And I guarantee it still won't help.Zambrano has been tormenting the Wrigley faithful for the better part of a decade with his outrageous antics and frequent tantrums. There's a reason if you Google "Carlos Zambrano" the first suggestion that comes up is "Carlos Zambrano tirade".
It was never really a problem because Zambrano always performed on the mound with a career record and ERA of 108-74 and 3.58. However, when Big Z is 3-6 with a 5.66 ERA and a WHIP of 1.69, his insanity is a big issue.
The simple solution is to trade him, right? The Cubs did it with the psycho Milton Bradley in the offeseason. Well, Zambrano is signed through 2012 and owed more than $35 million, including an option for 2013 for $19.25. In order for a GM to take on that kind of risk at that kind money, he would have to be looking at 4 different scenarios:
1. A team who doesn't perennially contend, without a large window of opportunity, and looking for pitching help. (i.e., Cincinnati Reds, Texas Rangers, etc.)
2. A team on the cusp of the playoffs and willing to take on a large amount of salary. (i.e., New York Mets, New York Yankees)
3. A team looking to dump another troubled player with a lot of money remaining on their deal. (Ex. Cubs/Mariners swap of Milton Bradley and Carlos Silva)
4. A GM looking to get fired.
Honestly, none of those scenarios look to be very promising for the Chicago Cubs. It's time for the Cubbie faithful to get used to busted Gatorade coolers, ejections, and dugout tirades.
It was never really a problem because Zambrano always performed on the mound with a career record and ERA of 108-74 and 3.58. However, when Big Z is 3-6 with a 5.66 ERA and a WHIP of 1.69, his insanity is a big issue.
The simple solution is to trade him, right? The Cubs did it with the psycho Milton Bradley in the offeseason. Well, Zambrano is signed through 2012 and owed more than $35 million, including an option for 2013 for $19.25. In order for a GM to take on that kind of risk at that kind money, he would have to be looking at 4 different scenarios:
1. A team who doesn't perennially contend, without a large window of opportunity, and looking for pitching help. (i.e., Cincinnati Reds, Texas Rangers, etc.)
2. A team on the cusp of the playoffs and willing to take on a large amount of salary. (i.e., New York Mets, New York Yankees)
3. A team looking to dump another troubled player with a lot of money remaining on their deal. (Ex. Cubs/Mariners swap of Milton Bradley and Carlos Silva)
4. A GM looking to get fired.
Honestly, none of those scenarios look to be very promising for the Chicago Cubs. It's time for the Cubbie faithful to get used to busted Gatorade coolers, ejections, and dugout tirades.
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