I apologize for not being active, I wasn't able to write for a bit, but here I go again.
The Chicago Cubs have traded Carlos Zambrano and cash to the Marlins for Chris Volstad.
I think the Cubs just wanted to get rid of Zambrano to stop all these incidents and to try and bring in a new era for the Cubs. They had to pick up a significant portion of his contract to get him out of town even though he can be a good pitcher if his emotions don't keep him from taking the mound.
The Marlins gave up a young pitcher who has been starting since he was 21. He has a pretty good track record. Mid 4 ERA's combined with 150+ innings being eaten. He had a rough year last year, but he may be able to rebound. He may not pitch as an ace, but he can eat enough innings to be a number 3 or 4 starter. He is only 24, so he still has time to improve.
Overall Verdict: Tied
The Cubs got rid of Zambrano and acquired a young proven starter to eat up innings. They had to eat a large portion of his contract, but they will no longer have to deal with his personality. The Marlins acquire another big name for the new ball park, and they will not have to pay him like a star, that will be at home with Guillen and other Venezuelan players. I will be looking out for him to start producing now that he is out of ChiTown.
