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ANtics Episode 2.11: A Tale of Two Zitos

Barry Zito dominated the 2002 season with a 23-5 record, earning himself the American League Cy Young Award. In the ensuing seasons, he's had his ups and downs, including a shocking 15-2 defeat at  the hands of the New York Yankees on Opening Day of 2006 where he gave up 7 runs in an inning and a third. Yet, in his last two starts, he's returned to the Barry Zito of old, pitching masterfully.

The main difference? Well, it's his mane difference. With short hair, Barry cannot be defeated. When the hair takes over, he is the anti-Samson, stripped of his power. This is investigated in this week's ANtics, "A Tale of Two Zitos".


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Huh
I am confused as to the layout.
English 101: Remedial Kick-Ass
"Cause only one language kicks ass, and that's the one we're teaching!"

by Zonis on May 7, 2006 8:56 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I agree
It's not entirely clear which panel is meant to follow which...
So, who is AN hating on today?

by ArakSOT on May 8, 2006 6:53 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Come on, louis...
Option #3 = The Yankees.
English 101: Remedial Kick-Ass
"Cause only one language kicks ass, and that's the one we're teaching!"

by Zonis on May 7, 2006 8:57 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Haha
To me, this was one of the funniest antics.  Let's hope you're right and Barry gets to know the local barber!
It's a beautiful day for baseball.

by As Man on May 7, 2006 10:22 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Is that Barry Zito?
In that one photo....?
Ha, just kidding! Great, as always!
And what about whiskers of fear, is that related to the hair thing too?
"I'm biased but I don't think there's anyone better than us" -Jason "Bulldog" Kendall

by streetfan on May 7, 2006 10:30 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I had every frame notarized...
That's why it wasn't posted by 5 p.m. I had to wait for a certificate of authenticity, and you know how hard it is to get somebody after hours on a weekend.

by louismg on May 7, 2006 10:49 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Shouldn't the Shaggy Frame and Bedhead frame
be switched in position?
English 101: Remedial Kick-Ass
"Cause only one language kicks ass, and that's the one we're teaching!"

by Zonis on May 8, 2006 12:11 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Not chronologically...
2002, 2005, opening day 2006, May 2006.

by louismg on May 8, 2006 12:17 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well, right now its:
2002, opening day 2006, 2005 and may 2006.
English 101: Remedial Kick-Ass
"Cause only one language kicks ass, and that's the one we're teaching!"

by Zonis on May 8, 2006 11:55 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

So funny!
This is great! Once again, the best ones are always the ones that ring so true! Love it!

Personally, I love his hair long, but if he wins more when it is short, than I will learn to love the short too!

"Now, I'm not the guy who's in trouble, it's the guy on the mound who's in trouble.'' Swisher Pics

by BobbyCrosbysGirl on May 8, 2006 10:08 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Fantastic!
I really luved it! Thanks.

by luvsmrZ on May 10, 2006 2:47 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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