Joey's Take: The Chicago Cubs are very smart to be negotiating the deal with ace pitcher Carlos Zambrano. He will cost alot of money but they do have the money. But, if he is released onto the open market next offseason, he will, in my opinion, see alot more money since the competition will be very steep to get a young ace like him. If the Cubs don't re-sign him, going into next off-season their ace will be Ted Lilly or Rich Hill, and depending on the season he has, maybe even Mark Prior. An ugly situation to have for Chicago, they need to lock him up as soon as possible.
MESA, Ariz. -- Cubs pitcher Carlos Zambrano said he expects to reach some sort of agreement before Tuesday's scheduled arbitration hearing in Phoenix.
Zambrano said on Monday that he talked to Cubs general manager Jim Hendry, and was to meet later in the day with his agent, Barry Praver.
"I spoke to Jim earlier today and he told me, 'Don't worry about anything,'" Zambrano said. "We will get some agreement. I don't think we'll go to the trial tomorrow."
The trial is actually a hearing in front of an independent arbitrator. Zambrano, who made $6.5 million in '06, is seeking $15.5 million. The Cubs countered with an offer of $11.025 million.
Zambrano was 16-7 with a 3.41 ERA in 33 starts last season. He will be a free agent after this year, but he's expressed an interest in staying with the Cubs.
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