That Sports Blog Guy brings you breaking news first:
Chicago Cubs teammates Carlos Zambrano and Michael Barrett came to blows Friday afternoon following Zambrano's fifth-inning exit against the Braves. Zambrano gave up seven runs on the day and left trailing 7-1.
The two initially appeared to argue over a crossed-up pitch sign before Zambrano took a swing at Barrett. Teammates and Lou Piniella broke up the scuffle, which ended with Zambrano palming Barrett's face like a basketball.
Following the scuffle, Zambrano exited to the locker room. Barrett paced the dugout, visibly upset.
Moments later, Pineilla and Larry Rothchild went down the tunnel towards the clubhouse for unknown reasons. Barrett was removed from the game and replaced by Koyie Hill before the next inning.
A source close to the situation speculated that the conflict between the two players may have continued in the locker room.
By 3:20 p.m., within a half-hour of the scuffle, Zambrano was reported as leaving the stadium.
Sound off on what you think of the incident! Is Zambrano a basket case?
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