The Barry Zito Blows (Reverse Mojo) Thread

Bad-example · 04-10-2009, 01:26 PM

The setup: At Xmas this year when my family gathered to exchange and open gifts, I opened up the large box my brother gave me. I shook out and held up each piece of clothing in the box so everyone could get a good look. He went a little overboard and I ended up with about 6 additions to my wardrobe.

The festivities hit a bit of a hiccup, however, when I took out the big, black shirt with the SF Giants logo across the front. As I shook open the shirt I saw in my line of vision as my brother's face fell. A bit puzzled, I flipped the shirt around to discover a huge ZITO 75 emblazoned across the back. Now, Barry Zito has been a favorite whipping boy in our family for a while. So it was funny to hear my brother immediately start apologizing and saying he didn't have any idea it was a Zito shirt.

Of course, I laughed it off and declared I would root extra hard for Zito this season, and wear the shirt every day he pitches. So what the hell, I will keep track of my shirt mojo here. Perhaps the thread can double as a place for general SF Giants discussion.

Barry Zito gets his first start of the season tonight at the Padres. Shirt...on.

jeheinz72 · 04-10-2009, 02:13 PM

Buckle up! It's going to be a bumpy ride.

stevew · 04-10-2009, 02:20 PM

I ended up with a Stewart 10 jersey shirt under similar circumstances a few years back.

sooner333 · 04-10-2009, 02:26 PM

Probably better than my Schmidt T-shirt I still have, which I got only because they were out of Bonds T-shirts at Pac Bell Park. Perhaps its time to invest in a new player.

JediKooter · 04-10-2009, 02:36 PM

Wait, Barry Zito is your brother?!?!

Mr. Sparkle · 04-10-2009, 03:01 PM

I'm just waiting for next year when I can buy a Posey shirt. And I really hope Zito can at least pitch well enough to be a solid #4. He really does bust his ass by all accounts, and it's not his fault he was offered an obscenely ridiculous contract.

Bad-example · 04-11-2009, 01:47 PM

4.0 IP 7H 4R 4ER 2BB

Ok, so the reverse mojo thing may take a while to take effect.

Bad-example · 04-16-2009, 08:37 PM

the catcher wants heat
zito wings his best fastball
gun reads eighty-four

SF: B. Zito (0-1, 9.00 ERA) LAD: E. Stults (1-0, 1.69 ERA)

Karlifornia · 04-16-2009, 09:04 PM

Nice Zito haiku. Let's go, Barry!

SackAttack · 04-16-2009, 09:23 PM

zito takes the mound
furcal steps into the box
what were you expecting?

Bad-example · 04-17-2009, 09:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SackAttack

what were you expecting?

I was expecting 5 syllables.

Logan · 04-17-2009, 09:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bad-example

the catcher wants heat
zito wings his best fastball
gun reads eighty-four

SF: B. Zito (0-1, 9.00 ERA) LAD: E. Stults (1-0, 1.69 ERA)

This. Is. Awesome.

Ksyrup · 04-17-2009, 09:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bad-example

I was expecting 5 syllables.

Should say:

what did you expect?

SackAttack · 04-17-2009, 12:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bad-example

I was expecting 5 syllables.

And I'm sure Barry was expecting not to get shelled in a ballpark where he had a 2.73 ERA for his career.

Neither one of you got what you were expecting!

Ksyrup · 04-17-2009, 12:22 PM

He may not have expected it, but that's just called denial.

DeToxRox · 04-17-2009, 12:29 PM

Zito signs big deal
The West giggles in delight
Boom goes dynamite

sooner333 · 04-17-2009, 12:33 PM

Giants pay big cash
Barry fills stands with power
Oh wait, wrong Barry

Bad-example · 04-22-2009, 02:46 PM

SD: C. Young (2-0, 4.86 ERA) SF: B. Zito (0-2, 10.00 ERA)

Hot weather, hot Zito. That's the theory.

Wish I had one of those Manny Pacquiao Giants bobbleheads they gave away yesterday. Pretty damn cool little item.

JediKooter · 04-22-2009, 03:01 PM

Not to rain on the Zito parade, but, I hope Young pulls it out after the pounding Peavy got last night.

Bad-example · 04-27-2009, 08:34 PM

Barry versus the hated Dodgers. Zito was awesome last time out. Must have been the hot weather.

It must be hot somewhere tonight.

LAD: R. Wolf (1-1, 4.26 ERA) SF: B. Zito (0-2, 5.62 ERA)

A Dodger fan gave me a little bit of a bad time over my Zito shirt at the supermarket today. Well, I think he was a Dodger fan. He had needle marks on his arms, appalling personal hygiene, vacant eyes and a limited vocabulary. So, a pretty safe bet.

JediKooter · 04-27-2009, 11:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bad-example

A Dodger fan gave me a little bit of a bad time over my Zito shirt at the supermarket today. Well, I think he was a Dodger fan. He had needle marks on his arms, appalling personal hygiene, vacant eyes and a limited vocabulary. So, a pretty safe bet.

No, that about sums it up perfectly. The eyes are a dead give away though.

Bad-example · 05-03-2009, 03:25 PM

Hammel (0-0) vs. Zito (0-2)

Barry is on a roll. I'm not washing the shirt until his next non-quality start. Plus, I am low on laundry detergent and not washing much just now anyway.

sooner333 · 05-03-2009, 06:10 PM

Whatever you're doing...keep on doing it.

RainMaker · 05-03-2009, 06:36 PM

I don't know if this has ever been posted before. It's long but a fascinating breakdown of what went wrong with Zito.

Crossing the Bridge: A closer look at what happened to Barry Zito -- The Hardball Times

INDalltheway · 05-03-2009, 08:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RainMaker

I don't know if this has ever been posted before. It's long but a fascinating breakdown of what went wrong with Zito.

Crossing the Bridge: A closer look at what happened to Barry Zito -- The Hardball Times

Fascinating is right.. Thanks for the link.

Bad-example · 05-08-2009, 11:51 AM

Barry pitches against the Dodgers just as Manny gets suspended for using a female hormone. Just Manny being tranny. That guy's nuts.

SF: B. Zito (0-2, 3.99 ERA) LAD: C. Billingsley (5-0, 2.21 ERA)

Bad-example · 05-08-2009, 11:39 PM

B. Zito 6IP 8H 1R 1ER 2BB 5K

Of course, the bums were a little light from the right side of the plate tonight.

Heh.

AgustusM · 05-08-2009, 11:53 PM

did Zito go to the physics website and remember how to pitch? He has been awesome his last 3 starts.

Crapshoot · 05-09-2009, 01:49 AM

Wow - what a game.

And thank you Juan Pierre - the gift that keeps on giving.

Bad-example · 05-13-2009, 08:08 PM

6.1IP 8H 3BB 5K 4ER...not a terrible line but not a quality start. So, the shirt gets a much needed washing this week.

Manny Pacquiao bobblehead, Lincecum bobblehead, Star Trek foam fingers...seems like the Giants marketing department is working harder to attract fans this year.

JS19 · 05-13-2009, 08:48 PM

I'm actually on the verge of scooping Zito up for my fantasy team. I'm struggling in the pitching dept., have Webb on the DL, Santana (Ervin) on the DL, Burnett sucks, Meche really isn't helping the cause, Kazmir eh, Harang and Harden, tried a quick fix with Scott Richmond but that didn't pan out as he got blasted by the Yanks tonight.....I think Zito has a turn against the Mets coming up, so I will be rooting for him to sport a line in the range of .1IP, 10 ER....afterwards I sure as hell hope he becomes the comeback player of the yr!!

Mr. Sparkle · 05-13-2009, 09:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bad-example

6.1IP 8H 3BB 5K 4ER...not a terrible line but not a quality start. So, the shirt gets a much needed washing this week.

Manny Pacquiao bobblehead, Lincecum bobblehead, Star Trek foam fingers...seems like the Giants marketing department is working harder to attract fans this year.

Zito deserved better than that line, too. Bochy and his epic managerial skillz left him in too damn long, and then a broken bat bloop that just made it over Renteria's head into center allowed the last 2 runners charged to Zito to score.

kingfc22 · 05-13-2009, 10:30 PM

Not to mention Burriss' poor decision in that same inning.

lordscarlet · 05-13-2009, 11:24 PM

grrr...

Karlifornia · 05-14-2009, 03:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bad-example

Manny Pacquiao bobblehead, Lincecum bobblehead, Star Trek foam fingers...seems like the Giants marketing department is working harder to attract fans this year.

Just looking at the stands on TV for this Nationals series, it's not looking good. Maybe it's just a weekday/night series against a team with no history or star players? Or could AT&T Park one day see Candlestickian attendance figures?

lordscarlet · 05-14-2009, 08:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Karlifornia

Just looking at the stands on TV for this Nationals series, it's not looking good. Maybe it's just a weekday/night series against a team with no history or star players? Or could AT&T Park one day see Candlestickian attendance figures?

A player with a 30 game hit streak seems like a decent reason to come to the park, but you can't ignore the "Nationals suck" factor of driving people away.

DeToxRox · 05-14-2009, 11:25 AM

I'd go to a Giants game just because I love True Crime stories, and Aaron Rowand's contract might go down as an all time heist.

sooner333 · 05-14-2009, 11:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DeToxRox

I'd go to a Giants game just because I love True Crime stories, and Aaron Rowand's contract might go down as an all time heist.

But...but...but...he's so gritty!

Bad-example · 05-19-2009, 08:06 PM

SF: B. Zito (1-3, 3.89 ERA) SD: C. Young (2-2, 5.56 ERA)

Dear Barry,

It's the freakin' Padres. Kick some ass tonight or I swear...I'll wash that freakin' shirt again! I swear I will!

Signed,
Bad-example

p.s. Can you get me a Lincecum bobblehead? Thanks in advance.

SackAttack · 05-19-2009, 09:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bad-example

SF: B. Zito (1-3, 3.89 ERA) SD: C. Young (2-2, 5.56 ERA)

Dear Barry,

It's the freakin' Padres. Kick some ass tonight or I swear...I'll wash that freakin' shirt again! I swear I will!

Signed,
Bad-example

p.s. Can you get me a Lincecum bobblehead? Thanks in advance.

I thought this was supposed to be a reverse mojo thread.

Probably your fault he gave up that first inning homer, since you're openly pulling for him to kick ass, huh?

Bad-example · 05-19-2009, 09:33 PM

Heh. You might be on to something. Kind of like someone jinxing a potential no hitter by posting about it during the game.

SackAttack · 05-19-2009, 09:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bad-example

Heh. You might be on to something. Kind of like someone jinxing a potential no hitter by posting about it during the game.

yeah, but we won the game anyway.

Bad-example · 05-20-2009, 09:26 AM

Complete game, 2 runs. If this team had a bopper or two, it would probably be in first place.

Ksyrup · 05-20-2009, 09:50 AM

I'm not sure what is more shocking, Zito's ability to pitch fairly well for an extended period of time this year, or Dontrelle Willis holding it together long enough to pitch 1-hit ball for 6 innings last night.

The thought is seeing a combined line of 14 IP and 2 ERs from those two in one evening boggles the mind.

Bad-example · 05-24-2009, 02:04 PM

SF: B. Zito (1-4, 3.62 ERA) Sea: F. Hernandez (4-3, 4.13 ERA)

Zito has a lower era than Hernandez. That means he is the better pitcher, right?

Bad-example · 05-30-2009, 04:36 PM

StL: C. Carpenter (2-0, 0.00 ERA) SF: B. Zito (1-5, 4.02 ERA)

Beat writers are getting a head start on this game by writing the first sentence ahead of time.

"Barry Zito pitched fairly well over 6 innings but fell apart in the seventh, sending the Giants to a 5-1 defeat and breaking a four game winning streak."

Bad-example · 05-31-2009, 07:49 AM

Quote:

Pujols burst out of his power slump with two homers, and Chris Duncan drove in the go-ahead run with a two-out double off Zito in the seventh inning of the Cardinals' 6-2 victory Saturday night.

Didn't exactly take esp to predict this one. He's been doing that all season.

When I created this thread I fully expected Zito would stink on ice this season, giving me lots of opportunities to rant here. This extended streak of mediocrity isn't giving me much to work with.

Karlifornia · 05-31-2009, 03:56 PM

LOL I like how they refer to Pujols' "power slump" and he has more homers than any 2 Giants put together.

Bad-example · 06-05-2009, 08:23 PM

The Giants stink on the road but maybe Zito can do something else besides be mediocre at Florida.

The Giants are over .500 with the worst offense going.

sooner333 · 06-06-2009, 01:48 AM

What's up with Zito sub-4.00 ERA?

04-10-2009, 02:36 PM	#5
JediKooter Coordinator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: San Diego via Sausalito via San Jose via San Diego	Wait, Barry Zito is your brother?!?! __________________ I'm no longer a Chargers fan, they are dead to me Coming this summer to a movie theater near you: The Adventures of Jedikooter: Part 4

04-10-2009, 03:01 PM	#6
Mr. Sparkle High School JV Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: San Francisco	I'm just waiting for next year when I can buy a Posey shirt. And I really hope Zito can at least pitch well enough to be a solid #4. He really does bust his ass by all accounts, and it's not his fault he was offered an obscenely ridiculous contract. __________________ I hope life isn't a joke, because I don't get it

04-16-2009, 09:04 PM	#9
Karlifornia Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: San Jose, CA	Nice Zito haiku. Let's go, Barry! __________________ Look into the mind of a crazy man (NSFW) http://www.whitepowerupdate.wordpress.com

04-17-2009, 12:22 PM	#15
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	He may not have expected it, but that's just called denial. __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete."

04-22-2009, 03:01 PM	#19
JediKooter Coordinator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: San Diego via Sausalito via San Jose via San Diego	Not to rain on the Zito parade, but, I hope Young pulls it out after the pounding Peavy got last night. __________________ I'm no longer a Chargers fan, they are dead to me Coming this summer to a movie theater near you: The Adventures of Jedikooter: Part 4

04-10-2009, 02:20 PM	#3
stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	I ended up with a Stewart 10 jersey shirt under similar circumstances a few years back.

04-10-2009, 02:26 PM	#4
sooner333 College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Norman, OK	Probably better than my Schmidt T-shirt I still have, which I got only because they were out of Bonds T-shirts at Pac Bell Park. Perhaps its time to invest in a new player.

04-11-2009, 01:47 PM	#7
Bad-example College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: san jose CA	4.0 IP 7H 4R 4ER 2BB Ok, so the reverse mojo thing may take a while to take effect.

04-16-2009, 08:37 PM	#8
Bad-example College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: san jose CA	the catcher wants heat zito wings his best fastball gun reads eighty-four SF: B. Zito (0-1, 9.00 ERA) LAD: E. Stults (1-0, 1.69 ERA)

04-16-2009, 09:23 PM	#10
SackAttack Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Green Bay, WI	zito takes the mound furcal steps into the box what were you expecting?

04-17-2009, 12:29 PM	#16
DeToxRox Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Michigan	Zito signs big deal The West giggles in delight Boom goes dynamite

04-17-2009, 12:33 PM	#17
sooner333 College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Norman, OK	Giants pay big cash Barry fills stands with power Oh wait, wrong Barry

04-22-2009, 02:46 PM	#18
Bad-example College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: san jose CA	SD: C. Young (2-0, 4.86 ERA) SF: B. Zito (0-2, 10.00 ERA) Hot weather, hot Zito. That's the theory. Wish I had one of those Manny Pacquiao Giants bobbleheads they gave away yesterday. Pretty damn cool little item.

04-27-2009, 08:34 PM	#20
Bad-example College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: san jose CA	Barry versus the hated Dodgers. Zito was awesome last time out. Must have been the hot weather. It must be hot somewhere tonight. LAD: R. Wolf (1-1, 4.26 ERA) SF: B. Zito (0-2, 5.62 ERA) A Dodger fan gave me a little bit of a bad time over my Zito shirt at the supermarket today. Well, I think he was a Dodger fan. He had needle marks on his arms, appalling personal hygiene, vacant eyes and a limited vocabulary. So, a pretty safe bet.

05-03-2009, 03:25 PM	#22
Bad-example College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: san jose CA	Hammel (0-0) vs. Zito (0-2) Barry is on a roll. I'm not washing the shirt until his next non-quality start. Plus, I am low on laundry detergent and not washing much just now anyway.

05-03-2009, 06:10 PM	#23
sooner333 College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Norman, OK	Whatever you're doing...keep on doing it.

05-03-2009, 06:36 PM	#24
RainMaker General Manager Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Chicago, IL	I don't know if this has ever been posted before. It's long but a fascinating breakdown of what went wrong with Zito. Crossing the Bridge: A closer look at what happened to Barry Zito -- The Hardball Times

05-08-2009, 11:51 AM	#26
Bad-example College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: san jose CA	Barry pitches against the Dodgers just as Manny gets suspended for using a female hormone. Just Manny being tranny. That guy's nuts. SF: B. Zito (0-2, 3.99 ERA) LAD: C. Billingsley (5-0, 2.21 ERA)

05-08-2009, 11:39 PM	#27
Bad-example College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: san jose CA	B. Zito 6IP 8H 1R 1ER 2BB 5K Of course, the bums were a little light from the right side of the plate tonight. Heh.

05-08-2009, 11:53 PM	#28
AgustusM College Prospect Join Date: Dec 2003	did Zito go to the physics website and remember how to pitch? He has been awesome his last 3 starts.

05-09-2009, 01:49 AM	#29
Crapshoot Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Dec 2003	Wow - what a game. And thank you Juan Pierre - the gift that keeps on giving.

05-13-2009, 08:08 PM	#30
Bad-example College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: san jose CA	6.1IP 8H 3BB 5K 4ER...not a terrible line but not a quality start. So, the shirt gets a much needed washing this week. Manny Pacquiao bobblehead, Lincecum bobblehead, Star Trek foam fingers...seems like the Giants marketing department is working harder to attract fans this year.

05-13-2009, 08:48 PM	#31
JS19 College Prospect Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: NY	I'm actually on the verge of scooping Zito up for my fantasy team. I'm struggling in the pitching dept., have Webb on the DL, Santana (Ervin) on the DL, Burnett sucks, Meche really isn't helping the cause, Kazmir eh, Harang and Harden, tried a quick fix with Scott Richmond but that didn't pan out as he got blasted by the Yanks tonight.....I think Zito has a turn against the Mets coming up, so I will be rooting for him to sport a line in the range of .1IP, 10 ER....afterwards I sure as hell hope he becomes the comeback player of the yr!!

05-13-2009, 10:30 PM	#33
kingfc22 Head Coach Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Morgan Hill, CA	Not to mention Burriss' poor decision in that same inning. __________________ Fan of SF Giants, 49ers, Sharks, Arsenal

05-13-2009, 11:24 PM	#34
lordscarlet Pro Starter Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Washington, DC	grrr... __________________ Sixteen Colors ANSI/ASCII Art Archive "...the better half of the Moores..." -cthomer5000

05-14-2009, 11:25 AM	#37
DeToxRox Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Michigan	I'd go to a Giants game just because I love True Crime stories, and Aaron Rowand's contract might go down as an all time heist.

05-19-2009, 08:06 PM	#39
Bad-example College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: san jose CA	SF: B. Zito (1-3, 3.89 ERA) SD: C. Young (2-2, 5.56 ERA) Dear Barry, It's the freakin' Padres. Kick some ass tonight or I swear...I'll wash that freakin' shirt again! I swear I will! Signed, Bad-example p.s. Can you get me a Lincecum bobblehead? Thanks in advance.

05-19-2009, 09:33 PM	#41
Bad-example College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: san jose CA	Heh. You might be on to something. Kind of like someone jinxing a potential no hitter by posting about it during the game.

05-20-2009, 09:26 AM	#43
Bad-example College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: san jose CA	Complete game, 2 runs. If this team had a bopper or two, it would probably be in first place.

05-20-2009, 09:50 AM	#44
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	I'm not sure what is more shocking, Zito's ability to pitch fairly well for an extended period of time this year, or Dontrelle Willis holding it together long enough to pitch 1-hit ball for 6 innings last night. The thought is seeing a combined line of 14 IP and 2 ERs from those two in one evening boggles the mind. __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete."

05-24-2009, 02:04 PM	#45
Bad-example College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: san jose CA	SF: B. Zito (1-4, 3.62 ERA) Sea: F. Hernandez (4-3, 4.13 ERA) Zito has a lower era than Hernandez. That means he is the better pitcher, right?

05-30-2009, 04:36 PM	#46
Bad-example College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: san jose CA	StL: C. Carpenter (2-0, 0.00 ERA) SF: B. Zito (1-5, 4.02 ERA) Beat writers are getting a head start on this game by writing the first sentence ahead of time. "Barry Zito pitched fairly well over 6 innings but fell apart in the seventh, sending the Giants to a 5-1 defeat and breaking a four game winning streak."

05-31-2009, 03:56 PM	#48
Karlifornia Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: San Jose, CA	LOL I like how they refer to Pujols' "power slump" and he has more homers than any 2 Giants put together. __________________ Look into the mind of a crazy man (NSFW) http://www.whitepowerupdate.wordpress.com

06-05-2009, 08:23 PM	#49
Bad-example College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: san jose CA	The Giants stink on the road but maybe Zito can do something else besides be mediocre at Florida. The Giants are over .500 with the worst offense going.

06-06-2009, 01:48 AM	#50
sooner333 College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Norman, OK	What's up with Zito sub-4.00 ERA?