1. 01-04-12 10:46 PM #36
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    he is a time bomb
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  2. 01-04-12 10:48 PM #37
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    If he lost about 25 pounds and got anger management classes, he could be an asset. Otherwise, HELL NO!
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  3. 01-04-12 10:48 PM #38
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    Racism got him on this team
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  4. 01-04-12 10:53 PM #39
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    nothing special. He was horrible last year.
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  5. 01-04-12 11:51 PM #40
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    I'll be betting the Fish every game. Hoping my butt hole stays intact and i don't get raped.
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  6. 01-05-12 01:07 AM #41
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    he is got to lay off the coke
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  7. 01-05-12 01:27 AM #42
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    At the very least Ozzie and him will provide some great entertainment.
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  8. 01-05-12 02:46 AM #43
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    Quote Originally Posted by FrozenMAN View Post
    what your point?? they ALL BLOW...fish have rocked those three in the past few years minus the few amazing starts they run out against us....

    **** them and the rest of the NL EAST and the rest of the NL...THE FISH HAVE THIS CROWN BABY!!!

    BRING ON THE MIGHTY RANGERS IN OCTOBER!!!!!
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  9. 01-05-12 05:34 AM #44
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    Carlos Zambrano traded to Miami Marlins

    Carlos Zambrano will get a much-needed fresh start with the Miami Marlins.

    The Chicago Cubs traded their former ace Wednesday for Marlins right-hander Chris Volstad, pending physicals and approval by Major League Baseball, a person familiar with the negotiations said. The person confirmed the deal to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the teams hadn't announced a deal.

    Zambrano wore out his welcome in Chicago because of repeated meltdowns and tantrums. The most recent came when he cleaned out his locker and talked about retiring after giving up five homers and being ejected during a loss to Atlanta on Aug. 12. He was suspended without pay and then it was decided he would sit out the rest of the season.

    In Miami he'll be joining another former Chicagoan, Ozzie Guillen, who expressed interest in acquiring Zambrano when he was hired as the Marlins' manager in October after stepping down as the White Sox's skipper. Zambrano joins a franchise on the upswing after a winter spending spree resulted in the signings of All-Stars Jose Reyes, Mark Buehrle and Heath Bell.

    Zambrano finished last year 9-7 with a 4.82 ERA. The Cubs expected more when he signed a $91.5 million deal over five seasons through 2012, including a $17,875,000 million salary last season and $18 million in 2012. As part of the trade, they'll likely pay much of his salary.

    Volstad went 5-13 last year with an ERA of 4.89, and his career record is 32-39. He has given up 69 homers over the past three seasons, which could mean trouble for him at Wrigley Field.

    Zambrano is 125-81 with a 3.60 ERA after breaking in with the Cubs in 2001, and he threw a no-hitter against the Astros. But he had difficulty controlling his temper.

    In 2007, he got into a fight with teammate Michael Barrett, first in the dugout and then in the locker room. Barrett ended up with a bruise under his eye and a cut lip.

    In 2009, he went on tirade against an umpire, throwing a baseball into the outfield, pretending to eject the umpire and slamming his glove against the dugout fence, a tantrum that led to a suspension.

    In 2010, Zambrano was placed on the restricted list for six weeks and sent to anger management after a verbal altercation with then-teammate Derrek Lee.
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  10. 01-05-12 05:37 AM #45
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    Oh, it's going to be fun in Miami this summer with head case Reyes at short, bigger head case Han-Ram at third, biggest head case Ozzie running the dugout, and certifiably nut job on the mound every fifth day.

    Can't wait for the fireworks.
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  11. 01-05-12 09:42 AM #46
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    Quote Originally Posted by stevenash View Post
    Oh, it's going to be fun in Miami this summer with head case Reyes at short, bigger head case Han-Ram at third, biggest head case Ozzie running the dugout, and certifiably nut job on the mound every fifth day.

    Can't wait for the fireworks.
    I guess their theory is if you got crazies you might as well go all the way and get all the crazies. Maybe it's just crazy enough to work. Maybe all the nutcases cancel each other out. I feel sorry for the few sane guys on that club.
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  12. 01-05-12 11:51 AM #47
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    Quote Originally Posted by d2bets View Post
    I guess their theory is if you got crazies you might as well go all the way and get all the crazies. Maybe it's just crazy enough to work. Maybe all the nutcases cancel each other out. I feel sorry for the few sane guys on that club.
    Crazy worked for the Yankees in the 70's
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  13. 01-05-12 04:00 PM #48
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    Not only is Zambrano a headcase (obviously) his numbers have been getting worse and worse. Volstad actually had a better WAR last year. And Volstand is better than his ERA and definitely record. His xFIP says he's a better pitcher than people think. xFIP is a better predictor future ERA than past ERA is. That along with some coaching and Volstad's age and team control for 3 years makes this a really strong trade for the Cubs. Theo definitely knows what he's doing and is doing what he must do to clean house. Soriano will be next.
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  14. 01-05-12 08:11 PM #49
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    There are so many "crazies" on this team. Add that to how crazy Miami is in general, this is going to be some show ... one way or another.
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  15. 01-05-12 09:07 PM #50
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    I am really starting to get excited for baseball

    only like 6 more weeks till spring training
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  16. 01-05-12 11:15 PM #51
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    How can ANYONE say this is bad for the Marlins?

    You're a team with money to burn, a brand new stadium to fill, and a team that seems will drastically rise in popularity this season. Why the hell wouldnt you take a gamble on the big z. If he sucks, youll still probably fill in some seats for people to get a glimpse of a possible blow up. Or hes straight money with a 15 win season and your laughing. All of this for only 4 MILLION! The cubs eat the other 12mill on the contract and its only a 1 year deal. For $4mill thats a bargain.
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  17. 01-05-12 11:36 PM #52
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    Quote Originally Posted by OMGRandyJackson View Post
    How can ANYONE say this is bad for the Marlins?

    You're a team with money to burn, a brand new stadium to fill, and a team that seems will drastically rise in popularity this season. Why the hell wouldnt you take a gamble on the big z. If he sucks, youll still probably fill in some seats for people to get a glimpse of a possible blow up. Or hes straight money with a 15 win season and your laughing. All of this for only 4 MILLION! The cubs eat the other 12mill on the contract and its only a 1 year deal. For $4mill thats a bargain.
    You're right. This is one of those deals that's good for both teams. They are just doing different things and have different priorities. Miami will be an entertaining team for sure. It's kind of a longshot to "work", but they're a long shot regardless, so why not entertain too. The Cubs eliminate a cancer they had no choice, and in so doing, get a capable young starter with experience for depth and team control for 3 years. They're not giving out huge contracts this year anyway so eating this season isn't a big deal.
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