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The magic on this demo tape? It apparently belongs to Barry Zito
The magic on this demo tape? It apparently belongs to Barry Zito
Well, we might as well shut down the Internet for the day, because I'm pretty sure we're going to see any baseball posts better than this one. According to The Dirty , those fine purveyors of Matt Leinart photos , Giants pitcher Barry Zito recently recorded a demo song in presumable hopes ...
Want The Dulcet Tones of Barry Zito For Your Own?
Want The Dulcet Tones of Barry Zito For Your Own?
therookiesblog.com — The dour John Mayer? So Minda told me about Barry Zito’s song before Big League Stew picked... up on it from her Twitter and Hot Clicks picked it up from that. This frustrates me, because I knew it was Internet gold and didn’t run with it. In any case, as restitution, I ... (more) Want The Dulcet Tones of Barry Zito For Your Own?
Barry Zito Serenades You For the Weekend
Barry Zito Serenades You For the Weekend
sportingnews.com — No weekend blog again this weekend, so instead I leave you with a gift that will keep... on giving this weekend. Barry Zito's "A Man's Gotta Do What A Man's Gotta Do" is a classic for our time. And really, I know ... (more) Barry Zito Serenades You For the Weekend
Time to Add (Gulp) Barry Zito?
fantasybaseballhotstove.blogspot.com — Barry Zito hasn't allowed more than 2 earned runs in any of his five starts since the... all-star game. He has struck out 25 hitters to only 9 walks and his WHIP is 1.16 during the run. For the moment though he sits under the radar in fantasy baseball ... (more) Time to Add (Gulp) Barry Zito?
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Hot Clicks: Alyssa Milano, things learned on Twitter
SI.com - Extra Mustard — ... A demo tape of Barry Zito doing some singing has been unearthed and, well, I'm tone deaf, so I can't really make a judgement. You can form your own opinion. ...

Barry Zito Serenades You For the Weekend
The Sporting Blog — ... keep on giving this weekend. Barry Zito's "A Man's Gotta Do What A Man's Gotta Do" is a classic for our time. And really, I know what you're thinking. Chris, this sounds awful! Make it stop! Why isn't he on key? He has approximately 126 million reasons why he doesn't care if he's on key. Deal with it people. Now if only I knew my way around Garage Band a little bit better so I could put out the Auto-Tune remix. (A tip of the cap to The Dirty found via Big League Stew for this gem.)

Barry Zito Sings A Man's Gotta Do What A Man's Gotta Do
FanIQ Blog — ... Barry Zito's pitching ability has dropped significantly since his relative dominance in the early part of this decade. However, he still pitches better than he sings. If you hate yourself and want to attack your own eardrums, then hit play. But don't say I didn't warn you. Barry Zito Serenades You For the Weekend [The Sporting Blog] via [Big League Stew]

Want The Dulcet Tones of Barry Zito For Your Own?
The Rookies — ... So Minda told me about Barry Zito’s song before Big League Stew picked up on it from her Twitter and Hot Clicks picked it up from that. This frustrates me, because I knew it was Internet gold and didn’t run with it. In any case, as restitution, I liberated the MP3. You’re welcome, Internet. Barry Zito, “A Man’s Gotta Do”

NL West Getting Older (Better?) For Stretch Run
The Sporting Blog — ... after the right hander cleared waivers. Penny, who was put on waivers last week after going 7-8 with a 5.61 ERA for Boston this season, was picked up by the Giants to bolster (they hope) their young rotation of Tim Lincecum, Matt Cain and Jonathan Sanchez. At the very least, for the pro-rated league minimum of $100,000, The Giants could use Penny to be Barry Zito’s roadie for a month and the pickup would still make fiscal sense. ...

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