Zambrano uses brushback pitch on Guillen
New Marlins pitcher wastes no time on first day of camp
"Big Z," new Marlins pitcher Carlos Zambrano warming up with the other pitchers.
Carlos Zambrano says his spring training is off to a good start as he tries to come back from the worst year of his career.
The three-time All-Star's first throwing session Wednesday included plenty of strikes and one brushback pitch -- to Ozzie Guillen. The Miami Marlins' manager was leaning on a bat near home plate, watching Zambrano work, when a fastball came whizzing his way.
Guillen let out a yelp and dodged the pitch with a frantic skip.
Zambrano wore out his welcome with the Chicago Cubs because of a combative personality, so there are likely more brushbacks to come. He had a series of run-ins with teammates, management and umpires before his 11-year career with the Cubs ended last August.
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