Philadelphia Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro has called a report that the club signed Carlos Zambrano "ridiculously premature."
Amaro said the Phillies would take a look at Zambrano, who recently signed with the independent Long Island Ducks. Amaro said the Phillies would consider signing Zambrano if he looked good.
With Roy Halladay sidelined, Philadelphia is currently without a fifth starter.