ANtics Episode 2.11: A Tale of Two Zitos

by louismg on May 7, 2006 8:51 PM PDT in News

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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