Game #26 1985 vs. 2008
- Game #: 26
- ’85 record: 10-16 .385
- ’08 record: 11-15 .423
There were three other teams that had the 11-16 record 26 games into the season.
- The 1977 team finished fourth in the division with a 75-87 (.463 ) record.
- The strike shortened 1981 season was ended with the giants finishing fourth again with a 56-55 (.505). This was the only team to finish above .500 when it was 11-16 at this point in the season.
- The 1983 team finished with a 79-83 (.488 ) record and finished fifth in the division.
ZITO! ZITO! ZITO! (say it in the same vein as MARSHA! MARSHA! MARSHA! from the Brady bunch). With a WHIP for the game of 3.33 (1.99 for the season) and a unending parade of runs for what seems like the 85th start of his SF career I think we can officially pronounce his signing a flop.
I think it is time to quit wasting games by having Zito start. You can feel the difference in the team behind Zito vs. the younger pitchers. While we are at it why not get rid of the GM also? I just heard on XM radio’s Home Plate that Sabean had put a 5 year 80 million dollar (I believe that was the amount offered) to Andruw Jones. Thanfully Jones declined. It is time for a more ‘current’ GM to take over. Look across the bay and see what the A’s do and follow their lead!
This just in
I just saw this on the game wrap up from MLB.com
Bochy called his pitcher into his office after the game to notify him that he may be sent to the bullpen or have his next start skipped.
“We can’t keep doing what we are doing. We need to get together and get a game plan on what we think is best,” Bochy said. “I’m sure there’s a lot on his mind. He’s got a lot of pride and he’s taking this harder than anybody.”
At least we may be saved from an instant loss when Zito’s turn comes up again.
