... dollars guaranteed is a damned-if-you-do, damned-if-you don't scenario. And thus, at least a few of us expected Carlos Zambrano to have this kind of year.  The amazing thing is that, despite ... 39;d have two or three seasons ago? I'll only say this: whenever Rob has decried that Zambrano is not an ace because he isn't Maddux in the clubhouse and because he's nutty on the ...

... Friday, in the absence of any real rumor movement: Carlos Zambrano won the NL Silver Slugger at pitcher ... 818 OPS would be great for a position player. Zambrano’s .689 is studly for a pitcher, but that’ ... Bob Brenly has grown on Cubs fans...Carlos Zambrano to Chicago, Esmailin Caridad to Iowa ... disabled list...God’s Wrathwatch: Carlos Zambrano Returns Tomorrow After a successful mini ...

... Jim Hendry soon. The Cubs are expected to sign lefty reliever John Grabow to a two-year deal with an option for 2012. Agent Barry Praver says there's been no talk of waiving Carlos Zambrano's no-trade clause. The Cubs are likely to move Kosuke Fukudome to right, so they will be looking for a center ...

... 's face We don't expect a lot of post-season hardware to come the Cubs' way after an underachieving 2009 campaign, but one bit of silver lining is Carlos Zambrano taking home another Silver Slugger award. The award, given to the best hitting pitcher, is Z's third award and second in a row. His four homers, 11 ...

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... - In the same BP report they said that the Cubs may listen to offers on Carlos Zambrano but would have to be overwhelmed to deal him. The Yankees are looking for a starter through free agency ... far as the obstacles that have to overcome to make this trade happen, there really is not that many. Zambrano does have a no trade clause but has reported he would waive it to go to New York or Boston if ...