CraZy controversy

September 15th, 2008 at 04:42pm Gareth Sleger

 

Critics can argue all they want that the Astros got a raw deal in the neutral site selection and that Carlos Zambrano’s no-hitter was a direct beneficiary.

But all the hot air in the world won’t take away from what Zambrano accomplished on Sunday.

It can be almost guaranteed that even if Milwuakee wasn’t chosen as the neutral site, Cubs fans still would have outnumbered Astros fans by the thousands. It’s fair to say that considering Cubs fans even outnumber home-team fans during Cubs road games on a regular basis. And it’s nationwide: from Arizona to Cincinnati to Florida.

No matter the venue, Zambrano still would have pitched on 12 days rest. And for Zambrano, going that many days without competing while having to listen to haters challenge his ace status is like poking a unsuspecting rabid animal with a sharp stick.

Entry Filed under: Miller Park, no hitter, Houston Astros, Carlos Zambrano, Ted Lilly