Baseball Notes | Cubs, Zambrano reach 5-year deal

0 Comments | Philadelphia Inquirer, The, August, 2007

Baseball Notable Carlos Zambrano 's long wait paid off. The Chicago Cubs' talented and emotional ace agreed yesterday to a $91.5 million, five-year contract extension that features a 2013 option that could make the deal worth $110.75 million over six seasons.

Zambrano skipped a shot at free agency and its lucrative payday to stay with the only club he has ever known. His deal's $18.3 million average annual value is the highest ever for a pitcher with a multiyear contract.  Roger Clemens  is getting $28 million from the Yankees on a one-year deal.

The Boston Red Sox put backup catcher  Doug Mirabelli  on the 15-day disabled list after he injured his right calf running the bases. The Sox then traded outfielder  Wily Mo Pena  to Washington for a player to be...