THE CHI-TOWN CONNECTION

Joe Girardi’s connection to the Chicago Cubs runs deep. It’s almost Mob like the way he has contacts and friendships in Chicago all these years and they always deliver. Whatever he needs, he gets, and it goes back to Sergio Mitre and that bizarre relationship they had and continues with Rothschild, Carlos Silva, Kerry Wood and now apparently Carlos Zambrano. The latest report is that Zambrano would wave his no-trade clause and that report comes from Fox Sports.

Chicago loves Joe Girardi and Joe Girardi loves Chicago, so in my opinion, I see this Zambrano trade happening. The question is, when and for what? The Chicago ties are amazingly strong so I expect Zambrano in the Bronx by July 31^st or sooner, especially the way this rumor has gained steam the past 24 hours. Look, it would seem appropriate that the Yankees would be in Chicago to play ball and probably have a meeting to have discuss pitchers like Kerry Wood and Carlos Zambrano. I would expect nothing less. The big question is, can it happen or will it end up being someone like Ryan Dempster instead. Dempster is also on the wish list apparently.

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There are 2 issues with Dempster though. Ryan Dempster is more consistant than Zambrano and is someone the Cubs would rather not part with. Zambrano on the other hand, has been alittle inconsistent and has had emotion issues recently. My guess is the Cubs would love to unload him.

Larry Rothschild knows Carflos Zambrano in and out and have worked together on the Cubs for almost a decade. Having Zambrano come to the Yankees would make sense, he could do his Yoda mind trick on him again like he’s done to transform the entire Yankees pitching rotation.

And while were on the discussion of the Girardi Chi-town Family Mob, let’s revisit the idea of bringing back Kerry Wood. As far as I’m concerned, Wood would be the most ideal choice. The Yankees would use a another veteran in the bullpen and Wood was just so good for us last year, it would be a great reunion. But what the hell do I know.

Girardi seems to be a powerful cat and he knows what he wants. The question is, will he and the Yankee Brass bite on Zambrano or will they instead try and pry Dempster away from the Cubs. Better yet, for my sake, will Kerry Wood be in pinstripes again? Stay tuned…

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