Carlos Zambrano Calling It Quits in Five Years?

Yesterday, coming back from his suspension, Carlos Zambrano had one great night on his return. He hit his 18th career home run, who is the currently the active leader, regarding pitchers.

The man also won his 100th game as a starter, a good accomplishment for any pitcher.

However, when asked about his 100th career win, especially regarding Randy Johnson's 300th career win he earned on Thursday, Zambrano sounded skeptical in response.

''For 300, me? No, I'll be out of here in five years,'' he said.

According to the source,  Zambrano earned his 100th career win three years younger before the Big Unit achieved his 100th career win.

When the media took it originally as a joke, as you normally do with the Big-Z, Zambrano had something else in mind.

''No, believe me. After this contract I'm done. ... I'm serious. Because I don't want to play anymore.''

When his contract is actually completed, he will be at the age of 32. He has cashed in one year of his big contract thus far, however, being one of the top pitchers in the game today, why would he call it quits?

''I want to help this team and do everything possible to win with this team. After five years, or four years, or whatever it is, that's it. I just don't want to play. I want to stay at home and see my daughter grow up and be with my family more."

''You know how many Mother's Days I haven't spent with my mother? 12. You know how many things I lose in my life [because of the baseball schedule]? It's good to be here, also it's good to be in baseball. But in five years I will retire, and I won't have to see you again.''

A shocking answer from Zambrano, it is hard to believe that he is serious. Will he actually go through with his promise and retire, with knowing that he can bank on another contract?

It shall be interesting in that time if he steps up his game and can lead the Cubs back to the promised land before he finds his destiny.

Matt Miselis is a writer for BleacherReport.com