WHY I'M THINKING TOO MUCH...SORRY

So, Hardball Talk had a piece about the San Francisco Giants considering releasing Barry Zito and eating the remaining $65 million dollar contract. The piece was written by Bruce Jenkins of the San Francisco Chronicle. Now, this is the first time I heard about this story, and Bruce Bochy, the Giants skipper said the same thing, according to Andrew Baggarly of the San Jose Mercury News. Bochy allegedly said to Barry: “This is the first we’ve heard of this.” Genius Bruce. You always say that when you're approached by one of your starters who are about to get the axe.

So, it got me thinking. Would you sign Barry Zito to be a starter for the Yankees if all this crap is actually true? Fine, yell at me, but I'm just asking the question.

Look, there is no question the National League has not been a good place for Barry Zito. Since he signed his monster contract back in 2007, he's been a mess, there's been injury, and he was even taken out of the rotation temporarily last year. Nothing good came from the Zito-Giants marriage, except of course his 2010 championship ring. Now, I would suggest, This may be a good time to part company. And IF, this story is true, it's an interesting name thrown into the mix. Now, in fairness, there is a report now that states Bruce Bochy has denied the release report, read that HERE. That being said, I think a lot, so stay on my track here for a second. I wonder if Zito, who's much older than his days than with the A's, could regain his American League form again? Again, it's just a question, you're still yelling at me.

Look, years later we saw the all of the Oakland A's kids of Zito, Hudson and Mulder move on the National League teams and fall apart. Maybe it was the National League itself, maybe it was just bad luck or bad pitching, bad training, who knows, but those three once terrific AL pitchers have all had little issues since. Although, Tim Hudson finally made it back with a great 2010.

All I'm saying is, Barry Zito could regain his Oakland form, but yes, I know, you keep yelling about it, the chance and cost of this happening would be slim. Yes, If Zito is released and the Yanks were to pick him up cheap, it MIGHT be a good idea, but so is throwing Freddy Garcia every 4th day. You know what I mean? While the names big and his stats WERE big, a great pitcher in 2011, Zito would not make. But, what do you think?

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