Zito Goes Tonight

In 2007, Zito was able to turn things around in the second half, leading many to believe he had solved the problems that plagued him upon first joining the Giants. Unfortunately, the first half went worse for Barry than we could have possibly imagined. He has looked stronger as of late - though that is not exactly saying a whole lot. I like Zito and I am rooting for a return to form - for his sake and ours - but he does enter the first half with a big question mark on his back. We'll probably get an example of what to expect from the lefty when he takes the mound tonight against the Washington Nationals. The largest question attached to Zito - just how much can we put up with? The Giants have three solid, young starters in Cain, Lincecum and Sanchez. Correia has floundered as of late, but also had his moments. Noah Lowly has started rehabbing, and there's a good deal of promising pitchers in the lower levels of the minor leagues. We're only in the second year of Zito's seven-year deal, but how long before there's no room for him on this staff?