Hot Hand

Barry Zito - 3-0, 1.32ERA, 0.84WHIP, and a 19:8 K:BB rate. Not a bad pitcher to pick up for a few starts and ride his hot hand. Once he starts to fall apart, drop him and find another hot pitcher or try and deal him.

Barry Zito

In a previous post, I said I would never mention Zito until he did something productive. Well, after 8 pathetic losses Mr. Zito has produced a win. He pitched 6.1 innings while allowing only 3 hits and 1ER. Finally, he earned himself a win. I was starting to feel bad for that guy, well not too bad bad since he makes more in an hour than I do in a year.

Looking at his numbers he's actually starting to turn things around. Over his past 3 games, prior to his first win, he has allowed 7ER's in 15 innings of work. Not bad compared to what he was doing at the start of the year.

He doesn't deserve a spot on any fantasy roster but of course, all owners should keep an eye out just in case he does turn things around.

P.S.

We will never speak of Zito ever again unless he does a complete 180 and actually begins to pitch like a real pitcher and not some idiot who just throws a ball.

Pathetic!!!

Zito

Cut this sorry piece of overpaid ass. Barry Zito of the Giants should not be on ANY fantasy roster unless it's a 15+ team mixed league or a 12 team NL-only. This pitcher is terrible. To think about it, he shouldn't be on any roster in any format. This pitcher will destroy your 2008 season. Since he has a brand name, you might be able to grab some prospect in a trade. If you can, DO IT IMMEDIATELY!!!

Note pt. 2

Kerry Wood - 1IP, 2H, 3ER, 1BB (intentional), 1K. After being named the closer by coach Pinella, Wood comes out in his first appearance and throws this stat line at Lou. With Marmol and Howry working in save opportunities in 2007 keep an eye out for this closer battle. To give credit to Wood, the closer role is still his but he better change his first day stat line, fast! Wood owners shouldn't worry just yet.

Tom Gordon - 0.1IP, 4H, 5ER, 1BB. When is Lidge coming back?

Barry Zito - Absolutely disgusting!! $126Million for this? (5IP, 8H, 4ER, 1BB, 1K, 1HR) Only thing that overshadows this is his "smooth" fastball topping out at 84MPH. UGLY!! Zito owners, why was he even drafted?

Victor Martinez - Day-to-day with a hamstring injury. Not a great injury for a catcher to have. Also, being a top 5 catcher in a position that is shallow in fantasy eyes V-Mart owners should be a tad worried.

Pat Neshek - 1IP, 1H, 3K. Nice stat line for a RP in any league. Gives the nice boost in ERA, WHIP, K's, and of course the occasional save or vulture win.