Carlos Zambrano looking to walk?
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Updated: Feb. 13, 2007, 8:57 AM ET
Zambrano says he'll walk if Cubs don't sign himESPN.com news services
Carlos Zambrano has issued an ultimatum to the Chicago Cubs -- sign me now, or say goodbye when the 2007 season is over.
"If they don't sign me, sorry, but I must go. That's what Carlos Zambrano thinks."
-- Carlos Zambrano
"Whatever happens, I don't want to know [anything] about a contract during the season. I want to sign with the Cubs before the season starts," the Cubs' pitching ace said in an interview on WGN-TV, according to the Chicago Tribune. "If they don't sign me, sorry, but I must go. That's what Carlos Zambrano thinks."
He also thinks he should get paid -- a lot. Zambrano and the Cubs are currently due to go to salary arbitration Feb. 20, with Zambrano seeking $15.5 million and the Cubs offering $11.025 million.
The Cubs spent lavishly during the offseason, forking over nearly $300 million to bring aboard Alfonso Soriano and Ted Lilly and re-sign Aramis Ramirez in an effort to turn around last year's NL-worst 66-96 record.
During the annual Cubs Convention, Zambrano, when asked whether he will test free agency next season, repeatedly said "This is a business" and noted that Barry Zito's seven-year, $126 million deal helped raise his value on the free-agent market.
"When you're a great pitcher and have talent, you deserve the money no matter who gives it to you," he said, according to the Tribune. "Zito is a great pitcher. Good for him he has that contract, and I think that will help me.
"[Cubs general manager] Jim [Hendry] spent a lot of money. I hope he has more for 'Big Z,'" he said, the newspaper reported.
Zambrano, who became the Cubs' staff ace when Kerry Wood and Mark Prior went down with injuries, went 16-7 with a 3.41 ERA in 2006. For his career he's 64- 42 with a 3.29 ERA in 977 innings.
Zambrano says he'll walk if Cubs don't sign himESPN.com news services
Carlos Zambrano has issued an ultimatum to the Chicago Cubs -- sign me now, or say goodbye when the 2007 season is over.
"If they don't sign me, sorry, but I must go. That's what Carlos Zambrano thinks."
-- Carlos Zambrano
"Whatever happens, I don't want to know [anything] about a contract during the season. I want to sign with the Cubs before the season starts," the Cubs' pitching ace said in an interview on WGN-TV, according to the Chicago Tribune. "If they don't sign me, sorry, but I must go. That's what Carlos Zambrano thinks."
He also thinks he should get paid -- a lot. Zambrano and the Cubs are currently due to go to salary arbitration Feb. 20, with Zambrano seeking $15.5 million and the Cubs offering $11.025 million.
The Cubs spent lavishly during the offseason, forking over nearly $300 million to bring aboard Alfonso Soriano and Ted Lilly and re-sign Aramis Ramirez in an effort to turn around last year's NL-worst 66-96 record.
During the annual Cubs Convention, Zambrano, when asked whether he will test free agency next season, repeatedly said "This is a business" and noted that Barry Zito's seven-year, $126 million deal helped raise his value on the free-agent market.
"When you're a great pitcher and have talent, you deserve the money no matter who gives it to you," he said, according to the Tribune. "Zito is a great pitcher. Good for him he has that contract, and I think that will help me.
"[Cubs general manager] Jim [Hendry] spent a lot of money. I hope he has more for 'Big Z,'" he said, the newspaper reported.
Zambrano, who became the Cubs' staff ace when Kerry Wood and Mark Prior went down with injuries, went 16-7 with a 3.41 ERA in 2006. For his career he's 64- 42 with a 3.29 ERA in 977 innings.
Next MONTH? So he's saying that if he wins, the best-case scenario is that he'll be paying for it two weeks after the auction ends?
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Forget blocking him; find out where he lives and go punch him in the nuts. --WalterSobchak 9/12/12
Looking for Al Hrabosky and any OPC Dave Campbells (the ESPN guy)
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Imagine the following scenario. You work for a company. You are underpaid and know it. Your employer knows it. Your production is high. You ask for a raise and don't get it. Meanwhile, other folks are being hired at a higher comparable salary then you. You ask again and are told that you can't get it. What would you do?
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If your #4 starter gets 10 million, what is your ace worth?
Forget blocking him; find out where he lives and go punch him in the nuts. --WalterSobchak 9/12/12
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Forget blocking him; find out where he lives and go punch him in the nuts. --WalterSobchak 9/12/12
Looking for Al Hrabosky and any OPC Dave Campbells (the ESPN guy)
Bosox1976
<< <i>As a Cubs season ticket holder, I am horrified that this deal hasn't been done yet. Seems like a slam dunk for the Cubs at that price. Zambrano is a beast, and at this point worth more than any two or three Cubs pitchers combined. >>
Cubs season ticket holder? Man thats got to be painfull.
Cubs season ticket holder? Man thats got to be painfull.
Cubs are a hobby; Red Sox are life.
Bosox1976
after the money the cubs spent this year. this is the most mind boggling to me. i would of locked this guy up way before floyd soriano etc...
Remember these Chuck Norris Facts
1. When Chuck Norris does a pushup, he isn't lifting himself up, he's pushing the Earth down
2. According to Einstein's theory of relativity, Chuck Norris can actually roundhouse kick you yesterday
3. There are no such things as lesbians, just women who have not yet met Chuck Norris
<< <i>My message to the Cubs!!
Makes you feel good that he isn't wearing a Cubs shirt, huh?
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<< <i>Cubs season ticket holder? Man thats got to be painfull.
Cubs are a hobby; Red Sox are life. >>
I lived out in Chicago back in '92-'93 and ran into a few die hard Red Sox fans out there, also in Bloomington-Normal as well.
Zambrano is a freaking HORSE, seriously are the Cubs holding out for Woods and Prior? Throwing money at Gil Meche and Ted Lilly? I still say Zambrano is the best option for them, why would they go this route?
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<< <i>Cubs season ticket holder? Man thats got to be painfull.
Cubs are a hobby; Red Sox are life. >>
I lived out in Chicago back in '92-'93 and ran into a few die hard Red Sox fans out there, also in Bloomington-Normal as well.
Zambrano is a freaking HORSE, seriously are the Cubs holding out for Woods and Prior? Throwing money at Gil Meche and Ted Lilly? I still say Zambrano is the best option for them, why would they go this route? >>
It's mind boggling. As a die hard Cubs fan I would like to have seen 'los(as he's referred to here) locked up long before they signed anyone this off season. He IS a horse and been the only dependable arm they have had the last couple of years. He is a fierce competitor and I love the emotion he shows on the mound. I thought everyone else hated him, but after reading here it looks like most would love him on their team. Plus...the kid can hit! And he runs his a$$ off even if he grounds out. I know that isn't important in the American loeague but it at least shows you the heart and determination this kid has.
Sign him, for however many years you can.
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