My gut reaction to this announcement is pretty negative. In fact, I suppose the decision is further evidence of a total lack of good sense by this organization. What you are really saying is that you would prefer Gorzelanny starting rather than Zambrano. Is this the case?
Come on, this is pushing the panic button and in a lot of ways it doesn't even coincide with the best characteristics of the players. Zambrano may have issues, but the fact is he has pitched pretty well in three of his four starts and his worst inning is usually his first. Gorzelanny, on the other hand, has pitched well in relief, so why isn't he the guy? One reason is that Piniella can never think unconventionally. Gorzellany is a lefty and everyone knows that setup men and closers can never be lefties because you can only use lefties to get lefties out even when starters are supposed to be able to get anyone out and the good ones usually do.
Lets hope this is only temporary, because if it is permanent, you are essentially trading a fifteen game winner for a ten game winner and you are taking away 200 innings for fifty in return.
The real reason the Cubs are losing right now is because, like last year, they do not score runs. If they scored runs, they would not have the bullpen problems they do now because their inexperienced relievers would have a little bit more of a cushion. What it does indicate is that Piniella and Hendry are on the bubble and they are scared. If I were the owner, I'd just pull the plug right now on these guys.
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