Cubs no closer to locking up Zambrano

77smbg9177 · 02-01-2007, 10:37 PM

DAILY SOUTHTOWN :: Sports :: Cubs/Baseball Notebook

Daily Southtown (scroll down): "Hendry said he's had no talks this week with representatives for pitcher Carlos Zambrano. The final arbitration-eligible Cub this year, Zambrano is seeking $15.5 million while the Cubs are offering $11 million."

all4phillysportsfan · 02-02-2007, 08:23 AM

The way this market is, I can see why Zambrano is asking for that much. They should meet closer to the $11 million though.

77smbg9177 · 02-02-2007, 03:37 PM

ya they should but Zambrano is going to want probaly about 15mil and the thing is he will get it whether it is from the Cubs or a different he will

77smbg9177 · 02-02-2007, 03:38 PM

The Cubs did show this offseason that they are willing to show the big bucks though

all4phillysportsfan · 02-02-2007, 09:01 PM

Anybody who is up for free agency or arbitration has a motto for the Cubs: "show me the money"

77smbg9177 · 02-03-2007, 06:47 PM

LOL that is true

all4phillysportsfan · 02-03-2007, 08:32 PM

Bobby Howry getting 3 years and $12 million 2 years ago seemed like a horrible deal. Now that's not looking so bad.

77smbg9177 · 02-03-2007, 11:51 PM

No its not

77smbg9177 · 02-11-2007, 08:35 PM

DAILY SOUTHTOWN :: Sports :: For $300 million, Cubs can't afford to get things wrong

Daily Southtown: "Right fielder Jacque Jones -- whose spikes from the outfield to the infield would work on the volleyball court but not Wrigley Field -- reportedly was seeking a trade after the season but told Piniella and Hendry he wants to stay. However, if the Cubs really want to get rid of Jones, they will."

77smbg9177 · 02-11-2007, 08:38 PM

Daily Herald | Chicago Cubs Notes

Daily Herald: "Will Carlos Zambrano be happy, healthy and signed long term? The ace of the Cubs’ pitching staff is headed for a Feb. 20 salary-arbitration hearing. The Cubs feel the $15.5 million Zambrano is seeking is way out of line and that their offer of $11.025 is more like it.

Sawman · 02-12-2007, 12:03 PM

If Gil Meche is worth $11 million per for 5 years, Carlos Zambrano should stick to his guns. It's not even a question, if the Cubs don't want to pay that much for a very good starter, then they deserve to lose him.

all4phillysportsfan · 02-12-2007, 12:36 PM

If Meche is worth $11 million, Zambrano deserves to be in the $20 million dollar a year range.

bedir than average · 02-12-2007, 12:38 PM

I think that says more about the absurdity of the Meche deal than the sanity of a Zambrano arbitration year deal.

all4phillysportsfan · 02-12-2007, 12:41 PM

Yeah I know. I personally think Meche in the "real world" should have gotten a 1 year or 2 year deal worth about $3 million a year, but obviously this is not the real world, and teams like the Royals and Cubs can throw around money to everyone.

BravesRule22 · 02-12-2007, 12:54 PM

Gil Meche is by far the worst deal I have seen given out in a long time

02-01-2007, 10:37 PM	#1 (permalink)
77smbg9177 Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NEW YORK Posts: 670	Cubs no closer to locking up Zambrano DAILY SOUTHTOWN :: Sports :: Cubs/Baseball Notebook Daily Southtown (scroll down): "Hendry said he's had no talks this week with representatives for pitcher Carlos Zambrano. The final arbitration-eligible Cub this year, Zambrano is seeking $15.5 million while the Cubs are offering $11 million." __________________ METS 07 WS CHAMPS i like how that just rolls of the tongue cant wait until that comes true

02-02-2007, 08:23 AM	#2 (permalink)
all4phillysportsfan Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,630	The way this market is, I can see why Zambrano is asking for that much. They should meet closer to the $11 million though. __________________ Philly Sports: The worst drought in America.

02-02-2007, 03:37 PM	#3 (permalink)
77smbg9177 Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NEW YORK Posts: 670	ya they should but Zambrano is going to want probaly about 15mil and the thing is he will get it whether it is from the Cubs or a different he will __________________ METS 07 WS CHAMPS i like how that just rolls of the tongue cant wait until that comes true

02-02-2007, 03:38 PM	#4 (permalink)
77smbg9177 Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NEW YORK Posts: 670	The Cubs did show this offseason that they are willing to show the big bucks though __________________ METS 07 WS CHAMPS i like how that just rolls of the tongue cant wait until that comes true

02-02-2007, 09:01 PM	#5 (permalink)
all4phillysportsfan Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,630	Anybody who is up for free agency or arbitration has a motto for the Cubs: "show me the money" __________________ Philly Sports: The worst drought in America.

02-03-2007, 06:47 PM	#6 (permalink)
77smbg9177 Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NEW YORK Posts: 670	LOL that is true __________________ METS 07 WS CHAMPS i like how that just rolls of the tongue cant wait until that comes true

02-03-2007, 08:32 PM	#7 (permalink)
all4phillysportsfan Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,630	Bobby Howry getting 3 years and $12 million 2 years ago seemed like a horrible deal. Now that's not looking so bad. __________________ Philly Sports: The worst drought in America.

02-03-2007, 11:51 PM	#8 (permalink)
77smbg9177 Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NEW YORK Posts: 670	No its not __________________ METS 07 WS CHAMPS i like how that just rolls of the tongue cant wait until that comes true

02-11-2007, 08:35 PM	#9 (permalink)
77smbg9177 Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NEW YORK Posts: 670	For $300 million, Cubs can't afford to get things wrong DAILY SOUTHTOWN :: Sports :: For $300 million, Cubs can't afford to get things wrong Daily Southtown: "Right fielder Jacque Jones -- whose spikes from the outfield to the infield would work on the volleyball court but not Wrigley Field -- reportedly was seeking a trade after the season but told Piniella and Hendry he wants to stay. However, if the Cubs really want to get rid of Jones, they will." __________________ METS 07 WS CHAMPS i like how that just rolls of the tongue cant wait until that comes true

02-11-2007, 08:38 PM	#10 (permalink)
77smbg9177 Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NEW YORK Posts: 670	Plenty to ponder Daily Herald \| Chicago Cubs Notes Daily Herald: "Will Carlos Zambrano be happy, healthy and signed long term? The ace of the Cubs’ pitching staff is headed for a Feb. 20 salary-arbitration hearing. The Cubs feel the $15.5 million Zambrano is seeking is way out of line and that their offer of $11.025 is more like it. __________________ METS 07 WS CHAMPS i like how that just rolls of the tongue cant wait until that comes true

02-12-2007, 12:03 PM	#11 (permalink)
Sawman Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Riverside, Ca. Posts: 259	If Gil Meche is worth $11 million per for 5 years, Carlos Zambrano should stick to his guns. It's not even a question, if the Cubs don't want to pay that much for a very good starter, then they deserve to lose him.

02-12-2007, 12:36 PM	#12 (permalink)
all4phillysportsfan Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,630	If Meche is worth $11 million, Zambrano deserves to be in the $20 million dollar a year range. __________________ Philly Sports: The worst drought in America.

02-12-2007, 12:38 PM	#13 (permalink)
bedir than average Administrator Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Starbucks Posts: 8,256	I think that says more about the absurdity of the Meche deal than the sanity of a Zambrano arbitration year deal. __________________ US Men's National Team World Cup Qualifying \| Democracy in Sports Meets My First Campaign "You're only so sure you're right because they're so sure you're wrong." Orson Scott Card in Xenocide

02-12-2007, 12:41 PM	#14 (permalink)
all4phillysportsfan Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,630	Yeah I know. I personally think Meche in the "real world" should have gotten a 1 year or 2 year deal worth about $3 million a year, but obviously this is not the real world, and teams like the Royals and Cubs can throw around money to everyone. __________________ Philly Sports: The worst drought in America.

02-12-2007, 12:54 PM	#15 (permalink)
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