Bruce Levine: Zambrano at odds with some teammates?

[ChiCubsfan0502]

I was listening to ESPN 1000 (Silvy and Waddle) on the way down this morning and Bruce Levine was on at about 9:20. He said that besides all of the injury drama with Z, there is friction between him and some of his teammates.

 

Levine stated that Z called Theiot out for not making the play on Tuesday night (Hunter Pence infield hit is all I could assume there) and that several teammates are taking issue with this.

 

Let me say that this is not word for word, but pretty damn close.

 

It amazes me that he can call out teammates but when he messes up he just smiles and acts as if it's no big deal.

 

I'm getting tired of his act.

Edited September 4, 2008 by ChiCubsfan0502

[Little Slide Rooter]

Whatevers going on, these guys need to kiss and make up. Nobodys going to forgive them this time if they screw this up because of some stupid crap like this.

[anabiono]

wow, when it rains it pours...

 

i think the collective press wants to see this team never win anything, ever

[vance_the_cubs_fan]

When you win, everything is roses, but when you lose....

 

It looks like the losing streak is taking its toll.

[ChiCubsfan0502]

Again, this was Levine reporting it so keep in mind that it could be nothing. I just thought it was interesting that he made mention of it.

[UMFan83]

Screw this.

[ctcf]

Please come back, Bruce Miles. Edited September 4, 2008 by ctcf

[C.C.]

I mean c'mon, Z's been doing this for years. I'm sure his teammates don't like it, but it is what it is. Is this really a new development?

[Mizzou]

There's nothing wrong with Zambrano calling Theriot out, as long as he does it in the clubhouse. He SHOULD call Theriot out after he crow hops three times, which results in Pence reaching base.

 

This is a non-story. Or at least it should be.

[Guest]

I was listening to ESPN 1000 (Silvy and Waddle) on the way down this morning and Bruce Levine was on at about 9:20. He said that besides all of the injury drama with Z, there is friction between him and some of his teammates.

 

Levine stated that Z called Theiot out for not making the play on Tuesday night (Hunter Pence infield hit is all I could assume there) and that several teammates are taking issue with this.

 

Let me say that this is not word for word, but pretty damn close.

 

It amazes me that he can call out teammates but when he messes up he just smiles and acts as if it's no big deal.

 

I'm getting tired of his act.

 

I thought he broke bats and destroyed Gatorade coolers when he messed up?

[ChiCubsfan0502]

I was listening to ESPN 1000 (Silvy and Waddle) on the way down this morning and Bruce Levine was on at about 9:20. He said that besides all of the injury drama with Z, there is friction between him and some of his teammates.

 

Levine stated that Z called Theiot out for not making the play on Tuesday night (Hunter Pence infield hit is all I could assume there) and that several teammates are taking issue with this.

 

Let me say that this is not word for word, but pretty damn close.

 

It amazes me that he can call out teammates but when he messes up he just smiles and acts as if it's no big deal.

 

I'm getting tired of his act.

 

I thought he broke bats and destroyed Gatorade coolers when he messed up?

 

I'm talking about his on field antics.

[ChiCubsfan0502]

There's nothing wrong with Zambrano calling Theriot out, as long as he does it in the clubhouse. He SHOULD call Theriot out after he crow hops three times, which results in Pence reaching base.

 

This is a non-story. Or at least it should be.

 

So should his teammates call him out when he walks 5 and 6 hitters a game? I don't recall them ever doing it. It's called being a team, not an individual.

 

Let the coaches coach and do the calling out.

[soapy]

let the piling on begin! circa 2007; Z v. Barrett.

 

not a story, imo. just get healthy.

[Guest]

I was listening to ESPN 1000 (Silvy and Waddle) on the way down this morning and Bruce Levine was on at about 9:20. He said that besides all of the injury drama with Z, there is friction between him and some of his teammates.

 

Levine stated that Z called Theiot out for not making the play on Tuesday night (Hunter Pence infield hit is all I could assume there) and that several teammates are taking issue with this.

 

Let me say that this is not word for word, but pretty damn close.

 

It amazes me that he can call out teammates but when he messes up he just smiles and acts as if it's no big deal.

 

I'm getting tired of his act.

 

I thought he broke bats and destroyed Gatorade coolers when he messed up?

 

I'm talking about his on field antics.

 

So he's calm and cool when on the mound even when he's doing poorly?

 

Z just can't win with people. I agree, just get him healthy. This is a non story.

[David]

This is a non-story. Were people really under the impression that these 25 guys were all friends?

 

There's bound to be guys who don't like other guys. They didn't choose each other as teammates.

[David]

BTW, smiles when he messes up? wtf?

 

That's the last way I'd describe Z's actions when he screws up.

[Old Style]

Theriot deserved to be ripped for that crap. You can't waste that much time with a rag arm and a fast runner.

[Cynosure]

BTW, smiles when he messes up? wtf?

 

That's the last way I'd describe Z's actions when he screws up.

 

During the press conferences he does. Do you think THAT goes over well with teammates?

[David]

BTW, smiles when he messes up? wtf?

 

That's the last way I'd describe Z's actions when he screws up.

 

During the press conferences he does. Do you think THAT goes over well with teammates?

 

lol seriously?

[David]

I'm surprised that people are acting like it's some amazing new revelation that Zambrano is an a-hole.

[ChiCubsfan0502]

BTW, smiles when he messes up? wtf?

 

That's the last way I'd describe Z's actions when he screws up.

 

There have been plenty of times Z smiles and shakes his head in disbelief if he gives up a HR, or if a teammate doesn't make a play.

 

I'll bet this is a non story and Levine was just stirring the pot. However, I do think that Z needs to STHU when it comes to showing up his teammates.

 

It's totally and completely unacceptable.

[treebird]

remember that time when z punched a guy on his team?

 

he's lots of fun, but there's not a lot of doubt that he's a huge jerk.

[David]

I also don't get why some people are so offended by people's facial expressions. Some people make a face that resembles a smile when they're expressing frustration. I do it. Lots of athletes do it. Lots of people do it. Is he supposed to force a frown or something? I've seen people make the same comments about Grossman when he makes a dumb play or something and it baffles me.

 

I mean, obviously you don't think he's expressing happiness or that he's thinking it's funny, right? Seriously...wtf?

[SouthSideRyan]

I also don't get why some people are so offended by people's facial expressions. Some people make a face that resembles a smile when they're expressing frustration. I do it. Lots of athletes do it. Lots of people do it. Is he supposed to force a frown or something? I've seen people make the same comments about Grossman when he makes a dumb play or something and it baffles me.

 

I mean, obviously you don't think he's expressing happiness or that he's thinking it's funny, right? Seriously...wtf?

 

I know of a few Brewers fans who were driven nuts by Yost's smiling as Rome burnt around him last year.

[rynefan]

That's BS if he called out Theriot for that. It's not like it happens every day. When Z becomes perfect then he can start getting on others. Worry about yourself. When I took the Cubs tour Z's locker was at the very end, furthest away from everyone, with an empty one next to it. I didn't figure that was an accident.