Z announces retirment in 2012 or 2013

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Z again says he'll retire after his contract is up, so he will likely retire after the 2012 season, but does have a player option for 2013. He said he wants to spend more time with hiss daughter.
 

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I'll just belive it when his contract is up but I wouldn't be surprise. I know he's a family man and that's good for him.
 

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I doubt it. If a team like the Yanks calls him and wants to give him a 2yr, $28M deal...helloooooooo New York.
 

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I'll just believe him for now.
 

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Also, the last time Z said he wil retire after contract was when he was pitching poorly. Now he brought it up when he's playing good as hell. He has to be serious and like Jntg4 said, I'll believe him for now.
 

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Odd are he'll say he's retiring after the 2012 season... and then pick up the option and stay for another year.
 

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If health permits, Z's 2011 Option will Vest.
 

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Z's done this dance a number of times the past few seasons, and perhaps he will retire when this contract runs out, but odds are it won't last long.

Plus, if he's pitching well after the 2012 season, which is a big if, he would receive plenty of offers.
 

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He'll be 31. I doubt it. Especially if he continues to pitch anywhere near the level he's at now.
 

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But he could be like the First half Z.
 

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But he could be like the First half Z.

You think the Cubs are going to shuttle him back and forth between the bullpen and the rotation every year from now on?

Otherwise, I doubt he'll be "first half Z".

Really, Z's recent success is more a result of him having a stable role than it is the "anger management" crap. Also, don't discount his adjustment to pitching with less velocity, as Rex wrote today.
 

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You think the Cubs are going to shuttle him back and forth between the bullpen and the rotation every year from now on?

Otherwise, I doubt he'll be "first half Z".

Really, Z's recent success is more a result of him having a stable role than it is the "anger management" crap. Also, don't discount his adjustment to pitching with less velocity, as Rex wrote today.

Len/Bob said it.
 

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Well...I always liked Z. Although his douchebaggery came out at times, I admired his intensity & work ethic.
 

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