August 2011
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With Jason Marquis Out, Will Diamondbacks Consider Rodrigo Lopez or (gasp) Carlos Zambrano?
Lopez and Zambrano have both cleared waivers, and are free to be traded at any time.
Obsessive Zambrano Watch: The Fourth Bullets
Cubs deny Zambrano tried to return his things, a grievance hearing is on the way, Zambrano called and texted Cubs personnel to say “goodbye,” Alfonso Soriano did give Z the business, and Mike Quade says he has a fine relationship with the pitcher.
Rumor: Dillon Maples Has Signed with the Chicago Cubs
This definitely requires a reiteration that it is just a *rumor.* But it’s a happy rumor.
Enhanced Box Score: Cubs 6, Braves 5 – August 14, 2011
That’s four straight series, for those counting at home.
Tom Ricketts Leaning Toward Retaining Jim Hendry for 2012? Not So Fast
Bob Nightengale sent the Cubs world – already reeling from the Carlos Zambrano circus – into a second circus by suggesting that Hendry would be back next year.
Todd Hollandsworth Blasted Aramis Ramirez and Other Bullets
Hollandsworth essentially called Ramirez lazy and a bad example for young players, and Ramirez struck back at Hollandsworth. Mark Grace supports Ryno, the farm system is weak at the top, and Casey Coleman should be here soon.
The (Third) Carlos Zambrano Bullets
Almost too many bullets to recount, and none particularly flattering for Zambrano. His teammates aren’t leaping to his defense, and neither is Jim Hendry. The media is even more harsh.
Enhanced Box Score: Cubs 8, Braves 4 – August 13, 2011
Carlos Zambrano-less era starts much like the Kosuke Fukudome-less era.
