Carlos Zambrano Quotes
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There are a lot of guys who can be an ace here on this team.
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I've been on the computer a lot. They say that's the cause of the soreness in my elbow. I'll be in control. I spent four hours. Now, I'll have to spend one hour and take it easy.
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I was feeling great today, plus I like the matchup when I face Carpenter or (Matt) Morris. It's good to have Carpenter on the other side. Every time I come here I want to throw my best game and throw like I did today.
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I had the play safe. I saw a replay - it was a point where Randall made a great stretch, made a great play. I have to go with what I had on the field.
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I will do that. Everything that matters right now is that I'm with the Cubs, and I'm in a good position now. I don't have to get hurt. Like I said, my main concern is to be with the Cubs and help the Cubs.
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We played with a little bad luck. Hopefully we can win the next two and move on.
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I was behind in the count too much. Today was a tough game. I wasn't hitting spots good. I missed a lot of pitches and missed spots a lot of times. When you do that, you have to come right down the middle. That's why they hit the ball good today, because I was missing my spots.
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I know I have to calm down a little bit, but everybody has a different way to pitch, and that’s my way.
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I don't care what the rivalry is, what the circumstance is, what the standings are, you are not allowed to cross the line in this game and their pitcher crossed it twice. It was pretty clear.
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We need one or two more pitchers. We'll see. I always said that any team can be good with two or three good pitchers. The best example is the Atlanta Braves with Maddux, Smoltz and Glavine back in the day.
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I threw a little bit hard and the throw was low. What can I say? It was a mistake.
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It's not how you start, it's how you finish. We have to move on. I have 30 more starts. This doesn't bother me.
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My crazy times are over. That's when I was a rookie. I've got seven years in the big leagues. I think some hitters say, 'Oh, Zambrano is crazy.' I used to be. Now I try to pitch my game and do my best to help this team.
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I just said he (Umpire Dale Scott) needed glasses
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If you throw 200 innings or more, you have to be in shape. If you work on your diet and strength, it will help you be in perfect shape for the playoffs
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I put it into my mind to become a complete player, a complete player.
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I pitch with emotion. I don’t know any other way.
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The third inning it started to bother me. I went as far as I could.
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If you walk somebody, you just have to get the next hitter out. You can't be frustrated about walks or who is on base. If you've got good stuff that night, you're good enough to get the next hitter out.
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We're hanging in there, staying within two or three games of first place. That we're pretty close without Prior and Wood is a good sign.
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What happened in the past, you have to learn from that. I was a little bit excited last night. When you can change and do something for your team, you have to do it. My crazy times are over. Being calm on the mound is the main thing.
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That's a gift from God. I'm there to pitch.
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I like a challenge, and I would like to pitch against the Dominican Republic at the World Baseball Classic.
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I feel good. Everything is working. I'm more comfortable, more experienced, I know the league better. I just go out there and have fun.