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Former Cubs pitcher Zambrano tries for minor-league comeback

MIAMI - Tiger Woods one day, Carlos Zambrano the next?

"Why not?" the burly former Cubs right-hander said as he mingled Monday with players and staff on the field at Marlins Park before the team's game against the Marlins. "Bartolo [Colon] pitched until he was 45. I'm 37."

Zambrano had an air of seriousness behind his smiles while he watched the Cubs take batting practice - because he already has a job playing baseball again.

Zambrano hesitated at first, then showed the email from the independent Chicago Dogs, who are based in Rosemont, welcoming him to the 2019 team.

Read the full story at chicago.suntimes.com.

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