Zambrano to retire??

dexterpyro · 06-06-2009, 12:18 PM

Carlos Zambrano of the Chicago Cubs, according to ESPN Insider, will retire after his current contract is up.

[quote]MLB Rumor Central: Phils, Braves in Penny chase
.Zambrano wants out in 5 years
Carlos Zambrano | Cubs
Carlos Zambrano announced his retirement - five years from now.

The Cubs right-hander earned his 100th career victory Friday against the Reds and was asked to put the win in the context of Randy Johnson's 300th a day earlier.

"For 300, me? No, I'll be out of here in five years," Zambrano told the Chicago Sun-Times.

After his response drew laughter, Zambrano added, "No, believe me. After this contract I'm done. I'm serious. Because I don't want to play anymore."

Zambrano will be 32 when his five-year, $91.5 million contract expires after the 2012 season --33, assuming a sixth-year, vesting option is reached.

"I want to help this team and do everything possible to win with this team. After five years, or four years, or whatever it is, that's it. I just don't want to play. I want to stay at home and see my daughter grow up and be with my family more."[quote]

I dont know if i want a player that doesnt want to play anymore.....

Jangler · 06-06-2009, 04:23 PM

Link...

http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports...,5484621.story

That's easy to say now...

dexterpyro · 06-06-2009, 04:58 PM

thanx...

stwall · 06-07-2009, 05:39 AM

I can't fault a guy who wants to spend more time with his family.

dimbee · 06-07-2009, 06:41 PM

He doesn't want to play "anymore?" I'm sure his teammates love hearing that

Epistaxis · 06-08-2009, 10:41 AM

He has since made it clear that he meant after his current contract is up.

And coming from a headcase like big Z, who is surprised?

I'm gonna go out on a limb and assume that either the Cubs or some other team will offer him enough cash to reconsider when the time comes.

06-06-2009, 12:18 PM	#1
dexterpyro Doesit make u happy Now?? Join Date: Mar 2009 Age: 29 Posts: 654 Pie Slices: 0 Given Pie 0 Times in 0 Posts Rep Power: 3	Zambrano to retire?? Carlos Zambrano of the Chicago Cubs, according to ESPN Insider, will retire after his current contract is up. [quote]MLB Rumor Central: Phils, Braves in Penny chase .Zambrano wants out in 5 years Carlos Zambrano \| Cubs Carlos Zambrano announced his retirement - five years from now. The Cubs right-hander earned his 100th career victory Friday against the Reds and was asked to put the win in the context of Randy Johnson's 300th a day earlier. "For 300, me? No, I'll be out of here in five years," Zambrano told the Chicago Sun-Times. After his response drew laughter, Zambrano added, "No, believe me. After this contract I'm done. I'm serious. Because I don't want to play anymore." Zambrano will be 32 when his five-year, $91.5 million contract expires after the 2012 season --33, assuming a sixth-year, vesting option is reached. "I want to help this team and do everything possible to win with this team. After five years, or four years, or whatever it is, that's it. I just don't want to play. I want to stay at home and see my daughter grow up and be with my family more."[quote] I dont know if i want a player that doesnt want to play anymore..... __________________ Hockey seson is over....... Nba Playoffs are nearing there end..... Crap, I am now stuck with baseball to watch for the summer.....

06-06-2009, 04:23 PM	#2
Jangler Cyber Stalking Hayden Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 17,374 Pie Slices: 140 Given Pie 52 Times in 47 Posts Rep Power: 47	Link... http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports...,5484621.story That's easy to say now... __________________

06-06-2009, 04:58 PM	#3
dexterpyro Doesit make u happy Now?? Join Date: Mar 2009 Age: 29 Posts: 654 Pie Slices: 0 Given Pie 0 Times in 0 Posts Rep Power: 3	thanx... __________________ Hockey seson is over....... Nba Playoffs are nearing there end..... Crap, I am now stuck with baseball to watch for the summer.....

06-07-2009, 06:41 PM	#5
dimbee Rabble Rouser Join Date: Nov 2008 Age: 33 Posts: 1,574 Pie Slices: 26 Given Pie 15 Times in 14 Posts Rep Power: 7	He doesn't want to play "anymore?" I'm sure his teammates love hearing that __________________ Take that poo, Fiz

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06-07-2009, 05:39 AM	#4
stwall Jesus Freak Join Date: Nov 2008 Age: 39 Posts: 354 Pie Slices: 0 Given Pie 0 Times in 0 Posts Rep Power: 2	I can't fault a guy who wants to spend more time with his family.

06-08-2009, 10:41 AM	#6
Epistaxis Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 2,226 Pie Slices: 8 Given Pie 9 Times in 7 Posts Rep Power: 9	He has since made it clear that he meant after his current contract is up. And coming from a headcase like big Z, who is surprised? I'm gonna go out on a limb and assume that either the Cubs or some other team will offer him enough cash to reconsider when the time comes.