So I wake up this morning and turn on the local sports radio station here in the Chicagoland area. And one of the main topics of conversation is an article in the Chicago Sun-Times by writer Chris DeLuca.
Apparently, some people either didn't read the article or are just trying to stir up trouble, because some Cubs fans are angry with Carlos Zambrano over comments that, on the surface, might indicate that he would prefer playing for the cross-town rivals.
Now, first of all, I've never liked DeLuca as a writer. He's a White Sox fan who purports to care about the Cubs, when in reality he often takes subtle digs at us.
In this case, however, the blame should probably go to the Sun-Times' headline writers, who chose to splash the back page of the newspaper with a screaming headline about Zambrano being a Sox fan.
But that was only a portion of what was a fairly in-depth interview with the Cubs big right-hander.
Alright, so Big Z likes the White Sox. Big deal. Of course, there is such a rivalry in this town between the North and South Side fans that it becomes a big deal if you let it.
My advice: Don't let it.
Read the article, because it is a well-written piece. But Cubs fans, don't waste this beautiful, sunny St. Patrick's Day getting worked up over this stuff. And Sox fans, don't gloat.
The main premise of the article is the fact that it is surprising that Zambrano has become the Cubs "elder statesman" in terms of longevity now that Kerry Wood is gone. So, DeLuca used this angle to give us a well done story on a guy who the Cubs are counting heavily on again this season.
But where DeLuca gets off the track in my opinion (and this is an example of why I dislike him at times), is when he asks Zambrano if he wants to pitch anywhere else.
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