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[+] September 30th 2009 3 Updates

11:00 PM EST (3)

A disappointing end to a wildly mixed season for Zambro, here.

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A disappointing end to a wildly mixed season for Zambro, here. Zambrano had fired a complete-game, two-hit shutout against the Giants in his previous start, but was at his wild and enigmatic worst in this, his final 2009 start. In all, his 2009 numbers are pretty good -- his 1.38 WHIP was the worst mark of his career, but Z's K/9 number jumped to 8.1 and his ERA fell to 3.77, with both marks representing his best season figures since 2006. The Cubs may look into shopping Big Z this offseason, but fantasy owners will know what to expect wherever he winds up -- occasional brilliance, slightly more baserunners than is desirable, and the periodic smashed water cooler.

Zambrano closes season with loss

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News: Cubs SP Carlos Zambrano took a loss in his final start of the season on Wednesday against the Pirates. Zambrano tossed six innings, allowing four earned runs on six hits. He struck out six and walked four as his ERA went up to 3.77 on the season with the performance. [...]

Big Z gets knocked around by Pittsburgh

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Coming off a two-hitter, Carlos Zambrano got hit hard in the second game of a double-header at Wrigley Field on Wednesday, allowing four runs in six innings, as the Cubs lost 8-2 to the Pirates.

Our View: Big Z has had a frustrating year in 2009, failing to win at least 13 games for the first time since 2002. If tonight ends up being his last, which is likely, he finishes the season 9-7 with a 3.77 ERA in 28 starts.

[+] September 29th 2009 1 Updates

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[+] September 26th 2009 8 Updates

6:00 PM EST (1)

Cubs | Zambrano does not want to be traded

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Gordon Wittenmyer, of the Chicago Sun-Times, reports Chicago Cubs SP Carlos Zambrano said he does not want to be traded this offseason. "I want to stay here, and I want to come back next year and have a good year, and why not compete for a Cy Young?" Zambrano said.

1:00 PM EST (1)

Cubs | Zambrano hurls two-hit shutout Friday

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Chicago Cubs SP Carlos Zambrano hurled a two-hit shutout against the San Francisco Giants Friday, Sept. 25, according to The Associated Press. He walked one and struck out eight, improving to 9-6 on the season. Zambrano retired nine of the first 10 hitters he faced and 17 of the final 18. It was his first complete game since he threw a no-hitter against the Houston Astros last year.

07:00 AM EST (1)

Zambrano still has a chance to finish in double-digit wins for

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Zambrano still has a chance to finish in double-digit wins for the seventh straight year with a "W" in his last outing Wednesday against Pittsburgh. "Obviously, this is a bad year for me," Zambrano said. "I can still get 10 wins, but it's a disappointing year. I don't want to say 'frustrating.' It's disappointing. There are many games I could've won." Wins or less, Zambrano still carries a respectable 3.67 ERA into his final outing.

02:00 AM EST (1)

Zambrano throws easy two-hitter

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News: Carlos Zambrano threw a two-hitter, his first complete game since his no-hitter last season, and drove in two runs as the Cubs beat the Giants 3-0 Friday night, denying the St. Louis Cardinals the chance to clinch the NL Central title. Zambrano (9-6) struck out nine and walked one in winning his second straight decision and extending his unbeaten streak to five games. It was his fourth career shutout and ninth complete game. [...]

12:00 AM EST (4)

Zambrano hurls gem in San Francisco

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Carlos Zambrano only surrendered two hits over nine scoreless innings in Friday's 3-0 win at San Francisco. He issued one walk and fired eight strikeouts.

Our View: Zambrano improved his record to 9-6, and collected his first complete game and shutout of 2009. The ace hurler allowed two or less earned runs in four of his five starts in September.

Carlos Zambrano tossed a two-hit complete-game shutout in a

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Carlos Zambrano tossed a two-hit complete-game shutout in a 3-0 win over the Giants on Friday night. Zambrano gave up two measly singles -- one by Tim Lincecum and the other by Juan Uribe -- while walking just one. [...]

Zambrano spun a complete-game two-hit shutout Friday against

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Zambrano spun a complete-game two-hit shutout Friday against the Giants. [...]

Zambrano throws a 2-hitter to lead Cubs to win.

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Carlos Zambrano threw a two-hitter, his first complete game since his no-hitter last season, and drove in two runs as the Chicago Cubs beat the San Francisco Giants 3-0 Friday night, denying the St. Louis Cardinals the chance to clinch the NL Central title.

[+] September 25th 2009 3 Updates

[+] September 24th 2009 2 Updates

[+] September 21st 2009 6 Updates

1:00 PM EST (1)

Report: Big Z already has preferred destinations list

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Were the Cubs to go ahead and explore trading Carlos Zambrano (who has a full no-trade clause) this offseason, like they reportedly plan to do, the Boston Globe reports he would only accept a trade to the White Sox, Red Sox or Dodgers.

Our View: The White Sox would likely have the most interest. Big Z's balky contract, three years remaining on a $90 million deal, would be hard to move, however.

10:00 AM EST (1)

Cubs | Zambrano will consider three teams

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The Boston Globe's Nick Cafardo reports Chicago Cubs SP Carlos Zambrano will only consider being traded to the Boston Red Sox, Chicago White Sox or the Los Angeles Dodgers.

09:00 AM EST (1)

Cubs | Zambrano decent Sunday

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The Associated Press reports Chicago Cubs SP Carlos Zambrano allowed two runs on five hits and struck out six in six innings in his no-decision against the St. Louis Cardinals Sunday, Sept. 20.

1:00 AM EST (2)

Zambrano looks good in no decision

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News: Cubs SP Carlos Zambrano rebounded from a poor start against the Brewers last time out to throw six solid innings at St. Louis on Sunday. He ended up with a no-decision, allowing two runs on five hits with three walks and six strikeouts. [...]

The positive aspect of Zambrano's start was that he kept the

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The positive aspect of Zambrano's start was that he kept the ball on the ground against a powerful offense. After inducing just five groundouts against 10 flyouts in his prior two outings, Big Z forced the Cardinals into eight groundouts while setting up just four outs via the fly ball. All in all, it was a solid start for the righty as he heads into his Sept. 25 outing vs. the Giants at AT&T Park.

12:00 AM EST (1)

Big Z solid in no-decision

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Carlos Zambrano did not factor into the decision on Sunday as the Cubs outlasted the Cardnals in 11 innings by a score of 6-3. Zambrano went six innings and allowed two runs on five hits while walking three and striking out six.

Our View: Big Z was solid in tonight's game, but his 2009 season has still been a major disappointment. He is not the pitcher he once was, but he still has the stuff to be effective when he is on.

[+] September 17th 2009 4 Updates

[+] September 16th 2009 6 Updates

12:00 PM EST (2)

Zambrano gave up five runs over five innings with nine strikeouts

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Zambrano gave up five runs over five innings with nine strikeouts and four walks, but got a no-decision in Tuesday's win over Milwaukee. [...]

Zambrano gave up five runs over five innings with nine strikeouts

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Zambrano gave up five runs over five innings with nine strikeouts and four walks, but got a no-decision in Tuesday's win over Milwaukee. [...]

08:00 AM EST (1)

Cubs | More on Zambrano's outing

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Updating an earlier report, The Associated Press reports Chicago Cubs SP Carlos Zambrano allowed five runs on six hits, five walks and struck out nine in five innings in his no-decision against the Milwaukee Brewers Tuesday, Sept. 15. He cruised through the first four innings with no runs and eight strikeouts.

04:00 AM EST (1)

Cubs | Zambrano struggles in team's Tuesday win

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The Arlington Heights Daily Herald reports Chicago Cubs SP Carlos Zambrano led 4-0 after four innings Tuesday, Sept. 15, against the Milwaukee Brewers. He threw 39 of his 103 pitches in the fifth inning as the Brewers sent 10 men to the plate and scored five runs after two outs. Zambrano got a no-decision as his team won 13-7.

12:00 AM EST (2)

Zambrano struggles again Tuesday

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News: Cubs SP Carlos Zambrano didn't pitch all that well on Tuesday night during an eventual win over the Brewers. Zambrano did not factor into the decision as the Cubs won after he left the game. He allowed five runs to score on six hits over five innings. Zambrano walked four and had nine strikeouts. His ERA is at 3.94. [...]

Big Z crumbles against Brewers

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Carlos Zambrano allowed five runs on six hits and four walks over five innings on Tuesday. He struck out nine and did not earn a decision in the Cubs 13-7 win over the Brewers.

Our View: The nine Ks are nice, but Zambrano has a pretty disastrous outing. He earned quality starts in his two previous outings, so he's got something left in the tank, but he's clearly no longer the fantasy stud he once was. Outings like Tuesday's have been frequent this season.

[+] September 15th 2009 8 Updates

11:00 PM EST (2)

Zambrano clearly had some power stuff in this one, as evidenced

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Zambrano clearly had some power stuff in this one, as evidenced by the nine punchouts. But after cruising through the first four innings, he ran into trouble in the fifth, as he threw a wild pitch and was the victim of some shaky defense behind him. The volatile hurler has piled up the Ks recently, fanning 24 over his last 17 innings. He’ll look to put it all together when he carries a rock-solid 3.82 ERA into his next start on Sept. 12 vs. the Cardinals.

Carlos Zambrano yielded five runs over five innings as part

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Carlos Zambrano yielded five runs over five innings as part of a no-decision in an eventual 13-7 win over the Brewers on Tuesday night. Zambrano was granted a 4-0 lead and looked great over the first four innings, striking out eight, but he was chased after allowing five runs in the fifth inning. [...]

11:00 AM EST (6)

Buzz: The Cubs will Shop Carlos Zambrano

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Paul Sullivan of the Chicago Tribune believes the Cubs plan to shop Carlos Zambrano this off season.According to Sullivan, “While he has won only eight games this season, been on the disabled list twice and was suspended six games for ‘inappropriate and violent actions,’ the Cubs think they can find a taker, shed the contract [...]

Big Z could be moved?

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Carlos Zambrano could be traded this offseason, according to the Chicago Tribune.

Our View: It's no secret that many in the Cubs organization have grown tired of Zambrano's antics, from his caffeine addiction, to his admitted laziness about staying in shape. He has a full no-trade clause, but sounded more than willing to waive it. "Maybe if I go to a different city next year, if I get traded, I can do what I want," he told the paper. Aside from the attitude problems, he has a gargantuan contract (two years remaining on a $90 million deal), though, and could be difficult to move for much value in return. Trades will certainly be explored, but odds are that he will be a Cub on Opening Day 2010.

Sources have informed Paul Sullivan of the Chicago Tribune that

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Sources have informed Paul Sullivan of the Chicago Tribune that the Cubs plan to shop Carlos Zambrano this offseason. And Big Z seems comfortable with the idea of moving on to another club. [...]

Sources have informed Paul Sullivan of the Chicago Tribune that

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Sources have informed Paul Sullivan of the Chicago Tribune that the Cubs plan to shop Carlos Zambrano this offseason. And Big Z seems comfortable with the idea of moving on to another club. [...]

Cubs | Will shop Zambrano

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The Chicago Tribune's Paul Sullivan reports the Chicago Cubs will shop SP Carlos Zambrano in the offseason, according to sources. Zambrano has a full no-trade clause, but some believe he'd waive it to go to the right team.

Sources have informed Paul Sullivan of the Chicago Tribune that

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Sources have informed Paul Sullivan of the Chicago Tribune that the Cubs plan to shop Carlos Zambrano this offseason. And Big Z seems comfortable with the idea of moving on to another club. [...]

[+] September 12th 2009 1 Updates

[+] September 10th 2009 1 Updates

[+] September 9th 2009 5 Updates

6:00 PM EST (2)

Zambrano breaks funk with victory

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News: 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 Wednesday. He and manager Lou Piniella had an animated talk on the mound that continued in the dugout. "I wanted to pitch another inning but it's Lou's decision," said Zambrano, who struck out eight and gave up five hits. "You saw the replay, everybody thought I was arguing but we were just talking. Every time Lou talks it seems like he's mad, the way he moves his hands, but he's not. He's very professional." Zambrano was sidelined recently for three weeks by back spasms, and Piniella was satisfied with his 98-pitch outing. "Like I told him, let's get built [up], let's get you stronger and stronger," Piniella said. "That was the conversation on the mound. I told him, `Next time if you want, we won't warm anybody up and we'll let you pitch nine innings.'" [...]

Zambrano breaks funk with victory

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News: 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 Wednesday. Zambrano (8-6) was 0-2 in his previous five starts and, sidelined for three weeks by back spasms, hadn't won since beating the Phillies 10-5 July 22. But Zambrano is usually good for a win against the Pirates -- he is 4-0 in his last eight starts against them, with the Cubs winning seven times. Zambrano also is 7-1 in 13 career starts in PNC Park. Zambrano struck out eight and gave up five hits before being pulled after throwing 98 pitches. [...]

4:00 PM EST (2)

Cubs | Zambrano picks up win Wednesday

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The Associated Press reports Chicago Cubs SP Carlos Zambrano (8-6) won for the first time Wednesday, Sept. 9, since July 22. He limited the Pittsburgh Pirates to two runs in six innings in the contest. Zambrano was 0-2 in his previous five starts, but is now 4-0 in his last eight starts against the Pirates. He has a career record of 7-1 in 13 career starts at PNC Park. Zambrano struck out eight and gave up five hits after throwing 98 pitches.

Carlos Zambrano pitched six innings of two-run ball and struck

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Carlos Zambrano pitched six innings of two-run ball and struck out eight in a victory Wednesday against the Pirates. Zambrano won the first time in four starts since coming off the disabled list. [...]

3:00 PM EST (1)

Big Z gets the win

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Carlos Zambrano held the lowly Pirates to just two runs on five hits and three walks over six innings. He fanned eight and earned his eighth victory with an 8-5 Chicago win.

Our View: Big Z has had a frustrating season marred with injury and bad behavior, but the fire-spitting Chicago ace has put together two quality starts in a row. The win was also his first since July 22nd.

[+] September 5th 2009 1 Updates

[+] September 4th 2009 4 Updates

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#	date	Innings	K's	Hits	Walks	ERA	Decision	Points	Differential
1	Sep 30 09	6.0	6	6	4	4	loss	9.00	29.32
2	Sep 25 09	9.0	8	2	1	0	win	39.50	0
3	Sep 20 09	6.0	6	5	3	2	none	12.00	15
4	Sep 15 09	5.0	9	6	4	5	none	9.00	28.5
5	Sep 09 09	6.0	8	5	3	2	win	24.00	3.5
6	Sep 04 09	6.0	7	3	3	1	none	15.00	25
7	Aug 30 09	3.1	3	11	0	3	loss	1.16	35.84
8	Aug 25 09	4.1	4	7	3	8	loss	-0.34	36.34
9	Aug 01 09	3.0	2	3	3	1	none	4.00	29
10	Jul 27 09	7.0	4	3	4	1	none	13.50	31
11	Jul 22 09	6.2	7	10	3	4	win	19.82	11.5
12	Jul 17 09	5.0	6	4	4	0	win	22.00	13
13	Jul 12 09	6.0	7	5	2	3	win	22.50	16
14	Jul 07 09	6.0	6	5	3	2	loss	12.00	19.16
15	Jul 03 09	7.0	3	5	3	1	none	12.00	16
16	Jun 28 09	5.1	3	9	2	4	loss	4.16	29.34
17	Jun 23 09	7.0	4	5	2	3	none	11.50	28
18	Jun 18 09	7.0	3	6	3	3	none	9.50	21
19	Jun 10 09	8.0	3	3	2	1	none	15.50	22
20	Jun 05 09	6.2	7	2	5	0	win	26.82	9.68
21	May 27 09	6.1	6	7	3	1	none	12.66	19.34
22	May 22 09	4.2	7	3	4	3	loss	9.82	22.18
23	May 03 09	5.0	3	4	1	2	win	18.50	14
24	Apr 28 09	7.0	3	8	2	3	win	19.00	13.5
25	Apr 23 09	7.0	7	7	2	3	loss	13.50	15.16
26	Apr 17 09	7.0	7	9	3	7	none	8.00	16.32
27	Apr 11 09	6.0	7	7	3	3	none	11.00	19.16
28	Apr 06 09	6.0	6	5	3	1	win	23.00	4
Totals:		167.0	152	155	78			427.10

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Player Run Differential Notes

Numbers in parenthesis for each team indicates total runs scored that game. Numbers next to each pitcher indicates earned runs. This stat is used to get a better understanding of the performance of the pitcher and how much run support he got from his team.

The run differential is based on total runs each team scored when Carlos Zambrano has a decision. (i.e. win/loss) Similarly, the opposing pitcher listed also received a decision.

Home Breakdown

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Games	Home	Away	Pitcher (Earned)	Opp. Pitcher (Earned)	Diff
1	CHC (7)	STL (3)	Carlos Zambrano (3)	Kyle Lohse (4)	+4
1	CHC (6)	FLA (4)	Carlos Zambrano (2)	Ricky Nolasco (5)	+2
1	CHC (1)	ATL (2)	Carlos Zambrano (2)	Javier Vazquez (1)	-1
1	CHC (1)	NYM (4)	Carlos Zambrano (3)	Nelson Figueroa (1)	-3
1	CHC (2)	PIT (8)	Carlos Zambrano (4)	Jeff Karstens (2)	-6
1	CHC (1)	CIN (7)	Carlos Zambrano (3)	Aaron Harang (0)	-6
1	CHC (6)	WAS (15)	Carlos Zambrano (8)	Garrett Mock (4)	-9
Totals:				Games: 7	-19

Away Breakdown

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Games	Away	Home	Pitcher (Earned)	Opp. Pitcher (Earned)	Diff
1	CHC (11)	ARI(3)	Carlos Zambrano (3)	Yusmeiro Petit (7)	+8
1	CHC (10)	PHI(5)	Carlos Zambrano (4)	Jamie Moyer (4)	+5
1	CHC (3)	SF(0)	Carlos Zambrano (0)	Tim Lincecum (2)	+3
1	CHC (8)	PIT(5)	Carlos Zambrano (2)	Kevin Hart (4)	+3
1	CHC (3)	WAS(1)	Carlos Zambrano (0)	Craig Stammen (3)	+2
1	CHC (4)	HOU(2)	Carlos Zambrano (1)	Roy Oswalt (3)	+2
1	CHC (2)	CIN(1)	Carlos Zambrano (0)	Micah Owings (2)	+1
1	CHC (0)	SD(4)	Carlos Zambrano (3)	Jake Peavy (0)	-4
1	CHC (0)	CHW(6)	Carlos Zambrano (4)	John Danks (0)	-6
Totals:				Games: 9	+14

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