Originally posted by Niners99:
Originally posted by redrathman:
Originally posted by Rubberneck36:
It is funny how Zito went from hated to loved over the last year-Ish. He isn't just winning, but his command is great and he is hitting. I used to be a Zito booer, now I just root for his ass and the story of it. Really cool.
I just got done watching it off DVR. Great win. Everybody was hitting.
I really have a hard time believing Zito is pitching well because he's relaxed.
He's going to pitch over 200 innings and trigger his option. He's pitching for $11,000,000.
lol are you actually suggesting that he just started putting forth the effort to do well because he wants to earn a little more cash next season?
Something changed, which has allowed him to control his pitches. Its not a matter of trying harder for a bonus.
Its not just the command although that is huge. He developed the cutter and has much more movement that he had a couple of years ago. With more movement on his pitches and better control he has become a true pitcher. Lincecum should learn from him.