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One year and one month into his seven-year contract, Barry Zito has become the most expensive long reliever in the history of baseball. The man who leads the majors in starts the past eight seasons will miss his turn in the rotation for the first time in his career. Zito, who's 0-6 with a 7.53 ERA, was told by Giants manager Bruce Bochy before Monday night's 4-0 win over Colorado that he'll work out of the bullpen in the immediate future, and he accepted the demotion with reluctance but without protest.

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Barry Zito , AP Barry Zito , AP
April 29, 2008  07:48 AM ET

"he accepted the demotion with reluctance but without protest."

Yeah...kinda difficult to argue your point when you have a season start like that sitting on your shoulders!

April 29, 2008  08:06 AM ET

For $126 million, I'd pitch wherever and whenever they told me to.

April 29, 2008  08:30 AM ET

The guy can barely survive three innings per start and is giving up about 2 runs per inning. Bullpen duty is only gonna show just how bad he really is.

April 29, 2008  08:50 AM ET

What a waste of money this guy was for the Giants, he wasn't anything special when he played for the A's and is just as bad now.

April 29, 2008  09:10 AM ET

Its the CURSE of ALYSSA MILANO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Exhibit A- Carl Pavano
Exhibit B- Barry Zito
C? Whoever she's schtoopin' right now

April 29, 2008  09:16 AM ET

whew...glad the Rangers were outbid. Sounds like the Caucasian version of Chan Ho Park.

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April 29, 2008  09:38 AM ET

Alyssa Milano??? Man, I'd take my chances with the curse.
Field Marshall Sunny Day | 04/29/08, 09:35 AM


FMSD:

Can you confirm your long lasting affair with Dr. Joyce Brothers?

April 29, 2008  09:43 AM ET

Funny how the Giants got rid of Barry Bonds because of the distraction he was. They could use anything right now to distract the on-field effort. Brutal. As a Lifelong Giants fan it is hard to watch.

April 29, 2008  09:49 AM ET

Cold showers for FMSD.

April 29, 2008  09:50 AM ET

On second thought, maybe he can explain Clemons to everyone.

April 29, 2008  09:56 AM ET

Angelo I agree 100%. I love how as soon as Bonds leaves everyone says how much better they are. Well looks like they let the wrong Barry go. Wow and only 1 year into his contract. After going to tons of Giants trips it is sad to watch now. I guess like they say be careful of what you wish for.

April 29, 2008  09:56 AM ET

I meant tons of Giants games.

April 29, 2008  10:04 AM ET

I would love to make fun of the Giants...but wow...I really feel bad for them. That Zito deal could, and maybe should, cost Sabean his job. They could eventually be better off pulling an A-Rod style swap, offering to pay him $5 or even more million per just to play for another team that will take him on.

Its sad.

April 29, 2008  10:09 AM ET

I think the Zito signing may go down in history as the worst FA deal ever. This may trump Hampton's deal.

April 29, 2008  10:10 AM ET

Will he find his missing velocity in the bullpen?

April 29, 2008  10:49 AM ET

The Giants would be better off just chucking him in the bay.

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April 29, 2008  11:34 AM ET

EVERYONE PLEASE CLICK "REPORT VIOLATION" WHEN YOU SEE CRAP LIKE THE POST FROM "VICKILEEE" ABOVE.

On another note, Zito blowing up is going to remind every GM how risky it is to spend big money on a free agent pitcher. Santana should be very happy the ink on his deal dried before the season started, because it may be the last long-term $20+ million pitcher's contract we see for a long time.

 
April 29, 2008  12:04 PM ET

Thank you, FN.

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