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Barry Zito doppelgangers
2008-05-29 17:36:00 A bunch of blogs mocked Mariah Carey for this "first pitch" atrocity: My question is: why is she dressed like a common streetwalker? Can't she at least upgrade her wardrobe to high-priced callgirl status?She isn't the worst out there. Check these out: His failure is now complete. BWAHAHAHAHAHAHA! Seriously, whiskey tango foxtrot?
By: The RotoFeed
Barry Zito (P-SF)
2008-04-29 22:57:00 Zito and his 7.53 ERA has been demoted to the Giant's bullpen.
By: The RotoFeed
Tuesdays with Smitty: Draft Weekend Thoughts and other Rumblings
2008-04-29 20:07:00 After trying to absorb as much of the NFL Draft this weekend, I came away with thoughts about teams, as well as some of the other action occurring in sports over the weekend. ? The draft really needs to go back to being in the morning and not the 3:00 pm start that it had this ...
Barry Zito: A flop to end all free-agent flops (SportingNews.com)
2008-04-29 18:36:00 Barry Zito’s move the the bullpen makes him the most expensive long reliever and at the top of the list of biggest free-agent flops. Read the full story.
By: MLB News Blog
The San Francisco Giants Demote Barry Zito to the Bullpen, Should Demote Th
2008-04-29 07:04:00 After starting the season with a 0-6 record and a 7.53 ERA, the San Francisco Giants have decided to move Barry Zito to the bullpen. Zito was unhappy with the decision, but also maintained his faith in management. For those who are unhappy with Barry Zito’s performance this season and last, it’s only understandable given ...
By: The RotoFeed
Giants send struggling pitcher Barry Zito to bullpen (AP)
2008-04-29 03:46:00 Barry Zito was demoted to the bullpen Monday by the San Francisco Giants, who hope the former ace can correct his problems by working in relief. Zito, who only 16 months ago signed a $126 million, seven-year contract with the Giants to lead their rotation, was informed of the move in a meeting with manager ...
By: MLB News Blog
Money Can't Buy You Love Or Wins: Barry Zito Headed to San Francisco's Bull
2008-04-29 03:34:00 Wow, $126 million doesn't get what it used to; in fact, it doesn't get what you want. In the worst case of larceny ever in sports -- the infamous Barry Zito and his nine figure deal is heading to the Giants' bullpen.Oh, it's heartache and pain in the City by the Bay...Barry Zito was demoted to the bullpen Monday by the San Francisco Giants, who hope the former ace can correct his problems by working in relief.Zito, who only 16 months ago signed a $126 million, seven-year contract with the Giants to lead their rotation, was informed of the move in a meeting with manager Bruce Bochy.The left-hander has lost his first six starts this season and has a 7.53 ERA that jumped considerably after Zito was tagged for eight earned runs in a 10-1 loss Sunday to Cincinnati.Well, San Francisco can't just cut him and eat their money -- that's lunacy. At this point, the Giants hope the southpaw can work through his issues.It may be a long summer in the city by the bay. Nine figures for a mop-u...
By: The Oriole Post
Barry Zito pitches into 7th inning for Giants in 4-3 loss to Triple-A Fresn
2008-03-27 07:43:00 Barry Zito had another encouraging outing in his final start before opening day. Never mind that it came against minor leaguers. The left-hander pitched into the seventh inning Wednesday night and the San Francisco Giants lost 4-3 to their Triple-A farm team, the Fresno Grizzlies. Zito entered with a 10.31 ERA in five exhibition starts, ...
By: MLB News Blog
Barry Zito throws 5 2-3 shutout innings in Giants? 4-3 victory over the Whi
2008-03-22 00:25:00 Barry Zito turned a rough spring into a promising season in one outing. The former Cy Young Award winner, in the second year of a $126 million, seven-year contract with San Francisco, did not allow a run in his final appearance in the desert. The Giants beat the Chicago White Sox 4-3 on Friday. “It ...
By: MLB News Blog
Barry Zito: The $126 Million Dollar Man
2008-03-17 08:37:00 It’s amazing that Nick Sabean still has a job. But I’ll let Grant do the Sabean bashing; he’s much better at it than I am. Zito’s claim to fame has been his durability; pitching in 223 innings per season throughout his A’s tenure. Zito was a VORP star because of it; ranking amongst the top 15 ...
By: The RotoFeed
Barry Zito looking to get comfortable with adjusted delivery (AP)
2008-03-12 01:41:00 After three spring training starts, Barry Zito remains an enigma. He struggled in his first year with the San Francisco Giants after signing a $126 million, seven-year contract, and still looks nothing like the pitcher who won the 2002 AL Cy Young Award with Oakland. Every starter can expect one awful outing during spring training, ...
By: MLB News Blog
Barry Zito, S - SF
2008-02-15 18:49:00 Bochy: Zito to start on Opening Day Visit Rotoworld.com for more analysis on this update.
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Daisuke Matzusaka or Barry Zito
2007-09-15 18:43:00 At least until September 18th, Daisuke Matzusaka and Barry Zito will have the same ERA of 4.41. This may be surprising to most people who have heard about the monstrousity of a mistake the Giants committed by giving Zito $126 MM - quite possibly the worst contract since Colorado gave Mike Hampton 8 years and $121 million dollars in the 2000-01 off-season so his children can attend better schools in the Denver area. Fortunately for the Red Sox, the $103+ MM they have committed to Dice-K goes unexamined. (And if Dice-K can win the CY Young in any of the next few seasons, unlikely, the value will increase by $4MM.) The question is why not. The Red Sox have made a whole slew of contract mistakes over the past few years. J.D. Drew's five-years and $70MM comes immediately to mind. With no market whatsoever, Drew opted out and signed with the Red Sox for that amount despite no other team being in the running for his services. The Red Sox also signed Edg...
By: The RotoFeed
Barry Zito allows 1 hit in 7 innings and Giants shut out Marlins 3-0 (AP)
2007-08-18 04:40:00 Barry Zito allowed one hit in shutout seven innings, and Rajai Davis hit his first career home run to help the San Francisco Giants beat the Florida Marlins 3-0 on Friday night. Cody Ross doubled in the fifth for the Marlins’ lone hit before Alejandro De Aza singled to lead off the ninth. Zito (9-11) ...
By: MLB News Blog
A Dubious Prognostication
2007-08-17 21:00:00 Braves starter Tim Hudson might want to check the numbers before giving his vote of confidence to a struggling friend:"I think this offseason he'll get things ironed out and get back to the place he wants to be," Hudson said Tuesday. "In coming years, people will look back on this year with him and laugh about it."I can't envision a future in which Giants fans would look back and laugh about Zito's miserable 2007 campaign. Even if he does manage to rebound, (as Hudson himself has) the first year of his enormous contract will hold nothing but bad memories for Zito, and for the disappointed fans who have begun to boo his every appearance. But I can't say I'm too optimistic about Zito's chances. His K/9 has dropped significantly for the 3rd straight year, and his BB/9 has risen significantly for the 3rd straight year. He's heading in the wrong direction. And the move to the weaker National League was supposed to help him.Zito's abysmal performance can't be blamed on bad luck; ...
How to Waste $10 Million: Sign Barry Zito
2007-08-17 17:30:00 Baseball Notebook How to Waste $10 Million: Sign Barry Zito as a Free Agent With about six weeks left in season Barry Zito 8-11 has a total of 8 wins and has an ERA of 5.13...not exactly why the Giants signed him to a $10 million contract for the 2007 season. Allowing five runs a game is not a
By: A Wikia Wiki
Jennie Finch and Eric Karrabell Belong Together
2007-07-16 15:50:00 I think we're all familiar with the fact that softball player Jennie Finch is a babe. She also seems like a pretty cool person judging from her stint on "This Week in Baseball" a couple years ago, and the fact that she and husband Casey Daigle (of the Diamondbacks AAA team), named their son Ace. Let's face it, that would be a cool name to have.However, this year, Jennnie took a gig at espn.com writing a column once a week called The Finch Files, in which readers write in ask her questions. It's not that she's been bad at it. From time to time, she offers interesting perspectives (aside from the weekly updates about her life). It's just that she's kinda ... obvious. To wit:- "At this point, if you can trade Zito, then trade him. His fastball is topping out in the mid-80s and he just doesn't look like the same pitcher who won the Cy Young a few years ago."- "It wouldn't surprise me to see (Barry Bonds) finish the year strong once the pressure of chasing Hank Aaron is off."- "C...
The Overhyped, Overrated, and Overpaid Barry Zito
2007-07-05 17:28:00 Barry Zito, the man whom the San Francisco Giants signed for 7 years and $126 million dollars, is currently sporting a 4.65 ERA and a record of 6-8. Not exactly the kind of performance you want from a player who is collecting that much money from your organization. But, unlike some people, I
By: A Wikia Wiki
CMI: Barry Zito Bonus
2007-06-06 16:22:00 In this CMI bonus, Giants pitcher Barry Zito tells Chris Myers about negotiating his mega-bucks deal with San Francisco, why he has a Reggie White jersey in his house and more. Click here to view the video. Read the full story.
By: MLB News Blog
Barry Zito: Fantasy Disappointment?
2007-05-23 19:09:00 You know Barry Zito. Former member of the Oakland "Big Three." Part of a rock band. Used to go out with Alyssa Milano. Known for his 12-6 curveball. Signed with the Giants for $126 million. Yeah... that guy. Did you also know that he has a 3-5 record and a 5.13 ERA? If you follow baseball, chances are you did. So why is the highest paid pitcher in baseball putting up numbers like Steve Trachsel? Well, honestly, because they have a similar skill level.Hopefully you read my Preseason Analysis of Barry Zito and didn't draft him. If you did, you've got a big problem on your hands. In that article I mentioned how Zito has only an average K rate (6.50 K/9), an unimpressive BB rate (3.50 BB/9), and a poor GB rate (38%). Has the move to the National League changed anything for Zito? Let's take a look.4.97 K/94.64 BB/938.0% GB.263 BABIP0.83 HR/9Well, it seems his K rate and his BB rate is worse than it has been in the past. I didn't see a K rate close to 7.0 as terribly unlikely, seeing ...
By: The RotoFeed
Barry Zito Faces old Team Oakland Athletics
2007-05-19 22:13:00 Barry zito of the Giants gave up multiple walks in a row in the first inning which led to a 4 run 1st inning for the Oakland Athletics at McCafee park. Giants never recovered and eventually led to a blowout that only the most hardcore Fans would bother watching to the bitter end. One of ...
Barry Zito Faces old Team Oakland Athletics
2007-05-19 22:13:00 Barry zito of the Giants gave up multiple walks in a row in the first inning which led to a 4 run 1st inning for the Oakland Athletics at McCafee park. Giants never recovered and eventually led to a blowout that only the most hardcore Fans would bother watching to the bitter end. One of ...
CMI: Barry Zito begins
2007-05-16 13:58:00 Barry Zito talks with Chris Myers about his Giant salary in San Francisco. Zito also reflects on where his pitching career began. Click here to view the video. Read the full story.
By: MLB News Blog
CMI Preview: Barry Zito
2007-05-12 11:16:00 Check out this preview of Chris Myers’ interview with Barry Zito. Hear what Zito has to say about his salary and teammate Barry Bonds. Click here to view the video. Read the full story.
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[MLB] The Full Count: Go ahead and ask Barry (Zito)
2007-04-17 17:33:00 1. 18 million dollar man: Barry Zito, who is making $18 million a year as part of his new contract with the Giants. In his first two starts he looked like a terrible investment, but on Monday he showed he could still be an ace. Zito shut ...
$126 M: Too heavy for Barry Zito?
2007-04-15 20:01:00 Money may not change a man, but in the long run it will will change the perception of others to the man. Others may change on the man but he has to stand up and be the same. A 0-2 start, Barry Zito is feeling the weight of the $126 million contract that was given to ...
By: Pabaon Sports
Get to know Barry Zito
2007-04-06 09:25:00 Barry Zito gets grilled by the BDSSP guys about which celebrity he’d like to meet, his idea of a dream date and why he moves into a new house every year. Click here to view the video. Read the full story.
By: MLB News Blog
Bust Alert - Barry Zito
2007-03-08 16:37:02 When I heard that the San Francisco Giants had signed Barry Zito to a $128 million, I'm not sure what processed first: the stupidity of the signing or the excitment that it was the Giants - and not my Mets - that had done the signing. After it had registered, I couldn't help doing a little dance in excitment. While my Mets are still missing an Ace Starting Pitcher, Barry Zito was not this Ace.Barry Zito, due to his great 2002 Cy Young season, his well-known 12-6 curveball, and his rock star image has become one of the most well-known pitchers in baseball. With Matsuzaka quickly scooped up the the Red Sox, Zito - to the common fan - appeared to be the best option left on the market. For whatever reason, the San Francisco Giants decided it was a wise move to sign him to the largest contract ever tendered a pitcher in major league history. The large sum was partially influenced by marketing opportunies for the team, but Zito still will not be worth it. Here's why.To start with, his ...
By: The RotoFeed
Giant Score: Barry Zito Gets Rich, Calls Everyone ?Dude,? Mo
2006-12-30 04:52:01 Barry Zito is awesome for so many reasons. He rips, he always acts stoned, and he is now a San Francisco Giant. Barry Zito, the surfer-pitcher, is the newest hundred million dollar man in the Bay Area. The yoga master slash left handed pitcher has agreed to a $126 million dollar (!!!!) seven year contract with SF. Zito, a Cy Young winner with the A’s, throws a nasty curve ball that will crush those Dodgers. HA! Related links: SF Examiner
By: THE RAD REPORT
Barry Zito Signs
2006-12-28 19:48:02 Good news Red Sox fans, you will get to see Barry Zito pitch next year. No, he’s not in a Red Sox uniform, nor is he in a Yankees uniform. He has signed a 7 year $126 million dollar deal with the San Francisco Giants. The deal includes an $18 million dollar option in the 8th year. The Giants come to Boston in June for a weekend series against the Red Sox. I am sure Scott Boras is happier than a pig in shit right now. His wallet just got fatter with this deal as he represents Barry Zito.
By: Random Thoughts
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