Zambrano suspension?

[Butcher]

It just has a similar vibe. High expectations, underperforming, injuries, clubhouse drama...

[veryzer]

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totally agree. lou is losing control of the clubhouse much the same way dusty did. ejections, suspensions, injuries, and apologies. this is yet again, the summer of my discontent.

[Fella]

Yeah I'm not sure when Lou turned in to this "Lets stay positive!" type a guy, what the fuck? Where is the Lou that loses his shit any time something goes wrong?

[rok]

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The Cubs seem to suck the good qualities out of most players/managers that come here. It almost appears as though he's given up just like us. I think the last postseason crushed him.

Then again, I haven't been a big fan of Lou since the day he was announced as the manager. I don't think he had any idea what he was getting himself in to.

[Butcher]

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The Cubs seem to suck the good qualities out of most players/managers that come here. It almost appears as though he's given up just like us. I think the last postseason crushed him.

Then again, I haven't been a big fan of Lou since the day he was announced as the manager. I don't think he had any idea what he was getting himself in to.
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I've been saying for years that we need an ex-Cub as our manager -- someone who understands the culture and the unique pressure that comes with being part of this team.

Don't get me wrong -- I wasn't upset at all with the Lou signing. He was my second choice after Girardi. But I think you're right -- he had no idea what lay in store for him. Much like Dusty. Managing here isn't the same as managing in Seattle, Tampa Bay, or San Francisco.

[leonardsipes]

If KB had posted the article, he would have highlighted in red the by-line and all the direct quotes so we would not have to read all the bullshit speculation. Actually, just the by-line, since there are no direct quotes.

[Kid]

<!--quoteo-->QUOTE <!--quotec-->CINCINNATI -- The yin and yang of Carlos Zambrano has been on full display over the past 10 days.

The rogue warrior who smashes Gatorade dispensers and blows off team charters was absent Friday night at Great American Ball Park, replaced by the dominating pitcher who can also beat you with one swing of the bat.

But after earning his 100th career victory in a 2-1 triumph over Cincinnati, Zambrano vowed to retire in five years.

"After this contract, I'm gone," he said. "I'll betcha $100. I'm serious."

In his first start since serving a six-game suspension, Zambrano hit the game-winning home run and threw 6 2/3 shutout innings.

Many consider Randy Johnson the last 300-game winner, partly because quality pitchers make so much money they won't hang around to earn such milestones.

Zambrano signed a $91.5 million deal through 2012, with a vesting option for 2013 at $19.25 million. So why would he retire at 33?

"Because I don't want to play," he said. "I want to help this team. I want to do everything possible to win with this team. And after five years, four years, or whatever is left on my contract. ...

"You know how many Mother's Days I haven't spent with my mother? Twelve. You know how many things I've been [missing] in my life? It's good to be here, it's good to play baseball. But in five years. ... I will retire. And I won't have to see you anymore."<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->

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[veryzer]

i call bullshit.