Barry! Barry! Barry! ZITO!!!
FUCK YEAH. Finally the Giants do something right. And boy oh boy did they do something. The best FA available, and 2nd best of the crop behind Soriano IMHO, is coming to pitch in a Giants uniform in 2007. And, as Leann Tweeden says, B-Zit is gonna look HOT (think Ish from Pimp My Ride) in the orange and black.
I really couldn't believe it this morning when Jesse woke me up hella early yelling into the phone that we got Zito.
OK, honestly, the money is a little ridiculous, but its a sign of the times. Yes, I ripped the Gil Meche and Ted Lilly signings, but at least we're getting talent, and at least he's only 28 years old. Some analysts say he's merely replacing Schmidt, but I think Zito will have much better numbers than Gayson. I would believe him to be a 20-win shoe-in if it weren't for our weak ass lineup. However, all the other lineups in the NL, especially the West, are so goddam awful you never know....The effect he has on the young guns, Cain and Lowry especially, will be extremely important. Blanton, Haren, and the Duke, among others, were all young guys who seemed to flourish under Zito's "veteran" guidance. If Cain stops walking people and continues his success from the 2nd half last year and Lowry gets some consistency behind his changeup (when its on, he's lethal), a front four of Zito/Cain/Lowry/Morris will look VERY strong.
If we get a little lucky, this team might just limp into the playoffs. Then, who knows what can happen?
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I agree mikel. I think he will have a very positive effect on the young pitchers. With Zito's help, I think Cain and Lowry have the potential to be really good. Also, becuase the NL is such a piece of crap (I know STL won the WS but whatever), Zito will have a really strong year. Although I love Zito as an A, I support this FA pickup like, a lot. I can't wait to see Barry and Barry on the same field. I will miss him in the green and gold.
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