http://www.fantasysp.com/mlb_player_news/Carlos_Zambrano FantasySP / MLB / Carlos Zambrano Copyright 2009 631562 The Chicago Tribune's Paul Sullivan reports there has been no talk of waiving Chicago Cubs SP Carlos Zambrano's no-trade clause, according to agent Barry Praver. http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Carlos_Zambrano/631562 631562 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 9:56:02 EDT kffl.com 11 days 8 hours 27 minutes http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Carlos_Zambrano/631562 For the most part, Zambrano was solid throughout the season, yielding three earned runs or fewer in 22 of his 28 starts, the reason why he posted his lowest ERA since 2006. While he certainly pitched well enough to merit 13 or 14 wins, the Cubs offense didn’t always give him much run support. He may not be a true top-of-the-rotation starter, but owners can typically count on double-digit wins and a healthy chunk of strikeouts, which is why the fiery righty will make for a quality mid-round pickup again in 2010. http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Carlos_Zambrano/600954 600954 Sun, 25 Oct 2009 2:40:13 EDT mlb.com 27 days 16 hours 43 minutes http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Carlos_Zambrano/600954 The Chicago Sun-Times' Gordon Wittenmyer reports Chicago Cubs SP Carlos Zambrano won't be shopped this offseason, according to sources. http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Carlos_Zambrano/568731 568731 Tue, 06 Oct 2009 10:00:06 EDT kffl.com 46 days 9 hours 23 minutes http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Carlos_Zambrano/568731 In a report in today’s Chicago Tribune, Carlos Zambrano tells Paul Sullivan that he expects to stay with the Cubs.Zambrano told Sullivan, who has a full no-trade clause:“Like Arnold Schwarzenegger said, ‘I’ll be back…Believe it. All new episodes next year.” http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Carlos_Zambrano/561178 561178 Fri, 02 Oct 2009 13:12:01 EDT Mets Blog 50 days 6 hours 11 minutes http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Carlos_Zambrano/561178 The Arlington Heights Daily Herald reports Chicago Cubs SP Carlos Zambrano lasted six innings in his final start of the season Wednesday, Sept. 30, which the Cubs dropped 8-2 to the Pittsburgh Pirates. Zambrano failed to reach double digits in wins for the first time since 2002, when he made 16 starts in 32 games. "It was a very disappointing game," Zambrano said. "I wasn't able to come back. The season is over for us, and I'm going to work hard in the off-season and come back ready for next year." http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Carlos_Zambrano/558750 558750 Thu, 01 Oct 2009 2:16:02 EDT kffl.com 51 days 17 hours 7 minutes http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Carlos_Zambrano/558750 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. The right-hander failed to post double-digit victories for the first time in his seven years as a full-time starter. [...] http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Carlos_Zambrano/558722 558722 Thu, 01 Oct 2009 1:32:14 EDT CBSSports.com 51 days 17 hours 51 minutes http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Carlos_Zambrano/558722 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. http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Carlos_Zambrano/558567 558567 Wed, 30 Sep 2009 23:44:14 EDT mlb.com 51 days 19 hours 39 minutes http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Carlos_Zambrano/558567 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. [...] http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Carlos_Zambrano/558534 558534 Wed, 30 Sep 2009 23:24:19 EDT CBSSports.com 51 days 19 hours 59 minutes http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Carlos_Zambrano/558534 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. http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Carlos_Zambrano/558517 558517 Wed, 30 Sep 2009 23:12:01 EDT fanball.com 51 days 20 hours 11 minutes http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Carlos_Zambrano/558517 News: From The Sports Xchange notes: RHP Carlos Zambrano made noises about retiring after next year. It's the second time this season he's talked of quitting, and the Cubs will let it go in one ear and out the other. "Look, this is the only season I haven't won 16 or 18 or 14 games," Zambrano told the Chicago Tribune. "If that happens again next season, two seasons in a row, I'll quit. Believe me, I'll quit. I just have to put this behind me." [...] http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Carlos_Zambrano/555707 555707 Tue, 29 Sep 2009 17:32:18 EDT CBSSports.com 53 days 1 hours 51 minutes http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Carlos_Zambrano/555707 Carlos Zambrano told the Chicago Tribune that he is considering retiring after next season if his play does not improve. "Look, this is the only season I haven't won 16 or 18 or 14 games. If it happens again next season, two seasons in a row, I'll quit. Believe me, I'll quit. I just have to put this behind me," Zambrano said.

Our View: Big Z has always been known for saying what's on his mind, but we highly doubt he will quit after next season. He may not have the stuff he once did, but he still has plenty of money on the table that he won't collect if he takes his ball and goes home. http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Carlos_Zambrano/553109 553109 Mon, 28 Sep 2009 11:20:02 EDT fanball.com 54 days 8 hours 3 minutes http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Carlos_Zambrano/553109 The Chicago Tribune's Paul Sullivan reports Chicago Cubs SP Carlos Zambrano said he'd retire if he has another season like this one. http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Carlos_Zambrano/553073 553073 Mon, 28 Sep 2009 10:48:01 EDT kffl.com 54 days 8 hours 35 minutes http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Carlos_Zambrano/553073 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. http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Carlos_Zambrano/549594 549594 Sat, 26 Sep 2009 18:08:01 EDT kffl.com 56 days 1 hours 15 minutes http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Carlos_Zambrano/549594 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. http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Carlos_Zambrano/549298 549298 Sat, 26 Sep 2009 13:48:01 EDT kffl.com 56 days 5 hours 35 minutes http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Carlos_Zambrano/549298 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. http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Carlos_Zambrano/548952 548952 Sat, 26 Sep 2009 7:12:15 EDT mlb.com 56 days 12 hours 11 minutes http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Carlos_Zambrano/548952