posted by johnnyhair
vote down
flag
tireball.com - 4/28/2008
—
The San Jose Mercury News reports that Barry Zito could be headed to the bullpen. Zito is owed $112.5 million over the next six years.
Zito is 0-6 with a 7.53 ERA this season. It wasn’t necessarily if Zito would be moved to the pen but when. He’s allowed three or more runs in five of his six starts this season and a three inning outing against the Cincinnati Reds in which he allowed 8 ...
Comments
Related: barry zito
Brandon Webb Vs. Barry Zito: A Juxtaposition
sportsyenta.blogspot.com 4/23/2008 — I watched some portions of last night's Giants-Diamondbacks game despite the fact that there were no mullets to be seen. At least there was one hell of an interesting pitching matchup. Otherwise watching the Giants is absolutely brutal. What we had ...
sportsyenta.blogspot.com 4/23/2008 — I watched some portions of last night's Giants-Diamondbacks game despite the fact that there were no mullets to be seen. At least there was one hell of an interesting pitching matchup. Otherwise watching the Giants is absolutely brutal. What we had ...
Webb First to Five
babeslovebaseball.com 4/23/2008 — Arizona Diamondbacks ace Brandon Webb became the first pitcher to five wins Tuesday with their 5-4 victory over the struggling Barry Zito (0-5, 5.61 ERA) and his San Francisco Giants.
babeslovebaseball.com 4/23/2008 — Arizona Diamondbacks ace Brandon Webb became the first pitcher to five wins Tuesday with their 5-4 victory over the struggling Barry Zito (0-5, 5.61 ERA) and his San Francisco Giants.
The Deterioration of Barry Zito
sportsloungeblog.com 4/23/2008 — Barry Zito’s nightmare as a member of the San Francisco Giants continued last night when he lost 5-4 to the surging Diamondbacks, dropping his record for the 2008 season to 0-5. Zito’s line for the game has become a familiar sight ever since he ...
sportsloungeblog.com 4/23/2008 — Barry Zito’s nightmare as a member of the San Francisco Giants continued last night when he lost 5-4 to the surging Diamondbacks, dropping his record for the 2008 season to 0-5. Zito’s line for the game has become a familiar sight ever since he ...
Whats wrong with Zito?
mysportsrumors.com 4/24/2008 — San Francisco Giants “ace” pitcher Barry Zito is continuing to struggle in his second year with the team. This is something that is definitely a head scratcher as Zito was almost always on point in his days with the Oakland Athletics. Some argue its the money, but I don’t buy that, players may slack off after a big contract but they don’t
mysportsrumors.com 4/24/2008 — San Francisco Giants “ace” pitcher Barry Zito is continuing to struggle in his second year with the team. This is something that is definitely a head scratcher as Zito was almost always on point in his days with the Oakland Athletics. Some argue its the money, but I don’t buy that, players may slack off after a big contract but they don’t
Barry Zito Could Buy More Garlic Fries Than You
sportsbybrooks.com 4/25/2008 — For San Francisco Giants fans, the phrase “buyer beware” certainly could have braced them for the 0-5 start Barry Zito has thrust upon the bay. But whether or not he wins 20 or loses 20, Zito — like every other non-commission based ...
sportsbybrooks.com 4/25/2008 — For San Francisco Giants fans, the phrase “buyer beware” certainly could have braced them for the 0-5 start Barry Zito has thrust upon the bay. But whether or not he wins 20 or loses 20, Zito — like every other non-commission based ...
Thar Barry Blows! But Does Zito Really?
atthedish.eyepokemedia.com 4/28/2008 — What is up with the guy? Give him $126 million over seven years and he proceeds to stink worse than the gym t-shirt I wore from freshman to senior year in high school WITHOUT washing it once! Okay, okay, since I’ve gotten married, my personal hygiene hasn’t been all that bad, but honestly, I was trying to make a point - Barry Zito blows. For now...
atthedish.eyepokemedia.com 4/28/2008 — What is up with the guy? Give him $126 million over seven years and he proceeds to stink worse than the gym t-shirt I wore from freshman to senior year in high school WITHOUT washing it once! Okay, okay, since I’ve gotten married, my personal hygiene hasn’t been all that bad, but honestly, I was trying to make a point - Barry Zito blows. For now...
It's become a punchline
milehighramblings.blogspot.com 4/28/2008 — Barry Zito is a bad number five. Is he headed to the 'pen? Is he missing a start?
milehighramblings.blogspot.com 4/28/2008 — Barry Zito is a bad number five. Is he headed to the 'pen? Is he missing a start?
The many 'Wow, I just got rocked!' faces of Barry Zito
sports.yahoo.com 4/28/2008 — A greatest hits collection of Barry Zito's outings this season.
sports.yahoo.com 4/28/2008 — A greatest hits collection of Barry Zito's outings this season.
Inside the mind of Barry Zito, baseball's most overpaid long reliever
allonthefield.blogspot.com 4/29/2008 — Without any specific injuries to point to, we can only assume that the source of Barry Zito's problems is his mind. And since we can only guess as to what might actually be going on in there, All on the Field takes a look at Zito's wisdom after his starts this season.
allonthefield.blogspot.com 4/29/2008 — Without any specific injuries to point to, we can only assume that the source of Barry Zito's problems is his mind. And since we can only guess as to what might actually be going on in there, All on the Field takes a look at Zito's wisdom after his starts this season.
Brian Sabean Appreciation Thread
lookoutlanding.com 4/29/2008 — So as you've all surely heard by now, Barry Zito - the durable front-of-the-rotation starter with ~5.8 years and $114m left on his contract - has been bumped to middle relief. By the Giants. The move, while surprising, is long overdue, as Zito's ...
lookoutlanding.com 4/29/2008 — So as you've all surely heard by now, Barry Zito - the durable front-of-the-rotation starter with ~5.8 years and $114m left on his contract - has been bumped to middle relief. By the Giants. The move, while surprising, is long overdue, as Zito's ...
The San Francisco Giants Demote Barry Zito to the Bullpen, Should Demote Themselves Instead
baseballmastermind.com 4/29/2008 — Let's get some things straight: 1) Zito was never a hard-thrower and while the decline in his velocity is concerning, it was an inevitability, although the Giants were hoping the decline would come later rather than now. 2) Zito has never had good command of his fast ball. Hitters are sitting on the fastball and things are getting ugly for the left-hander and for the San Francisco Giants.
baseballmastermind.com 4/29/2008 — Let's get some things straight: 1) Zito was never a hard-thrower and while the decline in his velocity is concerning, it was an inevitability, although the Giants were hoping the decline would come later rather than now. 2) Zito has never had good command of his fast ball. Hitters are sitting on the fastball and things are getting ugly for the left-hander and for the San Francisco Giants.
Fresno says forget the 'pen, banish Barry Zito to our town!
sports.yahoo.com 4/29/2008 — The Fresno Bee starts a campaign for Barry Zito to come to Fresno and join the AAA-Grizzlies
sports.yahoo.com 4/29/2008 — The Fresno Bee starts a campaign for Barry Zito to come to Fresno and join the AAA-Grizzlies
THT Daily:THT Daily: Zito to the pen
hardballtimes.com 4/29/2008 — Only five games yesterday, but Barry Zito and, um, Roger Clemens, still made some news.
hardballtimes.com 4/29/2008 — Only five games yesterday, but Barry Zito and, um, Roger Clemens, still made some news.
Note: Zito sent to the Bullpen
metsblog.com 4/29/2008 — The Giants have demoted Barry Zito to the bullpen, as was first reported by ESPN’s Buster Olney yesterday afternoon. Zito signed a $126 million, seven-year contract with the Giants following the 2006 season. He is 0–6 with a 7.53 ERA ...
metsblog.com 4/29/2008 — The Giants have demoted Barry Zito to the bullpen, as was first reported by ESPN’s Buster Olney yesterday afternoon. Zito signed a $126 million, seven-year contract with the Giants following the 2006 season. He is 0–6 with a 7.53 ERA ...
Paging Dave Littlefield, Please Pick Up Your Pitcher
blog.baseballdigestdaily.com 4/29/2008 — The San Francisco Giants, in an attempt to... uh, I don't know, have moved Barry Zito to the bullpen . ...
blog.baseballdigestdaily.com 4/29/2008 — The San Francisco Giants, in an attempt to... uh, I don't know, have moved Barry Zito to the bullpen . ...
Remember When Zito Was Awesome?
babeslovebaseball.com 4/29/2008 — It's been a while, but there was indeed a time when Barry Zito was awesome at pitching.
babeslovebaseball.com 4/29/2008 — It's been a while, but there was indeed a time when Barry Zito was awesome at pitching.
Giants Completely Mishandling Barry Zito
larrybrownsports.com 4/29/2008 — Sure it would be funny to make some crack about Barry Zito being the most expensive long reliever in history, but that would be trite. I don’t feel like piling onto Barry even though people say it’s hard to sympathize with a man making ...
larrybrownsports.com 4/29/2008 — Sure it would be funny to make some crack about Barry Zito being the most expensive long reliever in history, but that would be trite. I don’t feel like piling onto Barry even though people say it’s hard to sympathize with a man making ...
Zen Is Not Enough For Barry Zito
blastmagazineblogs.com 4/29/2008 — Here are some things Barry Zito needs to do to get back in the rotation.
blastmagazineblogs.com 4/29/2008 — Here are some things Barry Zito needs to do to get back in the rotation.
Zito in Relief — baseballmusings.com
Barry Zito is headed to the bullpen: Zito was told the news before Monday's game, one day after he surrendered eight earned runs in three innings to the Reds and fell to 0-6 with a 7.53 ERA. "We'll put Barry...
Shocker: Giants Send Zito to Bullpen — Sons of Steve Garvey
"Hmmm, what rhymes with 'Lidge'?"
From " After 0-6 start, Giants move $126M ace Zito to bullpen " at ESPN.com:
The highest paid pitcher in Major League Baseball is out of a starting job.
San Francisco moved $126 million ace Barry Zito into the bullpen on Monday. The move was first reported by ESPN The Magazine's Buster Olney.
Zito, who signed the seven-year deal with the team ...
Money Can't Buy You Love Or Wins: Barry Zito Headed to San Francisco's Bullpen — Oriole Post - Baltimore Orioles Analysis & News; The World of Baseball and Beyond
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 ...
The $126 Million Reliever — Bronx Liaison
One of the most unbelievable stories in Major League Baseball is Barry Zito's complete regression into a Jamie Moyer-like starter, except he is 29 and not collecting Social Security checks. The story took another ugly turn as Zito has been moved to the Giants bullpen until they can fake his death further notice: Barry Zito was demoted to the bullpen Monday by the San Francisco Giants, who ...
AP: Giants send struggling pitcher Barry Zito to bullpen — BBTF's Baseball Primer Newsblog
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 ...
[MLB] 4/29: Barry Zito to the bullpen — Rays of Light
The Giants are putting Barry Zito and the $100 million they still owe him in the bullpen. Might this possibly be the worst contract ever signed in baseball history?
It’s so funny, because...
To read the rest of this story, visit www.futurerays.com
Barry Zito Might Be the Most Expensive Middle Reliever of All Time — FanHouse
You and I have something in common with Barry Zito . We all have the exact same number of wins as professional baseball pitchers in the month of April. No, I don't have any either. Relax. Dollar for dollar, it's hard to fathom that any pitcher in professional baseball could be worse. And Zito knows this. Which is how he ended up in front of his locker apologizing to the freaking media ...
Odds and Ends: Bonds, Zito, Bush — MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com
Today's link compilation.
Dusty Baker spoke to Barry Bonds on the phone a few weeks ago, and came away feeling that Bonds does not miss baseball.
A mere ten million bucks, a team can eat that. But, as Andrew Baggarly says , "They don't make mouths big enough to eat the roughly $112.5 million that Barry Zito is guaranteed." Zito could be exiled to the bullpen.
...
Barry Zito. ’nuff said. — EveryJoe » Baseball
Boy, it must suck to be Barry Zito right about now. Only a few years ago Zito was the talk of the baseball — a 23 game winner in 2002 who had always shown himself to be a quality starter — and now, in 2008, he’s done something that hasn’t been done by… by… *sigh* Mike Maroth in 2003.
What such feat is this? Barry Zito has gone 0-for-April, taking on ...
Barry Zito is the new Matt Morris: Time to (fake or) come up with an injury, Barry! — Kawakami
Barry Zito is a few years younger than Matt Morris and humongously more impossible for the Giants to release or trade, but..
(Psst: After today’s 3-inning, 8-run disaster, to drop him to 0-6 with a 7.53 ERA, it’s time for Barry to start muttering about a sore hip or elbow or groin...
Continue reading...
Giants Won't Skip Zito — Eli's MLB Rumors
The Giants have failed to add depth via minor trades and the draft and it is starting to catch up to them. Barry Zito is 0-5 with a 5.61 ERA with only 10 strikeouts this season, and many are saying they should move him to the bullpen. Zito was never on a team with solid run support, so he always racked up in decisions leading to high loss totals. However, now that he is in San Francisco ...
The Barry Zito Salary and Garlic Fry Calculator — FanHouse
Actually, what the San Francisco Chronicle has created is a "calculator" to determine how long it would take you to make what Barry Zito makes in one season ($14.5 million dollars). It is reasonable and safe to assume that the citizens of the greater Bay area are fed up with Mr. Zito. Ever wonder just how under-paid you are? Consider this: The salary of Giants pitcher Barry Zito -- who's ...
The Demise of One-Time Cool Guy Barry Zito — The Big Lead
In late Dec. of 2006, Barry Zito signed the most lucrative contract for a pitcher in baseball history - seven years, $126 million with the San Francisco Giants. Two months later, in February, the above photo appeared on the internet. Zito was partying with 19-year-old actress Hillary Duff in LA. Obviously celebrating his wealth like the rock star that he was.
On June 4, 2007, he 6-hit the ...
…. Where is he? — Only Baseball Matters
Barry Zito fell to 0-5, and has everyone looking for answers.
…. Bochy responded to a question about Zito by saying, with lips clenched, “It was not a good night, not a good outing for him. I’ll leave it at that.”
…. Zito was not happy either. Nor did he make any excuses. “We came out and we capitalized on Webb’s mistakes,” he said. ...
Barry Zito Rules The Kingdom Of Fail [MLB Closer] — Deadspin
Barry Zito and the Giants; has there been a worse investment, ever? That SUV you bought in 2006, perhaps? The first 12 episodes of John From Cincinnati ? You've got to hand it to him though; even after struggling through his suckiest performance of the season on Tuesday, he faced reporters afterward and was even quotable. Give him that.
Zito was staked to a 3-0 lead over the Diamondbacks ...
Gameday Thread, #20: 4/22 vs.Giants — AZ Snakepit
Barry Zito RHP, 0-4, 4.50
Brandon Webb RHP, 4-0, 1.86
Baseball-Reference.com preview [opens in new window]
Poor Barry Zito. He's on the worst losing streak of his career, having dropped four in a row. However, the L's probably have less do with Bazza - his ERA over that time is only 4.50 - than the offensive futility of the ...
Giants Notes — The Giants Baseball Blog- A San Francisco Giants Blog and Fan Website
Tuesday nights start in Arizona is a huge one for Barry Zito. Currently sitting at 0-4, Zito takes the mound in search of his first win of the season against one of the best pitchers in the league, Brandon Webb. While Zito has been better in his last two starts than he was in his first two, he's still walking way too many batters and getting himself behind in the count early. With Zito topping ...
Giants pitching coach works with Zito — Major League Baseball News
Although Barry Zito has been demoted to the bullpen, Giants pitching coach Dave Righetti sounded emphatic about doing all he can to help the left-hander regain enough of his form to return to the rotation.
Although Barry Zito has been demoted to the bullpen, Giants pitching coach Dave Righetti sounded emphatic about doing all he can to help the left-hander regain enough of his form to return to the rotation.
Zito sees move to bullpen as only temporary — USATODAY.com MLB - Top Stories
Even on its second day, the news of Barry Zito's demotion to the bullpen made a big splash on the baseball landscape, to the ...
Even on its second day, the news of Barry Zito's demotion to the bullpen made a big splash on the baseball landscape, to the ...
Fraley: Barry Zito: A flop to end all free-agent flops — Latest Sporting News Articles for MLB
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.
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.
Giants decide to send $126M ace Zito to bullpen — ESPN.com - MLB
San Francisco moved Barry Zito into the bullpen on Monday.
San Francisco moved Barry Zito into the bullpen on Monday.
ZITO SENT TO SF'S BULLPEN — NY Post: Sports
Barry Zito was demoted to the bullpen yesterday by the Giants, who hope the former Cy Young winner 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...
Barry Zito was demoted to the bullpen yesterday by the Giants, who hope the former Cy Young winner 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...
Giants Send Struggling Zito to Bullpen — Wash Post MLB
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.
Giants send struggling Zito to bullpen — USATODAY.com MLB - Top Stories
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. The left-hander has lost his first six starts this season and has a 7.53 ERA
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. The left-hander has lost his first six starts this season and has a 7.53 ERA
Giants send $126 million left-hander Barry Zito to bullpen — Boston.com -- Baseball News
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.
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.
Giants send $126M lefty Barry Zito to bullpen — Latest Sporting News Articles for MLB
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- Barry Zito was demoted to the bullpen Monday by the San Francisco Giants, who ...
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- Barry Zito was demoted to the bullpen Monday by the San Francisco Giants, who ...
Giants send struggling Zito to bullpen — 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 ...
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 ...
Zito to work things out in bullpen — Major League Baseball News
The Giants sent struggling Opening Day starter Barry Zito to the bullpen Monday, one day after his record fell to a Major League-worst 0-6.
The Giants sent struggling Opening Day starter Barry Zito to the bullpen Monday, one day after his record fell to a Major League-worst 0-6.
Zito winless in 1st 6 starts for 1st time after Reds roll — Boston.com -- Baseball News
Edinson Volquez struck out a career-high 10 in seven innings, Brandon Phillips homered twice and the Cincinnati Reds roughed up Barry Zito in a 10-1 win over the San Francisco Giants on Sunday.
Edinson Volquez struck out a career-high 10 in seven innings, Brandon Phillips homered twice and the Cincinnati Reds roughed up Barry Zito in a 10-1 win over the San Francisco Giants on Sunday.
Giants pondering shakeup for Zito — Major League Baseball News
Giants starting pitcher Barry Zito managed just three innings as the Reds tagged him for eight runs, dropping the Giants, 10-1, at AT&T Park on Sunday afternoon.
Giants starting pitcher Barry Zito managed just three innings as the Reds tagged him for eight runs, dropping the Giants, 10-1, at AT&T Park on Sunday afternoon.
Dirty dozen: 12 deals GMs wish they had back — FOXSports.com News for MLB
Some big-money deals don't look so good anymore. Tracy Ringolsby breaks down the worst (yeah, Barry Zito, you're on it).
Some big-money deals don't look so good anymore. Tracy Ringolsby breaks down the worst (yeah, Barry Zito, you're on it).
Dirty dozen: 12 deals GMs wish they had back — FOXSports.com News for MLB
Some big-money deals don't look so good anymore. Tracy Ringolsby breaks down the worst (yeah, Barry Zito, you're on it).
Some big-money deals don't look so good anymore. Tracy Ringolsby breaks down the worst (yeah, Barry Zito, you're on it).
Zito could use some offensive backing — Major League Baseball News
Left-hander Barry Zito is struggling along at 0-4, but also has been given only 1.23 runs per game to work with -- the lowest support in the National League. Zito faces a tough task on Tuesday against the D-backs in Brandon Webb, who's 4-0.
Left-hander Barry Zito is struggling along at 0-4, but also has been given only 1.23 runs per game to work with -- the lowest support in the National League. Zito faces a tough task on Tuesday against the D-backs in Brandon Webb, who's 4-0.
