Zambrano

[willis]

And round and round we go. I don't for a minute think this was a knee jerk type of thing or anything set in motion by malice. I think this was a decision made because the roster that had been put together was top heavy as shit with no protection in the bullpen other than Marmol, and shit knows with his mechanics his arm may fly right off his body.

Was he being shopped last offseason? I am sure he was. Something didn't feel right about him last year and I think that if the right deal would have come along the cubs would have gladly sent him packing (if he would waive his NTC). But I'm not sure this move was totally calculated to get him pissed enough to waive his clause. I think it was a move out of desperation because Hendry couldn't find a reliever worth a shit on the market and at that specific time, he and Lou obviously didn't know how effective Marshall could be in the role and how effective Cashner would be coming up and into the 7th inning type role. In their minds, they had to be thinking this was a bandaid for a more severe wound, but maybe, just maybe it would be lightening in a bottle with his skill set and in a role where you need to just be filthy.

Mentally thinking he could handle it...8, 9 years in the league, grow up ass hole. Do what's best for your team. But of course you knew he wouldn't. Regardless, I don't think this was out of spite or malice or anything, it was out of desperation and turning to your long time ace to try and plug a leak until it could be permanently fixed.