And the Cubs like Carlos Zambrano. A week to the day after Treinta Ocho demanded the Cubs sign him before the season, they did. He didn't get the $15M he wanted, and the Cubs aren't locked into a long-term deal, just in case all those pitches (thanks for the post Matt) take a toll on his wing.I'd say the scoreboard looks something like this...Cubs - 1, Treinta Ocho - 1, NL Central - 0. Now they just need the rest of the staff (Marquis, Lilly, Prior, etc.) to fall into line.
By the way, I think it's pretty sweet that he has an incentive clause in his contract if he wins the sliver slugger award. This was a guy who swung out of his ass last year and there wasn't extra money at stake. I can't wait to see the kind of hacks T.O. takes in '07.
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Granted its only a 1 year deal but thats a steal compared to some of the contracts given this offseason to pitchers who can be described at mediocre at best. I'm looking at you Bronson.
Or Gil Meche, that's the one I really can't believe. SportsCenter reported that T.O. (are we really calling him this?) has said he'll give the Cubs a hometown discount of sorts now. Big win for the Cubbies on this one.
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