SF Giants Desperately Turn to Plan Zito, Lose

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SF Giants Desperately Turn to Plan Zito, Lose
The Sporting Blog found this 5/8/2008 on www.sportsbybrooks.com [flag]
After demoting the $126 million man to the bullpen a whole week ago, Barry Zito found himself back on the rubber in the bottom of the first in Pittsburgh last night: a putative starter for a putrid team yet again. He managed mediocrity , taking nearly 100 pitches to eke out five innings of two-run ball against the Pirates. Unfortunately, that pathetic Giants offense only scored once. Giants ... [link]

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