The Cubs' Carlos Zambrano dug his hole a little deeper when he missed a team flight to Atlanta on Monday, reports the Trib. Zambrano—who is currently serving a six-game suspension for this dandy of a tirade—finally showed on Tuesday afternoon, prompting a brief heart-to-heart with manager Lou Piniella. No details of the discussion were divulged, but we here at Chicagoist have come up with a list of possible excuses for Big Z's tardiness:
- Forgot to pack his anger.
- Busy prepping for Larry King Live.
- Had a Conan moment.
- Found a cheaper flight on the internet.
- Too busy listening to his old Kris Kross tapes.
- Those damn Blue Line shuttle buses!
Zambrano will likely face a fine from the team, but is expected to make his Thursday start.



Couldn't find his blankie, binkie and pampers?
Nah, he was trying to rub one out before his flight, but it was his third of the day so it took too long.
He was probably too busy emailing his brother in Venezuela.
Something funny about the plane. tsewhtuos senilria?
How do yo say "I was wanking" in Spanish?
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