Post by seaver41 on Mar 28, 2007 18:40:26 GMT -5
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Take that DH rule.
TEMPE, Ariz. -- With six days left to reach a contract extension before Opening Day, Carlos Zambrano is discussing the possibility of wearing a New York Mets uniform next year.
Asked by SI.com if he'd consider the New York Yankees, Zambrano said: "I like the Yankees, but I don't see myself pitching at Yankee Stadium. Too many rules. If I play in New York, it's going to be with the Mets. First of all, because I get to hit. And I love hitting. I can't say … that I would never play for the Yankees. Hopefully no, but you never know."
Negotiations on a five-year extension have been ongoing, with little movement from either side. Zambrano has said that if he doesn't sign by Opening Day, negotiations are over until the season ends.
Though the Cubs are his first choice, don't be surprised if the White Sox enter the picture if Zambrano hits the free-agent market. Sources said Zambrano would be interested in playing for Sox manager Ozzie Guillen if it doesn't work out with the Cubs.
Marquis struggling
Jason Marquis has allowed nine runs, including five homers, in his last two outings. "What I see with Marquis at times is he starts getting hit a little bit and he wants to throw harder," Piniella said. "That's one thing he needs to work on. It's OK if he can throw the ball 97 or 96 [m.p.h.]. … He's got a nice arm, but you've got to figure out a way to get your second and third pitches over and soften 'em up."
Asked by SI.com if he'd consider the New York Yankees, Zambrano said: "I like the Yankees, but I don't see myself pitching at Yankee Stadium. Too many rules. If I play in New York, it's going to be with the Mets. First of all, because I get to hit. And I love hitting. I can't say … that I would never play for the Yankees. Hopefully no, but you never know."
Negotiations on a five-year extension have been ongoing, with little movement from either side. Zambrano has said that if he doesn't sign by Opening Day, negotiations are over until the season ends.
Though the Cubs are his first choice, don't be surprised if the White Sox enter the picture if Zambrano hits the free-agent market. Sources said Zambrano would be interested in playing for Sox manager Ozzie Guillen if it doesn't work out with the Cubs.
Marquis struggling
Jason Marquis has allowed nine runs, including five homers, in his last two outings. "What I see with Marquis at times is he starts getting hit a little bit and he wants to throw harder," Piniella said. "That's one thing he needs to work on. It's OK if he can throw the ball 97 or 96 [m.p.h.]. … He's got a nice arm, but you've got to figure out a way to get your second and third pitches over and soften 'em up."
Take that DH rule.
