BY ADAM RONIS
There has been a lot of pessimism for Mets fans recently. Imagine if they had signed Barry Zito? Be thankful they didn't because the Giants have sent the $126-million pitcher to the bullpen after he allowed eight earned runs in three innings in a 10-1 loss to the Reds on Sunday. Pat Misch, who has never won a Cy Young award by the way, will take his spot in the rotation. Zito is 0-6 with a 7.53 ERA in six starts. He has allowed 41 hits in 27 2/3 innings, He has made 261 starts and his durability was one of his major strengths. He pitched in one game as a reliever last season. Now the 2002 AL Cy Young winner is just awful. The Giants won't need a fifth starter until May 10 and Noah Lowry could return by then. Zito was someone to avoid in drafts and hopefully you did.
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I was just saying that to a friend, and that I have not heard anyone bring up Zito's trouble to Russo.
The GIANTS wasted $125,999,999 !!!!!!
I know the contract was for 126 Million but I'd give him 1 dollar for his time...