The Barry Zito Blows (Reverse Mojo) Thread - Page 3

Crapshoot · 07-08-2009, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by k0ruptr

fantastic Zito-esque performance tonite, wait that was Zito! nice job Z

and I didn't realize Zito has the lowest run support of all Major League starters this season at 2.8 rpg. wow that sucks for him...

Yeah, Zito is getting "Cained" this year.

AENeuman · 07-08-2009, 12:36 PM

It's lame how the giants go 3 months without playing the dogs (may 10th to aug 10th). Or really, it's lame that any team goes 3 months without playing their division leader.

sooner333 · 07-09-2009, 01:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Crapshoot

Good story. Good time to catch TIMMAH! as well - he's been en fuego recently, and just does it with ease. Where are you sitting?

I'm sitting down the left field line in the first deck up from the Giants bullpen. I went two a couple of games over July 4th, one in 101 down the right field line (next to the loft that they did the broadcasting from last night) and once in the left field bleachers. I'm just loving the chance to get to some games this summer while I'm out here for an internship. I've also been to a couple of A's games ($2 ticket, $1 hot dog night and then one A's-Giants game).

Bad-example · 07-11-2009, 12:30 AM

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Johnson is hurt and will miss a couple three weeks and Sanchez is right back in the rotation. Crap.

Bad-example · 07-12-2009, 02:13 PM

SD: K. Correia (5-7, 4.48 ERA) SF: B. Zito (5-8, 4.43 ERA)

Gotta love the team momentum heading into the break.

Crapshoot · 07-12-2009, 02:43 PM

Yeah, but Correia will find this time to get his revenge on us. I used to have such high hopes for him.

sooner333 · 07-12-2009, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Bad-example

SD: K. Correia (5-7, 4.48 ERA) SF: B. Zito (5-8, 4.43 ERA)

Gotta love the team momentum heading into the break.

Too bad there's not much momentum heading into the bottom of the 1st.

SackAttack · 07-12-2009, 03:26 PM

Is this a bad time to mention that I picked up Zito the other day in my fantasy league?

Crapshoot · 07-12-2009, 03:26 PM

Bengie Molina just needs to leave this team. There isn't a more frustrating hitter (and I'm including Rowand). Between him and Zito...

Karlifornia · 07-12-2009, 03:48 PM

Your shirt...it smells like 3-run homers

kingfc22 · 07-12-2009, 03:55 PM

So much for the sweep.

Bad-example · 07-14-2009, 02:51 PM

Found this note at www.mercurynews.com:

More summer reruns: Anyone who missed Jonathan Sanchez's no-hitter can see it again at 7 p.m. Thursday on Comcast SportsNet Bay Area.

Bad-example · 07-18-2009, 05:12 PM

SF: B. Zito (5-9, 5.01 ERA) Pit: C. Morton (1-2, 4.29 ERA)

The roller coaster ride continues...

SackAttack · 07-18-2009, 10:52 PM

Barry Zito is 0-2 with 11 ER surrendered in 10.2 IP since I picked him up for my fantasy roster.

Dun dun dun.

Bad-example · 07-20-2009, 01:56 PM

John Sickles takes a look back at Sanchez as a prospect. Interesting that he also thought Sanchez might excel as a late-inning power reliever.

Not a Rookie: Jonathan*Sanchez - Minor League Ball

Sun Tzu · 07-20-2009, 01:59 PM

Nice game pitched by Zito, but another loss. Squadoosh for support for Lincecum and Zito this series.

Bad-example · 07-23-2009, 01:53 PM

Another decent outing by Barry.

5IP 2H 1 ER 4K 4BB, tied 1-1 in the 6th.

Bad-example · 07-23-2009, 04:24 PM

Make that 7IP 3H 1R 1ER 5BB 6K. Nice late implosion by the Braves to help the Giants avoid the sweep. Losing three of four to the Braves has to be demoralizing.

Really curious what Sabean is going to do. Standing pat is pretty highly unlikely, even though it is probably the smart way to go.

Bad-example · 07-28-2009, 08:26 AM

Charlie Morton, RHP 3.86 vs. Barry Zito 4.68

15 K's for Timmy Franchise. Lincecum gave the Pirates so many rights they were begging for lefts. Well, here they come.

sooner333 · 07-29-2009, 02:38 AM

Zito with a quality ND in the Giants victory.

Bad-example · 08-02-2009, 09:57 AM

Cole Hamels 4.42 at Barry Zito 4.54

Predicting a typical Zito line: 6 2/3 IP 8H 4BB 3K 2R

Bad-example · 08-03-2009, 12:49 PM

6IP 6H 0BB 5K 3ER 2R...winning the series 3-1.

Not too shabby against the defending champs. Turns out, having major league quality players on the right side of the infield is a good thing.

lighthousekeeper · 08-08-2009, 08:26 AM

But a man's gotta do what a man's gotta do, said a man's gotta do what a man's gotta do, said a man's gotta Dew, 2nd verse

Bad-example · 08-08-2009, 04:45 PM

Thanks for that. Now I have someone besides my magic shirt to blame if Zito gets beat today.

Sun Tzu · 08-08-2009, 11:56 PM

Nice outting for Zito today.

6 IP, 3 H, 2 ER, 2 BB, 4 SO

Got the W to improve to 8-10 and dropped his ERA to 4.40. If he continues at this rate he'll be looking at a winning record with a sub 4 ERA.

sooner333 · 08-09-2009, 02:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Sun Tzu

Nice outting for Zito today.

6 IP, 3 H, 2 ER, 2 BB, 4 SO

Got the W to improve to 8-10 and dropped his ERA to 4.40. If he continues at this rate he'll be looking at a winning record with a sub 4 ERA.

But more likely, a losing record and a plus 5 ERA. (Crossing my fingers you're right and I'm wrong).

lighthousekeeper · 08-12-2009, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by lighthousekeeper

But a man's gotta do what a man's gotta do, said a man's gotta do what a man's gotta do, said a man's gotta Dew, 2nd verse

fwiw, I listened to this song only one time 4 days ago, and I cannot GET IT OUT OF MY HEAD! My brain is in a constant loop of: But a man's gotta do what a man's gotta do, said a man's gotta do what a man's gotta do, said a man's gotta do what a man's gotta do, But a man's gotta do what a man's gotta do, said a man's gotta do what a man's gotta do, said a man's gotta do what a man's gotta do, But a man's gotta do what a man's gotta do, said a man's gotta do what a man's gotta do, said a man's gotta do what a man's gotta do, But a man's gotta do what a man's gotta do, said a man's gotta do what a man's gotta do, said a man's gotta do what a man's gotta do

Bad-example · 08-14-2009, 06:42 PM

So what's a man gotta do to get a win against the Mets tonight?

Lathum · 08-14-2009, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Bad-example

So what's a man gotta do to get a win against the Mets tonight?

learn to bunt?

Bad-example · 08-14-2009, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Lathum

learn to bunt?

That would have helped. But the correct answer was "drive in 4 runs".

Bad-example · 08-19-2009, 09:31 AM

Zito 4.44 (8-11) vs. Arroyo 4.74 (11-11)

The offense is showing signs of life. Regardless of how the Giants fare the rest of the season, they are set up for a key winter. A trade for a big bat and a free agent SP signing could turn this club into a genuine title contender. Of course, continuing to develop from within is paramount.

It has been a rough few years for SF but the club is clearly on the rise.

lighthousekeeper · 08-19-2009, 09:51 AM

I find it odd that you feel the need to post something in anticipation of every Zito start.

Bad-example · 08-19-2009, 10:51 AM

Heh. Well, I am committed to wearing the shirt, and I guess it just puts me in a posting mood. Besides, I wouldn't want to jinx Zito by changing my routine.

Bad-example · 08-24-2009, 06:40 PM

SF: B. Zito (8-11, 4.26 ERA) Col: J. Marquis (14-8, 3.58 ERA)

With the pen worn down from Coors Field, the Giants really need Zito to come up big.

kingfc22 · 08-25-2009, 01:45 AM

Zito came up big. The duds in the bullpen and the shoddy offense let him down again.

SackAttack · 08-25-2009, 01:52 AM

It takes talent to make a rival hate you worse when you lose than when you win.

Good job, Giants.

Karlifornia · 08-25-2009, 04:04 AM

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Originally Posted by SackAttack

It takes talent to make a rival hate you worse when you lose than when you win.

Good job, Giants.

Fuck off, Blue Boy.

sooner333 · 08-25-2009, 11:00 AM

When I saw this on SportsCenter, I was excited at first when I saw the last three runs. As soon as I saw the Rockies bat in the highlight I knew it was over. I turned off the TV in disgust and went to bed. So frustrating. At least I probably won't have to get MLB.tv for the last month of the season.

Bad-example · 08-29-2009, 11:47 AM

Col: J. Marquis (14-8, 3.47 ERA) SF: B. Zito (8-11, 4.09 ERA)

Two games out in the wild card race. Lincecum was a beast last night. If Barry can keep up his hot streak today, Cain may be pitching Sunday with a chance to catch the Rockies.

SackAttack · 08-29-2009, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Bad-example

Col: J. Marquis (14-8, 3.47 ERA) SF: B. Zito (8-11, 4.09 ERA)

Two games out in the wild card race. Lincecum was a beast last night. If Barry can keep up his hot streak today, Cain may be pitching Sunday with a chance to catch the Rockies.

See, this is where I'm torn.

I WANT Zito to beat the Rockies. If he's been on a hot streak while I've had him starting for me in fantasy, is the correct play to leave him there, or would taking him out of the starting spot to avoid jinx him be, in fact, the jinx play?

Bad-example · 08-29-2009, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by SackAttack

See, this is where I'm torn.

I WANT Zito to beat the Rockies.

Best case scenario: Zito beats the Rockies and the Giants somehow win the division by one game. Bad-example gets a new signature for the post season. Everybody wins!

SackAttack · 08-29-2009, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Bad-example

Best case scenario: Zito beats the Rockies and the Giants somehow win the division by one game. Bad-example gets a new signature for the post season. Everybody wins!

You have an awfully strange definition of "best case scenario."

But that still doesn't help me with whether or not to bench Zito.

Bad-example · 08-29-2009, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by SackAttack

You have an awfully strange definition of "best case scenario."

But that still doesn't help me with whether or not to bench Zito.

Heh. I am in charge of shirt mojo. Fantasy BB mojo is someone else's area of expertise. If it were me I would start him. So, you probably shouldn't.

Crapshoot · 08-29-2009, 03:46 PM

I'd start Zito. Today, the Giants and Dodgers have identical goals. I actually wanted you SOB's to sweep the Rockies.

SackAttack · 08-29-2009, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Crapshoot

I'd start Zito. Today, the Giants and Dodgers have identical goals. I actually wanted you SOB's to sweep the Rockies.

Yes, absolutely agree about identical goals.

And I wanted us SOBs to sweep the Rockies, too.

The problem is, I'm trying to determine which move is least likely to jinx Zito *today.*

I'm inclined to think that if the jinx has failed while I've been starting him, the correct play is not to touch anything.

On the other hand, it could blowback on me if the jinx takes effect on the one day I *don't* want it to. At least this game isn't in Coors. That gives me some confidence.

Karlifornia · 08-29-2009, 05:49 PM

I have a bad feeling about tonights game. I hope I'm wrong.

SackAttack · 08-31-2009, 01:33 AM

The good news is, I didn't touch anything and the Giants beat the Rockies.

So now I guess for his next start I remove him? I dunno.

Bad-example · 08-31-2009, 09:56 AM

A week ago today some people were declaring the Giants dead. Now they are tied for the WC. Still, the Rockies have the easier remaining schedule.

Big weekend series versus the Phils. Sanchez-Lincecum-Zito.

Wondering if Buster Posey will be among the September call-ups.

Bad-example · 08-31-2009, 11:19 PM

Make that Sanchez-Penny-Lincecum for the upcoming Phillies series.

Penny seems like a rich man's Tomko to me, but he should be an upgrade over the current 5th starter options.

jeheinz72 · 09-02-2009, 01:23 PM

So stoked...

07-12-2009, 02:43 PM	#106
Crapshoot Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Dec 2003	Yeah, but Correia will find this time to get his revenge on us. I used to have such high hopes for him. Last edited by Crapshoot : 07-12-2009 at 02:43 PM.

07-12-2009, 03:48 PM	#110
Karlifornia Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: San Jose, CA	Your shirt...it smells like 3-run homers __________________ Look into the mind of a crazy man (NSFW) http://www.whitepowerupdate.wordpress.com

07-12-2009, 03:55 PM	#111
kingfc22 Head Coach Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Morgan Hill, CA	So much for the sweep. __________________ Fan of SF Giants, 49ers, Sharks, Arsenal

07-20-2009, 01:59 PM	#116
Sun Tzu Pro Starter Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: In the thick of it.	Nice game pitched by Zito, but another loss. Squadoosh for support for Lincecum and Zito this series. __________________ I'm still here. Don't touch my fucking bacon.

08-08-2009, 08:26 AM	#123
lighthousekeeper College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000	But a man's gotta do what a man's gotta do, said a man's gotta do what a man's gotta do, said a man's gotta Dew, 2nd verse __________________ ...

07-08-2009, 12:36 PM	#102
AENeuman College Benchwarmer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: SF	It's lame how the giants go 3 months without playing the dogs (may 10th to aug 10th). Or really, it's lame that any team goes 3 months without playing their division leader.

07-12-2009, 02:13 PM	#105
Bad-example College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: san jose CA	SD: K. Correia (5-7, 4.48 ERA) SF: B. Zito (5-8, 4.43 ERA) Gotta love the team momentum heading into the break.

07-12-2009, 03:26 PM	#108
SackAttack Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Green Bay, WI	Is this a bad time to mention that I picked up Zito the other day in my fantasy league?

07-12-2009, 03:26 PM	#109
Crapshoot Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Dec 2003	Bengie Molina just needs to leave this team. There isn't a more frustrating hitter (and I'm including Rowand). Between him and Zito...

07-14-2009, 02:51 PM	#112
Bad-example College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: san jose CA	Found this note at www.mercurynews.com: More summer reruns: Anyone who missed Jonathan Sanchez's no-hitter can see it again at 7 p.m. Thursday on Comcast SportsNet Bay Area.

07-18-2009, 05:12 PM	#113
Bad-example College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: san jose CA	SF: B. Zito (5-9, 5.01 ERA) Pit: C. Morton (1-2, 4.29 ERA) The roller coaster ride continues...

07-18-2009, 10:52 PM	#114
SackAttack Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Green Bay, WI	Barry Zito is 0-2 with 11 ER surrendered in 10.2 IP since I picked him up for my fantasy roster. Dun dun dun.

07-20-2009, 01:56 PM	#115
Bad-example College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: san jose CA	John Sickles takes a look back at Sanchez as a prospect. Interesting that he also thought Sanchez might excel as a late-inning power reliever. Not a Rookie: Jonathan*Sanchez - Minor League Ball

07-23-2009, 01:53 PM	#117
Bad-example College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: san jose CA	Another decent outing by Barry. 5IP 2H 1 ER 4K 4BB, tied 1-1 in the 6th.

07-23-2009, 04:24 PM	#118
Bad-example College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: san jose CA	Make that 7IP 3H 1R 1ER 5BB 6K. Nice late implosion by the Braves to help the Giants avoid the sweep. Losing three of four to the Braves has to be demoralizing. Really curious what Sabean is going to do. Standing pat is pretty highly unlikely, even though it is probably the smart way to go.

07-28-2009, 08:26 AM	#119
Bad-example College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: san jose CA	Charlie Morton, RHP 3.86 vs. Barry Zito 4.68 15 K's for Timmy Franchise. Lincecum gave the Pirates so many rights they were begging for lefts. Well, here they come.

07-29-2009, 02:38 AM	#120
sooner333 College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Norman, OK	Zito with a quality ND in the Giants victory.

08-02-2009, 09:57 AM	#121
Bad-example College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: san jose CA	Cole Hamels 4.42 at Barry Zito 4.54 Predicting a typical Zito line: 6 2/3 IP 8H 4BB 3K 2R

08-03-2009, 12:49 PM	#122
Bad-example College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: san jose CA	6IP 6H 0BB 5K 3ER 2R...winning the series 3-1. Not too shabby against the defending champs. Turns out, having major league quality players on the right side of the infield is a good thing.

08-08-2009, 04:45 PM	#124
Bad-example College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: san jose CA	Thanks for that. Now I have someone besides my magic shirt to blame if Zito gets beat today.

08-08-2009, 11:56 PM	#125
Sun Tzu Pro Starter Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: In the thick of it.	Nice outting for Zito today. 6 IP, 3 H, 2 ER, 2 BB, 4 SO Got the W to improve to 8-10 and dropped his ERA to 4.40. If he continues at this rate he'll be looking at a winning record with a sub 4 ERA. __________________ I'm still here. Don't touch my fucking bacon.

08-14-2009, 06:42 PM	#128
Bad-example College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: san jose CA	So what's a man gotta do to get a win against the Mets tonight?

08-19-2009, 09:31 AM	#131
Bad-example College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: san jose CA	Zito 4.44 (8-11) vs. Arroyo 4.74 (11-11) The offense is showing signs of life. Regardless of how the Giants fare the rest of the season, they are set up for a key winter. A trade for a big bat and a free agent SP signing could turn this club into a genuine title contender. Of course, continuing to develop from within is paramount. It has been a rough few years for SF but the club is clearly on the rise. Last edited by Bad-example : 08-19-2009 at 09:31 AM.

08-19-2009, 09:51 AM	#132
lighthousekeeper College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000	I find it odd that you feel the need to post something in anticipation of every Zito start. __________________ ...

08-19-2009, 10:51 AM	#133
Bad-example College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: san jose CA	Heh. Well, I am committed to wearing the shirt, and I guess it just puts me in a posting mood. Besides, I wouldn't want to jinx Zito by changing my routine.

08-24-2009, 06:40 PM	#134
Bad-example College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: san jose CA	SF: B. Zito (8-11, 4.26 ERA) Col: J. Marquis (14-8, 3.58 ERA) With the pen worn down from Coors Field, the Giants really need Zito to come up big.

08-25-2009, 01:45 AM	#135
kingfc22 Head Coach Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Morgan Hill, CA	Zito came up big. The duds in the bullpen and the shoddy offense let him down again. __________________ Fan of SF Giants, 49ers, Sharks, Arsenal

08-25-2009, 01:52 AM	#136
SackAttack Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Green Bay, WI	It takes talent to make a rival hate you worse when you lose than when you win. Good job, Giants.

08-25-2009, 11:00 AM	#138
sooner333 College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Norman, OK	When I saw this on SportsCenter, I was excited at first when I saw the last three runs. As soon as I saw the Rockies bat in the highlight I knew it was over. I turned off the TV in disgust and went to bed. So frustrating. At least I probably won't have to get MLB.tv for the last month of the season.

08-29-2009, 11:47 AM	#139
Bad-example College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: san jose CA	Col: J. Marquis (14-8, 3.47 ERA) SF: B. Zito (8-11, 4.09 ERA) Two games out in the wild card race. Lincecum was a beast last night. If Barry can keep up his hot streak today, Cain may be pitching Sunday with a chance to catch the Rockies.

08-29-2009, 03:46 PM	#144
Crapshoot Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Dec 2003	I'd start Zito. Today, the Giants and Dodgers have identical goals. I actually wanted you SOB's to sweep the Rockies.

08-29-2009, 05:49 PM	#146
Karlifornia Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: San Jose, CA	I have a bad feeling about tonights game. I hope I'm wrong. __________________ Look into the mind of a crazy man (NSFW) http://www.whitepowerupdate.wordpress.com

08-31-2009, 01:33 AM	#147
SackAttack Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Green Bay, WI	The good news is, I didn't touch anything and the Giants beat the Rockies. So now I guess for his next start I remove him? I dunno.

08-31-2009, 09:56 AM	#148
Bad-example College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: san jose CA	A week ago today some people were declaring the Giants dead. Now they are tied for the WC. Still, the Rockies have the easier remaining schedule. Big weekend series versus the Phils. Sanchez-Lincecum-Zito. Wondering if Buster Posey will be among the September call-ups.

08-31-2009, 11:19 PM	#149
Bad-example College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: san jose CA	Make that Sanchez-Penny-Lincecum for the upcoming Phillies series. Penny seems like a rich man's Tomko to me, but he should be an upgrade over the current 5th starter options.