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Carlos Zambrano | Starting Pitcher

Team: Philadelphia Phillies
Age / DOB:  (32) / 6/1/1981
Ht / Wt:  6'5' / 270
Bats / Throws: Switch / Right
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Carlos Zambrano struck out six over seven scoreless innings for Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Tuesday.
Big Z permitted five hits and walked one. The veteran righty now holds a 0.95 ERA over five starts in the minors and could be added to the Phillies' rotation this weekend. Jonathan Pettibone would lose his rotation spot if Zambrano is called up. Jun 18 - 9:19 PM

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Carlos Zambrano - S - Phillies

Carlos Zambrano's start with Double-A Reading on Friday was rained out.

Big Z had 10 1/3 scoreless innings over his first two starts with High-A Clearweater and was slated to move up to Double-A on Friday. However, he'll now be pushed back to Saturday. The veteran right-hander could soon join the Phillies' starting rotation.
Source: Matt Gelb on Twitter
Jun 7 - 4:14 PM
Carlos Zambrano - S - Phillies

Carlos Zambrano will make his next start at Double-A Reading on Friday.

Big Z tossed six scoreless innings in his second start with High-A Clearwater on Sunday. He's now been unscored upon in 10 1/3 minor league innings and could possibly be added to the Phillies' rotation if Friday's outing goes well.
Source: Ryan Lawrence on Twitter
Jun 3 - 6:53 PM
Carlos Zambrano - S - Phillies

Carlos Zambrano threw six scoreless innings in his start Sunday with High-A Clearwater.

According to MLB.com's Adam Berry, Zambrano showed good command and touched 90 mph with his sinker. He's expected to make at least one more start before the Phillies consider him for a promotion. Zambrano can opt out of his minor league deal on July 1 if he hasn’t been added to the 25-man roster.
Source: Phillies.mlb.com
Jun 3 - 10:32 AM
Carlos Zambrano - S - Phillies

Carlos Zambrano will need at least two more minor league starts before possibly joining the Phillies.

Zambrano threw 4 2/3 scoreless innings in his first outing for High-A Clearwater Tuesday, but general manager Ruben Amaro wasn't overly impressed. "He threw OK," Amaro said. "I don't think he lit the world on fire. But he's gaining arm strength. It was a little better than his last outing. He's getting stretched out. We'll see where he goes from here." John Lannan (quad) could be ready to join the Phils before Big Z, so it remains to be seen where he fits in with the big club.
Source: Philadelphia Inquirer and Daily News
May 29 - 6:31 PM
Carlos Zambrano - S - Phillies

Carlos Zambrano threw 4 2/3 scoreless innings on three hits and two walks in his first outing for High-A Clearwater on Tuesday.

He struck out a pair. The Phillies haven't revealed a timetable for Zambrano possibly joining their rotation, but Matt Gelb of the Philadelphia Inquirer thinks the righty might just need one more minor league start. He would replace Tyler Cloyd in the rotation.
Source: Matt Gelb on Twitter
May 28 - 8:20 PM
Carlos Zambrano - S - Phillies

Carlos Zambrano will make his first start with High-A Clearwater on Tuesday.

Zambrano signed a minor league deal with the Phillies earlier this month and is coming off two strong outings in extended spring training. The veteran right-hander had a mediocre 4.49 ERA with the Marlins last season, but could be an option for Philadelphia's rotation before long.
Source: Clearwater Threshers on Twitter
May 28 - 1:58 PM
Carlos Zambrano - S - Phillies

Carlos Zambrano allowed one (unearned) run over four innings Thursday at extended spring training.

Zambrano was also good in his first extended spring training start last week, striking out five batters over two scoreless innings. He yielded four hits and a walk on Thursday while fanning four. The right-hander could be an option for the Phils sooner than expected.
Source: Todd Zolecki on Twitter
May 23 - 3:31 PM
Carlos Zambrano - S - Phillies

Carlos Zambrano threw two scoreless innings and had five strikeouts Saturday in extended spring training.

The Phillies' current plan calls for Zambrano to pitch in another extended spring game next week before possibly sending him to a minor league affiliate. He was able to throw 44 pitches Saturday and will continue to be stretched out as a starter. Zambrano will be an option for the Phillies' rotation at some point this season.
May 18 - 2:48 PM
Carlos Zambrano - S - Phillies

Phillies signed RHP Carlos Zambrano to a minor league contract.

Zambrano recently agreed to a deal with the independent Long Island Ducks, but never reported to the club because he was confident he would be able to find a minor league deal somewhere. And he has. The 31-year-old had a mediocre 4.49 ERA and 95/75 K/BB ratio over 132 1/3 innings last season with the Marlins and will function as starting pitching depth for Philadelphia. He'll report to extended spring training for now and could be an option for the rotation down the line.
Source: Ken Rosenthal on Twitter
May 15 - 11:12 AM
Carlos Zambrano - S - Phillies

Carlos Zambrano threw for potentially interested teams in Miami on Monday.

The Phillies, Orioles, Blue Jays, Yankees and Reds were reportedly in attendance for the throwing session. Big Z recently agreed to terms with the Long Island Ducks of the independent Atlantic League, but he's yet to ink his name to a contract because the right-hander believes he can net a minor league deal with someone. Zambrano posted a 4.49 ERA and 95/75 K/BB ratio over 132 1/3 innings with the Marlins last season.
Related: Orioles, Reds, Yankees, Phillies, Blue Jays
Source: CBSSports.com
May 13 - 7:06 PM
Carlos Zambrano - S - Phillies

Phillies GM Ruben Amaro shot down media reports on Saturday that his team had signed veteran right-hander Carlos Zambrano, but added that they could consider it.

Zambrano failed to attract interest on the open market this winter and recently signed with the Long Island Ducks of the independent Atlantic League in an effort to draw the attention of MLB clubs. The Phillies could use some depth in their rotation, but the 31-year-old will have to pitch well in indy ball before they give him a try.
Related: Phillies
Source: CSNPhilly.com
May 11 - 9:07 PM
Carlos Zambrano - S - Phillies

Carlos Zambrano has signed with the Long Island Ducks of the independent Atlantic League.

Carrie Muskat of MLB.com has confirmed the signing. Zambrano failed to attract much interest over the winter he posted a 4.49 ERA and 95/75 K/BB ratio over 132 1/3 innings with the Marlins last season. His previous baggage was also likely a factor. However, he'll attempt to parlay his play with the Ducks into another opportunity with a major league club.
Source: Chris Cotillo on Twitter
May 8 - 10:53 AM
Carlos Zambrano - S - Phillies

Paul Sullivan of the Chicago Tribune was told by a source that Carlos Zambrano may sign with a team in Japan or Taiwan if he can't find a major league deal.

There hasn't been much chatter about Zambrano this winter after he posted a 4.49 ERA and 95/75 K/BB ratio over 132 1/3 innings with the Marlins in 2012. Perhaps he'll find a spot if there's an injury somewhere, but adding in his previous baggage, getting a guaranteed deal in MLB appears doubtful right now.
Source: Paul Sullivan on Twitter
Feb 12 - 12:14 PM
Carlos Zambrano - S - Phillies

The Marlins have moved Carlos Zambrano to the bullpen.

It's unclear whether the move is permanent, but Wade LeBlanc will take Zambrano's place in the rotation against the Braves on Wednesday. Big Z has an underwhelming 4.54 ERA and 83/67 K/BB ratio in 115 innings across 20 starts this season, including a 7.62 ERA over his last nine starts.
Related: Wade LeBlanc
Source: David O'Brien on Twitter
Mon, Jul 30, 2012 04:47:00 PM

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Batters
PosRoleName
C1Carlos Ruiz
2Erik Kratz
3Humberto Quintero
4Steven Lerud
1B1Ryan Howard
2B1Chase Utley
2Freddy Galvis
3Michael Martinez
SS1Jimmy Rollins
3B1Michael Young
2Kevin Frandsen
LF1Domonic Brown
CF1Ben Revere
RF1Delmon Young
2John Mayberry
3Laynce Nix
Starting Pitcher
PosRoleName
S1Cole Hamels
2Roy Halladay
3Cliff Lee
4Kyle Kendrick
5John Lannan
6Jonathan Pettibone
Relief Pitcher
PosRoleName
R1Jonathan Papelbon
2Mike Adams
3Antonio Bastardo
4Jeremy Horst
5Justin De Fratus
6Michael Stutes
7Joe Savery
8Jacob Diekman