Zito watch

[He Hate Me]

I'm just glad the RJ/Zito scenario didn't go down in NY. I would have then had to admit that Cashman is a good GM. But now I don't.

 

I think if Zito had signed with us, the reaction would have been more along the lines of "Cashman's not a good GM! All he does is outbid everyone!"

[AlexanderTheGreat13]

Enough about NYY' date=' what about the NYM? I think they where banking on being able to bring Zito in to there rotation. I was reading an article yesterday before all the San Fran news broke that said, NYM thought they where the front runners and would only have to wait until next week and Zito would be on his way. With Zito not coming to NY, the Mets rotation is probably close to the worst in there division with the Nats. With little to nothing left ont he FA market, the Mets are going to be forced over a barrell as they will probably be forced to trade for a pitcher now, because right now there rotation is horrible. NYM still have a good lineup but they are going to pay for not offering Zito a better deal. there pitching staff is horrific at this point, they took a big step back towards the pack this offseason instead of extending themselves from it.[/quote']

 

I would look for the Mets to deal Lastings Milledge. It sounds they have really soured on him.

[elsrbueno]

I think the Zito deal is a good one. Remember' date=' Zito could be depended on to be nothing but solid in AL. In the NL, Zito will own. This is an awesome career move for Zito and the Giants are getting a very good pitcher for 7 years. It will work out barring injury.[/quote']

 

I strongly disagree with you on this one.

 

Barry Zito is a #3 pitcher being paid to be (and asked to be) an ace.

 

Yes, he'll benefit from getting the heck out of the AL and from staying out west, and he's a solid #3 starter but I have a feeling that the Giants will regret paying this guy like the ace of a staff.

 

All of his relevant (to me at least) stats are going in the wrong direction. His hits and walks are on the rise while his strikeouts are on the decline. Sooner or later (and my bet is sooner), that's going to catch up to him.

 

Congratulations to Barry and Boras-- but IMO a big mistake for the Giants.

[riverside sluggers]

The Mets are in a pickle right now, Id be shocked if Milledge & Heilman are still with the team on opening day. One of them or even both could be bait

[Cityofchampions33]

The Mets are in a pickle right now' date=' Id be shocked if Milledge & Heilman are still with the team on opening day. One of them or even both could be bait[/quote']

 

Goos point, they havent really amde a splash this off-season like the one prior, and whiffed on all the top pitchers. I thought they'd at elats try for both Zito and Schmidt, but haven't heard much outta their camp.

[TheKilo]

Here's a link to the latest on the RJ dealings. Appears the Zito signing has nothing to do with moving RJ.

 

http://www.nydailynews.com/front/story/484122p-407473c.html

 

 

All I said was that Zito being available on the market made trading RJ easier.

 

Who's gonna start for NYY if RK gtes traded now? An AAA pitcher?