Zito Begins a New Day

Opinions about Barry Zito are like an asshole - everybody's got one. It didn't take long for the Giants to become national news with some guy named Barry. The Giants are, in fact, doomed to always have a Barry Curse. That being said, Jayson Stark still thinks the Mike Hampton signing was worse. Take that Jim "Worst signing in history" Rome!

Regardless of what people are saying, the big question is - what are Zito and the Giants doing? Pitching coach Dave Righetti is going to work hard with him in the bullpen and says, "I told him, 'I don't care if you fly to Africa between starts. If you get somebody out, I'll pay for it." Careful with your words - Zito might take you up on it.

Righetti also added, "A positive attitude when you're out there carries you through a lot of things."