Cubs Trying To Cut Down On The Crazy?

According to Bruce Levine of ESPN Chicago, the Cubs are looking to get a little less crazy next year:

"We need a little speed at the top of our lineup," he said. "We probably need another nice RBI bat as well, but that's Jim's [Hendry, the Cubs' general manager] department. But if I'm asked, that's what I think is appropriate."

The team will most likely explore deals for outfielder Milton Bradley and starting pitcher Carlos Zambrano. Bradley has had a disappointing season and has a back-loaded contract for the last two years of his deal that will pay $23 million.

Zambrano has three years left at close to $50 million. He also has a complete no-trade clause over the life of the contract. However, the Cubs pitcher told me earlier in the season that if the team ever wanted to trade him, he wouldn't stand in their way.

I can understand why the Cubs may want to rid themselves of Bradley, but trading Zambrano seems a little foolish. If you trade Bradley because you're tired of his antics, the Cubs have a reasonable chance of finding a replacement that is an upgrade. If you trade Zambrano because you're tired of his antics, who do you bring in that's better? Craziness is only unacceptable if you are not producing. I don't know about the rest of you but I'm more than willing to keep Big Z around for three more years. What say you?