Giants send struggling Zito to bullpen
Published 4/29/2008 at FOXSports.com News for MLB
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.
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Barry Zito is demoted to the bullpen Monday by the Giants, who hope the former ace with a $126 million contract can correct his problems by working in relief.
Barry Zito is demoted to the bullpen Monday by the Giants, who hope the former ace with a $126 million contract can correct his problems by working in relief.
