Category Archives: Barry Zito
Barry Passable
And then there was the cessation of the lost season of Barry Zito, who, despite one of his better starts of the year, fell to 10-17. With 17 losses, Zito now carries the distinction of possessing the most losses in … Continue reading →
Filed under Barry Zito, Minors
Thanks Geritol!
In spite of a blown save by Brian “Frown” Wilson, the Giants’ lineup got a walkoff in the ninth against the venomless D-Backs. In this game, while the kids played a big role, it was actually the work of the … Continue reading →
Filed under Barry Zito, Bengie Molina, Brian Wilson, Conor Gillaspie, Omar Vizquel, Rich Aurilia, Tim Lincecum
Reports of My Demise Exaggerated, Giants Are Different Matter
Despite the large amount of revenue OBnB generates, a few other (theoretically) necessary responsibilities reared their ugly heads at once, putting me out of commission. Luckily, the break absolves me of the false sense of jubilation that may have come … Continue reading →
Filed under Barry Zito, Bengie Molina, Brian Sabean, Buster Posey, Matt Palmer, Osiris Matos, Pablo Sandoval
If You Kent Say Something Nice…
On the heels of a tough four game sweep at the Big Orange, Barry Zito, he of seven shutout innings, and the kids leading these Giants to a series victory is sweet music to my ears. Sweeter music to my … Continue reading →
Filed under Barry Zito, Jonathan Sanchez, Matt Cain, Tim Lincecum
Ryan Rohlinger: Rookie Roosebumps; RiGetLost
Well, no one said these kids could make the transition seamlessly. But although Ryan Rohlinger had some miscues in his ML debut, you’d be hard pressed to pin the abhorrent pitching on the kid, unless you were some kind of … Continue reading →
Filed under Barry Zito, Brian Sabean, Dave Righetti, Jonathan Sanchez, Matt Cain, Ryan Rohlinger, Tim Lincecum
Bravos, Bums, Buster and Bonds
The good? A nice series win on the shoulder of The Franchise on Wednesday. The bad? The return of Bad Zito, who, among other things, continues this cast’s frustrating inability to put away the most has of has-beens, giving up … Continue reading →
Filed under Barry Bonds, Barry Zito, Bruce Bochy, Buster Posey, Tim Lincecum
Armchair Managers Rejoice as Young Guys Prove Less Crappy Than Old Guys
Bloggers, fantasy baseball enthusiasts, and terrible athletes compensating for their lack of motor skills with an encyclopedic knowledge of their favorite teams were vindicated this weekend as it turned out that the San Francisco Giants are indeed a less bad … Continue reading →
Filed under Barry Zito, Emmanuel Burriss
Optimists Need Not Apply
Rejected slogans for the 2008 Washington Nationals: “The Nats: Good for What Ails Ya” “Wily Mo Pena Is, Like, Really Strong – Strongman Strong” “We’re Going to Be Good…NAT!” Whatever it ended up being, the Giants certainly don’t seem to … Continue reading →
Save Us, Bad Reporter
Well, that just sucked. Hope you all have good Saturday night plans to drown out that abomination of a loss. Not sure how this team continues to bounce back. Luckily, Don Asmussen at the Chronicle has a little diddy to … Continue reading →
Filed under Barry Zito
At Least They Don’t Dive
In an effort to make relative the ongoing struggles of the Giants offense, I give you an athlete even more pathetic than Frederick, Raymond, Randall, and Bengamin (otherwise known as the 0 for Shea Gang) combined: Reformed bust Barry Zito … Continue reading →
Filed under Barry Zito, Bengie Molina, Fred Lewis, Randy Winn, Ray Durham
