Cincinnati Reds became the 5th franchise to win the 10,000 Games

TheĀ Cincinnati RedsĀ became the 5th franchise to win the 10,000th game in franchise history by defeating theĀ Cubs, 9 – 4, on a cold blustery day atĀ Wrigley Field. Cubs starterĀ Chris VolstadĀ gives up four runs in the 1st to send the Reds on their way. They joined the Giants, Dodgers, Cardinals and Braves.

The Cubs trade Carlos Zambrano to the Marlins for right-hander Chris Volstad and cash

The Cubs trade Carlos Zambrano to the Marlins for right-hander Chris Volstad and cash. The 30 year-old right-hander will join fellow Venezuelan Ozzie Guillen, Miami’s new manager, who has been publicly supportive during the combative hurler’s controversial moments, which have included firing a ball into the outfield and physically fighting with teammates.