Is Carlos Zambrano on his way out of Chicago?  In the aftermath of losing out on Cliff Lee, the New York Yankees will likely target Zambrano, according to The New York Posts’ Bill Madden.

It won’t be easy to move Zambrano from the North side to the Bronx. The right-hander has a no-trade clause in his contract, and a Cub’s official close to Phil Rogers of The Chicago Tribune says that Zambrano is unwilling to waive the clause.

In mid-November, it was reported that Zambrano would use his no-trade clause if there were any attempts to move him this winter, but during the season he was open to being traded.

Zambrano was 11-6 with a 3.33 ERA in 2010, but went 8-0 with a 1.41 ERA in 11 starts since he came back from the restricted list midway through the year. Zambrano will earn $17.87 million in 2011 and $18 million in 2012. He has a $19.25 million mutual option in 2013 that will vest depending on his health and his placement in the Cy Young voting.