs 2-1 victory. As we all know, Carlos is a switch-hitter, but...
Carlos Zambrano Doesn’t Care If The Cubs Trade Him
September 16, 2009 by
Sports Blog Net
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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...
Great Moments in Selection Bias
June 30, 2009 by
The Hardball Times
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Yesterday, the Chicago Tribune's Phil Rogers opined -- ridiculously, I noted -- that the Cubs should waive Carlos Zambrano. Tribune readers agree:
Your team wants Carlos Zambrano? Go ahead, take him.
That's what I proposed after Zambrano turned in another knuckleheaded performance...
Carlos Zambrano Is Lazy? Noooo…..
August 17, 2009 by
Sports Blog Net
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Look at that physical specimen. How could anyone that looks like that be branded as lazy? I mean, it's obvious that the man is a world class athlete. So how do you people even come up with this stuff? Oh, he admitted it? Um, ok...."My problem is I've been lazy,"...
We’ve Already Got One, You See
July 25, 2009 by
Another Cubs Blog
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Just to kick some more dirt on the grave of the dear old “Zambrano is not an ace” canard:
Pitcher A, 162 game avg.: 33 GS, 217 IP, 219 H, 96 ER, 24 HR, 64 BB, 166 K, 3.97 ERA, 1.30 WHIP, 114 ERA+
Pitcher B, 162 game avg.: 32 GS, 231 IP, 224 H, 88 ER, 19 HR, 52 BB, 167...
Zambrano Is No Rick James
September 10, 2009 by
Sports Blog Net
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Carlos Zambrano is a tired act.
His immaturity, defensiveness and pure laziness grew old years ago, and it’s still at its peak this season.
The man needs checked, the way Charlie Murphy checked Rick James (played by Dave Chappelle) on the Chappelle Show.
Give Zambrano an inch...
Paul Sullivan Fails Logic
From Paul Sullivan's new mailbag:Paul, here is an interesting comparison and subsequent question: Who would you rather have at the top of your rotation? Carlos Zambrano or Josh Beckett? Peace. --RobBased on the fact that Beckett outpitched Zambrano in Game 5 of the 2003 playoffs...
Zambrano back on track as Cubs finish off Pirates
September 09, 2009 by
CBSSports.com
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Carlos Zambrano won for the first time since July 22 by limiting the slumping-again Pirates to two runs over six innings, and the Cubs finished off a three-game sweep by beating Pittsburgh 8-5 on Wednesday.
Cubs Plan on Shopping Zambrano
September 15, 2009 by
Foul Balls
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This season has been one of immense disappointment for the Chicago Cubs. They were expected to cruise to their third consecutive division title in what was perceived as a weak NL Central in 2009, but with a few weeks remaining in the season they find themselves 9.5 games behind the...
Roundup: Cubs' Zambrano gets first win since July 22
September 09, 2009 by
CBSSports.com
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Wednesday's MLB roundup: Carlos Zambrano won for the first time since July 22 by limiting the slumping-again Pirates to two runs over six innings, and the Cubs finished off a three-game sweep by beating Pittsburgh 8-5.
N Stands For Nonsense At ChicagoNow
Matt Olsen of ChicagoNOW blog Top Ten Chicago Sports (how clever) lists his Top 10 "injury-prone players in Chicago."
He runs through the usual suspects, including Milton Bradley at No. 8 (and declares him a "bust" even though he has a .400 OBP at this point)....
Cubbie Chaser: Somebody Up There...Doesn't LIke the Brewers
September 19, 2008 by
Hugging Harold Reynolds
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What a week, huh? After starting the month by losing 6 of 9 and looking very much askew, Carlos Zambrano comes back from the near-dead to throw a no-hitter against the hottest team in baseball, and then the Cubs work some crazy voodoo magic to take two-of-three from the Brewers and...
Cubs @ Rockies gamethread
August 07, 2009 by
Another Cubs Blog
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Carlos Zambrano, RHP (3.83,3.95) v Ubaldo Jimenez, RHP (3.27,3.82), 8:10 PM CT
Z had some back issues in his last start in Florida - hopefully they will have cleared up for this start. Jimenez has the fastest fastball among all qualifying starters, averaging 95.9 mph on the pitch...
Zambrano suspended six games for tirade
May 29, 2009 by
The Scores Report
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Cubs starter Carlos Zambrano will be suspended six games after he bumped umpire Mark Carlson and then went on to throw a temper tantrum on the field and in the dugout in a game against the Pirates on Wednesday.
Zambrano’s agent, Barry Praver, said the penalty, which included...
Lancelot Links: Afternoon Edition
May 28, 2009 by
Josh Q. Public
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This afternoon’s top links from the wide wonderful world of sports and beyond:
We’re Number One! (Total Pro Sports)
The 2009 NFL Rookie Touchdown Dance Challenge (NESW Sports)
LeBron James: The Best Receiver In The NFL (Fansided)
Lakers: Crown Our Assses Already ...
Z Doesn't Apologize To Cubs Media!!!!!
Carlos Zambrano isn't being properly contrite for missing the team flight to Atlanta, at least according to the scolds who cover the Cubs.Gordon Wittenmyer of the Sun-Times says in its headline: "Carlos Zambrano doesn't seem very contrite." 'I don't have...
Zambrano Feels No Pain After Rehab Start
May 18, 2009 by
Cubbies Crib
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Carlos Zambrano moved one step closer to returning to the mound Sunday when he threw 3 2/3 innings in a rehab start in Daytona against the Dunedin Blue Jays, and afterward reported that he experienced no pain in his hamstring or any other part of his valuable body. “”...
Cubs Down on the Farm Report - 05/18/09
May 18, 2009 by
Chicago Cubs Online
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Here is your end of the week update from the Cubs' Minor League System. Josh Vitters is really heating up. Vitters hit two home runs over the weekend. Robinson Chirino's strong start has been stopped by a broken wrist . The Smokies remain tied for first place and they are the...
Taking the Bad With the Good
May 14, 2009 by
Cubbies Crib
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There is apparently no such thing as a victory for the 2009 Chicago Cubs that does not contain a note of bitterness and dread. That came glaringly to light, once again, on Sunday afternoon, when the Cubs beat the Marlins 6-4, but in the process, lost starter Carlos Zambrano to what...
The State of Zambrano
March 27, 2008 by
Chicago Cubs Online
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Call him Carlos, or Big Z, or El Toro but the Cubs' pitcher that most often refers to himself in the third person is arguably the biggest key to the upcoming season. Carlos Zambrano is the number one pitcher on the Cubs' staff and possesses the stuff to be a legitimate ace...
Cubs 4, Astros... not so much.
January 25, 2008 by
Smell the Glove
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Whee, losing to the Cubs NEVER gets old! Today, the local boys relished the opportunity to repay Carlos Zambrano for the embarassment that was the one-hit, eight strikeout shutout he dropped on them on June 5th. And boy, did they show HIM what was what: today, we got TWO hits off of...
NL East Daily Recap from 7-22-09
July 23, 2009 by
NL East Chatter
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The Philadelphia Phillies were looking to extend their team winning streak to eleven games yesterday afternoon in Philadelphia. Carlos Zambrano and though were finally able to slow down the Phillies, their offense and their pitching to salvage a game in the series. Zambrano(7-4...
It's Opening Day; I'm Going to Throw Out the First Hurricane Ike Reference
April 06, 2009 by
Cub Reporter
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The Astros hate the Cubs. Everyone who is not a Cubs fan hates Carlos Zambrano. And the Houstons are opening the season at home with the best pitcher in team history on the mound. You'd think that would be enough to activate their adrenal glands. But of course, there's that...
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