Zito/Giants Make Deal: 7 Years For 120 Million

oaktownboy · 12-28-2006, 02:34 PM

http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/6312316?FSO1&ATT=HMA

"Zito's deal ties for the sixth largest overall, matching the $126 million, seven-year extension agreed to this month by Toronto and center fielder Vernon Wells. Previously, the largest contract for a pitcher was Mike Hampton's $121 million, eight-year deal with the Colorado Rockies before the 2001 season."

A's fans saw it coming. But there was no way we thought it was gonna be with our cross-bay rivals. I thought the Yanks/Sox or some other high power team would snag him.

ReproMan · 12-28-2006, 02:35 PM

Wow, that's some serious loot.

BigPapaPump68 · 12-28-2006, 11:17 PM

I would love to see a salary cap in other sports besides hockey.

**I Are Baboon** · 12-29-2006, 05:28 AM

God damn is that a lot of money to give Barry Zito. I do think he will do really well in San Francisco. It's the National League, it's a weak division, and it's a pitcher's park. And anytime a good AL pitcher moves to the NL, I'm happy.

I hope the Yankees keep Randy Johnson though because I think trading him will make them stronger.

Triple Threat · 12-29-2006, 05:38 AM

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Originally Posted by I Are Baboon

And anytime a good AL pitcher moves to the NL, I'm happy.

Hey, for once IAB and I agree! So when are Schilling and Papelbon going to the NL?

I was hoping the Yankess would try to get Zito, but it doesn't seem as if either the Yankees or the Red Sox were seriously interested in him.

**I Are Baboon** · 12-29-2006, 05:54 AM

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Originally Posted by I Are Baboon

Yankees suck.

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Originally Posted by Triple Threat

Hey, for once IAB and I agree!

Triple Threat · 12-29-2006, 06:40 AM

OK, I've got to give you kudos for that one.

ponyboy · 12-29-2006, 11:41 AM

So let's break this down...he's making $18 million a season, will start roughly 30 times? Maybe 40 with playoffs. Pitch 6-7 innings average per game, that's 21 outs max per game.

So every OUT he's making $21,400. More than some people make in a year and he only works every five days.

That's IF he doesn't get hurt. AND he's not even one of the top ten pitchers in the league.

Professional sports is getting ridiculous. All this did was open the door for a $20 million contract for somebody better. Then 25, then 30...when does it stop? MLB could use a cap, it's been great for both hockey and football. I could care less about baseball at this point.

goandykid · 12-29-2006, 07:58 PM

Yea it is ridiculous... if the MLB doesnt institute a strict salary cap sooner than later it's going to fall apart.

This Zito deal is going to be a spark for multiple holdouts and strikes over the next few years.

Double D · 12-29-2006, 09:12 PM

Fellas you have to realize thats exactly what Zito is, average. Hes nothing spectacular. He doesnt have over powering stuff, unless you call that curveball overwhelming. Hell just sit curve and adjust fastball. This guy will win 12-15 games and is way way overpaid. Besdies why would you pay a pitcher that much, who isnt going to win 20+ for sure?

bigss75 · 12-29-2006, 10:02 PM

Half a million every start, insane.

min0 lee · 04-28-2008, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by I Are Baboon

I do think he will do really well in San Francisco. It's the National League, it's a weak division, and it's a pitcher's park. And anytime a good AL pitcher moves to the NL, I'm happy.

I hope the Yankees keep Randy Johnson though because I think trading him will make them stronger.

Zito has been a bust and Randy is long gone.

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Originally Posted by Triple Threat

Hey, for once IAB and I agree! So when are Schilling and Papelbon going to the NL?

I was hoping the Yankess would try to get Zito, but it doesn't seem as if either the Yankees or the Red Sox were seriously interested in him.

When you and IAB agree it's not good.

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Originally Posted by Double D

Fellas you have to realize thats exactly what Zito is, average. Hes nothing spectacular. He doesnt have over powering stuff, unless you call that curveball overwhelming. Hell just sit curve and adjust fastball. This guy will win 12-15 games and is way way overpaid. Besdies why would you pay a pitcher that much, who isnt going to win 20+ for sure?

He called it, I myself thought he was going to kick ass.

min0 lee · 04-28-2008, 09:33 PM

Ouch!

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He became the third major-league pitcher in the last 52 years to fall to 0-6 before May 1, Dave Stewart (1984) and Mike Maroth (2003) being the others. Zito's ERA stands at 7.53.

soxmuscle · 04-28-2008, 09:38 PM

Way to go, Double D!

Nice call..

**I Are Baboon** · 04-29-2008, 05:04 AM

And I have that homo on my fantasy team (Zito, not Double D).

12-28-2006, 02:34 PM	#1
oaktownboy DEFINITION OF R@B Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: smog and fog Posts: 4,354	Zito/Giants Make Deal: 7 Years For 120 Million BODYBUILDING SUPPLEMENTS High Quality Supplements For Bodybuilders and Athletes. www.ironmaglabs.com http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/6312316?FSO1&ATT=HMA "Zito's deal ties for the sixth largest overall, matching the $126 million, seven-year extension agreed to this month by Toronto and center fielder Vernon Wells. Previously, the largest contract for a pitcher was Mike Hampton's $121 million, eight-year deal with the Colorado Rockies before the 2001 season." A's fans saw it coming. But there was no way we thought it was gonna be with our cross-bay rivals. I thought the Yanks/Sox or some other high power team would snag him.

12-29-2006, 11:41 AM	#8
ponyboy Training Trainer Elite Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Running around somewhere Posts: 2,608 Photos: 1	So let's break this down...he's making $18 million a season, will start roughly 30 times? Maybe 40 with playoffs. Pitch 6-7 innings average per game, that's 21 outs max per game. So every OUT he's making $21,400. More than some people make in a year and he only works every five days. That's IF he doesn't get hurt. AND he's not even one of the top ten pitchers in the league. Professional sports is getting ridiculous. All this did was open the door for a $20 million contract for somebody better. Then 25, then 30...when does it stop? MLB could use a cap, it's been great for both hockey and football. I could care less about baseball at this point.
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goandykid Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 4,377	Yea it is ridiculous... if the MLB doesnt institute a strict salary cap sooner than later it's going to fall apart. This Zito deal is going to be a spark for multiple holdouts and strikes over the next few years.
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12-28-2006, 02:35 PM	#2
ReproMan SeÃ±or Member Elite Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Stuart, FL Posts: 6,355	Wow, that's some serious loot.

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12-29-2006, 05:28 AM	#4
I Are Baboon pedal pedal pedal Moderator Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Beerville Posts: 10,647 Photos: 10	God damn is that a lot of money to give Barry Zito. I do think he will do really well in San Francisco. It's the National League, it's a weak division, and it's a pitcher's park. And anytime a good AL pitcher moves to the NL, I'm happy. I hope the Yankees keep Randy Johnson though because I think trading him will make them stronger.

12-29-2006, 06:40 AM	#7
Triple Threat ... Elite Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Lost Posts: 9,152 Photos: 4	OK, I've got to give you kudos for that one.

12-29-2006, 09:12 PM	#10
Double D Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 9,694	Fellas you have to realize thats exactly what Zito is, average. Hes nothing spectacular. He doesnt have over powering stuff, unless you call that curveball overwhelming. Hell just sit curve and adjust fastball. This guy will win 12-15 games and is way way overpaid. Besdies why would you pay a pitcher that much, who isnt going to win 20+ for sure?

12-29-2006, 10:02 PM	#11
bigss75 Let Me See Yo Grill Elite Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Colorado Posts: 5,032	Half a million every start, insane.

04-29-2008, 05:04 AM	#15
I Are Baboon pedal pedal pedal Moderator Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Beerville Posts: 10,647 Photos: 10	And I have that homo on my fantasy team (Zito, not Double D).