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CARACAS, Venezuela -- Carlos Zambrano is excited about the trade that sent him from the Chicago Cubs to the Miami Marlins, expressing confidence that it will rejuvenate his career. The hot-tempered pitcher was a three-time all-star with the Cubs, but he feuded with teammates, management and umpires. Miami is hoping he will get back on track while pitching for his Venezuelan countryman, new Marlins manager Ozzie Guillen. "This is like a rebirth in my career, and I say so because it is a new experience, a change that creates a new opportunity," Zambrano said Thursday in his first public comments since the deal. Zambrano was 125-81 with a 3.60 ERA during 11 seasons with the Cubs, a rocky tenure that ended Aug. 12. He was ejected from a game, cleaned out his locker, talked about retiring and was suspended without pay. He was sent to the Marlins last Thursday for fellow right-hander Chris Volstad. Zambrano, due to earn US$18 million this season in the final year of his contract, waived his no-trade clause to accept the deal. "My time with the Cubs was very successful except for the last two years," he said. "But I would say there were 11 years of success and would like to be remembered well in Chicago. Unfortunately the last two years there was no mutual understanding on either side and many things happened." The 30-year-old Zambrano expressed gratitude to the Marlins for having confidence in him. "Going to Miami will be more relaxed, waiting to do my job and together with my teammates trying to win with this team," he said. Philadelphia 76ers Jersey UK . "Hey Loup, you can take off the uniform," said Romero. "Its not going anywhere." If Loups first major league appearance is any indication, Romeros probably right. Houston Rockets Jersey UK . Sure, they still miss injured captain Sidney Crosby and other sidelined stars, but Evgeni Malkin is doing his best to pick up the scoring slack. Richard Park scored the go-ahead goal 2:23 into the third period, and Malkin padded the lead with two late tallies to give the suddenly hot Penguins a 4-1 victory over the New York Rangers on Thursday night. www.nbashopofficial.co.uk/washington-wizards/ .J. -- Four months after undergoing surgery on his right knee, New Jersey Devils forward Zach Parise has been cleared to start skating. Miami Heat Jersey UK . Its been that kind of season for the Detroit right-hander. Scherzer won his 11th straight decision to start the year and Victor Martinez hit a first-inning grand slam to lead the Tigers to a 10-3 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Saturday night. Sacramento Kings Jersey UK .Y. -- The third period was often a dreaded 20 minutes for the New York Islanders this season.ROUND ROCK, Texas -- Josh Hamilton is suffering from migraine headaches and the Texas Rangers slugger is day to day. Rangers manager Ron Washington said Hamilton would be evaluated before the clubs exhibition game Monday night against its Triple-A affiliate, Round Rock. The centre fielder left Friday nights game against Colorado with a tight left groin. The Rangers also announced a handful of roster decisions. Washington said outfielder Craig Gentry and infielders Alberto Gonzales and Brandon Snyder had maade the big league team.dddddddddddd Texas infielder Luis Hernandez and outfielder Julio Borbon will start the season at Round Rock and play shortstop and centre field, respectively, for the Triple-A club. "We decided to keep Gentry over Borbon because Gentry is a right-handed hitter and we needed his bat to mix and match," Washington said. "Gonzales is staying with us because he has experience sitting around at the major league level and Hernandez needs to play every day." ' ' '