Oops, I meant he got ‘lit up’ in 3A.

Zambrano walked in a run, hit a batter, misplayed a chance to turn a double play and gave up a two-run single to Cubs coach Ivan DeJesus’ son, Ivan Jr., during a 32-pitch inning in Iowa’s loss to Albuquerque. It was Zambrano’s first poor outing in four minor-league appearances, raising the question about whether the events of the week affected his pitching.

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Sounds ready to come back up to the Cubs and join them as they head to the playoffs.

I say the Cubs should just eat the 36 million that is left on his contract and just release him. He is a headcase that is currently pitching like a back up middle reliever. Did I mention that he is grossly over paid? Just get rid of him now.

Kingdomcome - 29 July 2010 10:00 AM

I say the Cubs should just eat the 36 million that is left on his contract and just release him. He is a headcase that is currently pitching like a back up middle reliever. Did I mention that he is grossly over paid? Just get rid of him now.

I hear people say stuff like this but really? I don’t think there’s a team in MLB that would “just eat the 36 million”.  He has issues to be sure, but generally is a quality starter who eats innings.  There’s no question he doesn’t earn his salary, but I think the Cubs are better off with him than without him.