Carlos Zambrano allowed two earned runs over seven innings in a 3-2 win over the Indians. He struggled with command issues throughout, and managed just two strikeouts. In eight starts this season, Zambrano is 2-2 with a 1.96 ERA and 41/22 K/BB ratio. Continue to view him as a must-start in all formats.

Carlos Zambrano turned in his strongest performance of the season on Wednesday, limiting the Giants to just five hits over seven shutout innings. Zambrano struck out five and walked three in the game. He should have picked up his first victory of the season, but Heath Bell again imploded in the ninth inning blowing his win. Zambrano still sits at 0-2, though he owns a very respectable 2.53 ERA. He'll try again to grab that elusive first win when he squares off against the Astros in Houston on Monday.

Carlos Zambrano struggled a bit against the Diamondbacks on Friday, allowing three runs on 10 hits over six innings of work. Big Z struck out two and walked two in the game. He needed 100 pitches to get through six innings, but still showed relatively solid command throwing 63 pitches for strikes. Though still winless on the season, Zambrano now owns a 3.24 ERA and a solid 18/10 strikeout to walk ratio through his first 25 innings. He'll continue his search for his first win as a Marlin when he takes on the Giants in San Fransisco next week.

Carlos Zambrano pitched extremely well against the Nationals on Friday, allowing just one run on two hits in seven innings of work. Zambrano racked up six strikeouts and didn't walk a batter in the game. Big Z looked very impressive all night, but was simply outdueled by Ross Detwiler and the Nationals bullpen. The improved control and command of his pitches is a very encouraging sign moving forward. He'll attempt to duplicate this strong performance when he takes on the Mets in New York next week.

Carlos Zambrano labored in Monday's start against the Yankees, giving up four runs on four hits and seven walks over four innings. Not good. Big Z will finish the spring with a 5.82 ERA and a 21/21 K/BB ratio over 21 2/3 innings. The 30-year-old right-hander is clearly in better shape, but it won't matter much if he can't throw the ball over the plate. He should be avoided in most fantasy leagues until he proves otherwise.

Carlos Zambrano gave up three runs in four innings and walked five Wednesday against the Astros. Zambrano is up to 14 walks in 17 2/3 innings for the spring. He's showed slightly improved velocity and he does have 18 strikeouts, but his stuff is no longer good enough to bail him out when he's handing out so many free passes.

Carlos Zambrano pitched four innings of one-run ball and struck out seven Sunday against the Cardinals. Zambrano has allowed two runs and struck out 12 over eight innings in his last two starts. His fastball seems to have a bit more zip than it did last year, so maybe a minor rebound is in store.

Carlos Zambrano bounced back from a poor first outing to hold the Braves to one run and two hits in four innings Tuesday. Zambrano struck out five and walked one in the no-decision. He lasted just 1 1/3 innings against the Mets his first time out.

Carlos Zambrano was pulled after allowing three runs in 1 1/3 innings Thursday against the Mets. Zambrano showed nice zip early on, and he actually got all of his outs via the strikeouts. However, he also walked three and allowed three hits. At least he was jovial when Ozzie Guillen came out to remove him.

Marlins acquired RHP Carlos Zambrano and cash considerations from the Cubs for RHP Chris Volstad. The Cubs will cover $15 million of Zambrano's $18 million salary for 2012. It looks like his agent did a little bargaining as part of waiving his no-trade clause, as Ken Rosenthal of FOXSports.com reports that he received 24 days salary -- about $2.4 million -- from his 30-day suspension at the end of last season. Big Z also waived his $19.25 million vesting option for 2013 and will become a free agent next winter. He will receive a $100,000 bonus if he wins comeback player of the year in 2012. The 30-year-old right-hander isn't the pitcher he one was, but at least he gets a much-needed change of scenery and should benefit in what projects to be a more pitcher-friendly environment than Wrigley Field.