Dear Barry,
to say this. I put a lot of thought into it and I’ve decided there is no
delicate way to put this – you need to stop for the time being. I don’t mean
skip a rotation, or take a leave on the DL for a few weeks, I mean you need to
get down to Fresno for the remainder of the season. It is in the best interest
of everybody involved; the fans, the team, and yourself.
I don’t know
what happened Barry. I used to marvel at your stuff. There was a time not so
long ago that your curve ball was the undisputed champ of major league baseball.
You had the kind of stuff that caused relapses for recovering alcoholics and
would perpetuate insomnia for hitters all over the league. Now….not so much.
As a matter of fact, you’re not even close.
No one knows what is really
going on with you except for you. Whether it’s mental, physical or perhaps a
little bit of both. Your drop in velocity and shoulder movement suggests that
you might have something bothering you in the aforementioned shoulder. If it’s
not hurting you much right now….it soon will be. Zito
Mechanics
Sabian assures us that you’re hitting your targets in
the bullpen, but admits to what everyone else knows, that once you hit the field
you fall apart. I’ve been in the yard for the past two performances and it’s
getting ugly Barry. Friday you gave us hope by pitching two of your best innings
of the season. The crowd was buzzing. We wanted to cheer our ***** off for you,
and deep down we still do – but the eventual collapse was inevitable.
Wednesday’s game the fans desperation turned towards pure disgust and borderline
hatred.
home this year Barry, and it sure as hell isn’t going to do you any good. I wish
the fans at AT&T Park would turn that emotion into something positive. The
fan participation in actually rooting for the team has been lacking this year.
They seem to funnel their energy into cell phone conversations, imported beer
and complaining … but now they have a new sense of purpose. Unfortunately it
is serving up a huge plate of hater-tots on you Barry.
I know this can’t
be easy on you and honestly I wouldn’t want to be in your shoes … actually?
I’m going to retract that. For a $126 million dollar contract I’ll take my
chances. That’s the thing Barry, it always comes down to the money doesn’t
it? I know you’re working your a** off Barry. I know you want to fix this.
Unfortunately, I can’t feel any sympathy for you. You took the money Barry and
quite frankly we feel ripped off. Do the right thing. I’m not asking nor
expecting you to take a pay cut, but I think you need to come to terms with the
fact that for now you need to take a walk and try again next March. Just think
about it OK? No pressure. I hear Fresno is lovely this time of
year.
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