Zito avoids 0-8 start, actually has quality start

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I suppose all good things must come to an end some time and that includes the insanity surrounding Barry Zito and his 0-7 start this season. Zito who signed an 7 year $126 million dollar contract with the San Fransisco Giants with an option for an eight season at $18 million had been relegated to the bullpen following his April 7 start against the Cincinnati Reds only to return to the ... [link]

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