December 28, 200619 yr Barry Zito is now a San Francisco Giant. They have reached an agreement on a $126 million, seven-year contract. Zito a Giant
December 28, 200619 yr I'm just glad the Mets didn't get him. Crazy to pay a pitcher that much who hasn't been that great over the last couple of seasons.
December 28, 200619 yr I'm just glad the Mets didn't get him. Crazy to pay a pitcher that much who hasn't been that great over the last couple of seasons.I guess it depends on what you define as great. Zito has been among the most durable pitchers in the majors, making 34 or more starts and throwing 210 or more innings in six straight seasons. He was 16-10 with a 3.83 ERA last season and has a 102-63 career record with a 3.55 ERA. Zito won the 2002 AL Cy Young Award after going 23-5. I would consider that top of the heap in todays pitching market.
December 28, 200619 yr Maybe win their division, but not having Scmidt anymore, means that is as far as they can go.
December 28, 200619 yr I guess it depends on what you define as great. I would consider that top of the heap in todays pitching market. W-L ERA 2000 Oak 7-4 2.72 2001 Oak 17-8 3.49 2002 Oak 23-5 2.75 2003 Oak 14-12 3.30 2004 Oak 11-11 4.48 2005 Oak 14-13 3.86 2006 Oak 16-10 3.83 Looks pretty subpar to me. Since he won the CY young in 2002 his era has increased and he has had 10+ losses in each of the seasons. IMO it's not worth $126 million.
December 28, 200619 yr His record isn't all that impressive, but Barry Zito is one of the best pitchers in the game today. He's also my favorite pitcher in the game.
December 28, 200619 yr His record isn't all that impressive, but Barry Zito is one of the best pitchers in the game today. He's also my favorite pitcher in the game. His record isn't impressive that's a given. But if you've watched Barry Zito pitch then you will know that his curve ball hasn't been the same over the last couple of years. In the AL hitters had gotten used to it and adjusted. Last year he looked better and had seemed to be getting his groove back. I like Zito, don't get me wrong but I think it's a crazy amount to spend on a pitcher who hasn't been the same since 2002. Hopefully he will work out for the giants and live up to his contract.
December 28, 200619 yr Subpar? Wow... I didn't mean "subpar" I meant average. I was typing too quickly.. He hasn't been subpar but hasn't been above average either.
December 28, 200619 yr 05 wasn't that great either. Almost a 4 era. His mechanics had been dwindling since Peterson had been gone. I'm saying he didn't deserve that contract for the stats he has put up over the last couple of years.
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