Cubs Deal Troubled Pitcher Carlos Zambrano to Marlins
Kareem Shaker

Chicago, IL

The Chicago Cubs have dealt oft-troubled pitcher Carlos Zambrano to the Miami Marlins, according to reports.

Zambrano is talented, but has had embarrassing outbursts with the team, though the pitcher reportedly gets along well with new Miami manager Ozzie Guillen.

The Cubs will pay $15 million of the $18 million owed to the Big Z in 2012. Zambrano has a $19 million vesting option for 2013, but only if he finishes in the top 4 for the Cy Young award.

Zambrano's career record is 125-81 with a 3.60 ERA.

His last outing as a Cub was a disaster as the pitcher gave up eight earned runs in just 4.1 innings in mid-August. That came after picking up a pair of wins in consecutive solid six-inning outings.

The Cubs pick up Chris Volstad, who struggled to a 5-13 mark last season with a 4.89 ERA. His career mark is 32-39 with a 4.59 ERA.