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Why Carlos Zambrano is still a free agent

Carlos Zambrano

Venezuela pitcher Carlos Zambrano watches the game against Puerto Rico from outside the dugout in the 9th inning during the World Baseball Classic in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Saturday, March 9, 2013. Venezuela lost its second game and failed to advance to the second round. (AP Photo/Andres Leighton)

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You can probably guess why Carlos Zambrano is still a free agent, but here’s the official word, via Nick Cafardo:

But his reputation as a bad guy in the clubhouse, coupled with his downward-trending performance, have kept teams away. “You’ve got to be up for what he brings,” said an NL GM. “Not saying the guy hasn’t been good in his career because he has, but when things go bad, he has a rap sheet that shows how he reacts, and that’s hard to overcome.”

Zambrano posted a 4.49 ERA with the Marlins last year after being acquired for Chris Volstad. His fortunes did not improve in the World Baseball Classic as he allowed two runs in 3.2 innings of work.