"Carlos Zambrano is out two or three weeks after being placed on the disabled list due to a strained left hamstring. The right-hander was injured while running out a bunt for a hit in Sunday's win over the Florida Marlins on Sunday. Zambrano pitched five innings and earned the victory before leaving. He is 3-1 with a 4.50 ERA on the season (Sportsline)."
To be honest I think Zambrano is one of the most overrated pitchers in the MLB. Does he have nasty stuff? Yes, but he seems to have a hard time controlling his emotions, and that is just not what you want in the playoffs. So actually he sounds perfect for the Cubs. Randy Wells will most likely will take his spot in the rotation. There were rumors of Jeff Samardzija taking his spot, but he has been in the bullpen for a couple weeks now and would need more time then they have to get himself ready to pitch 5+ innings. Anyways I don't see this hurting the Cubs too much, they are 3 games above .500 and I just don't think the Cardinals will be able to hold first place for too long.
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