Zambrano traded to the Marlins

[RockaFowler]

http://www.palmbeachpost.com/sports/marlins/report-florida-marlins-to-acquire-pitcher-carlos-zambrano-2080637.html

Zambrano, 31, would have to waive his full no-trade clause, but that is not expected to be a problem since the move would unite him with Marlins manager Ozzie Guillen, his close friend and Venezuelan countryman.

Zambrano is owed $18 million in the final year of his contract. The Marlins would pay just $3 million of that - roughly the same money Volstad is likely to get in arbitration - with the Cubs picking up the difference.

Money didn't seem to be an issue for the Cubs, who seemed eager to part ways. Earlier Wednesday, new Cubs President Theo Epstein said Zambrano, who was suspended in each of the past two seasons, would need to make significant changes to remain with the team.

"The Carlos Zambrano of 2011 and years previous can't fit into the culture we have here,' Epstein said on WGN radio.



Well at least we get rid of Volstad who went 5-13 last year
I don't know about this, though. If Ozzie can keep Zambrano from blowing up, he might be OK. He's such a hot-head, though

[Scuba]

1. A volcano in Florida? Huh.

[RockaFowler]

2. LOL

[El Supremo]

3. Couldn't happen to a better team.

Will the fans even notice?

[RockaFowler]

4. Tsk, Tsk

We have a new stadium now

Some here like to call it the Sardine Can


But it's actually a very nice stadium
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Even Billy the Marlin likes it

[hughee99]

5. If it was the Booing that got to Zambrano, maybe Florida is perfect for him.

38 people can't boo that loudly.

[Bluzmann57]

6. Good riddance

Zambrano will someday look back at his career and say ,"Damn. I could have been Hall of Famer if I could just control myself." Or maybe he won't. At any rate, he ruined what could have been a great career. Good luck to him in Miami.