Navigation: Jump to content areas:


Pro Quality. Fan Perspective.
Login-facebook
Around SBN: Jeremy Lin Sets Assist High In Easy Win Over Sacramento

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".


Click to See Larger Comic



ANtics Archive: 2005/06 ANtics | PDF | Take the Poll

Poll
Do the A's need a full-time barber?
No - Haren and Saarloos are just fine.
20 votes
Shave them all - body hair too.
16 votes
Yes - That's the answer!
11 votes

47 votes | Poll has closed

Comment 11 comments  |  0 recs  | 

Do you like this story?

Comments

Display:

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.

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

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  

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

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

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  

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  

Fantastic!
I really luved it! Thanks.

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

Comments For This Post Are Closed


User Tools

Welcome to the SB Nation blog about Oakland Athletics.

Community Guidelines ANcillary Terms

FanPosts

Community blog posts and discussion.

Recommended FanPosts

Aperture_logo_small
Community Prospect List #4
Img_2672_small
Long-Term Outlook

Recent FanPosts

Small
Moneyball Part II: Billy Beane Shocks the World. Again.
Hahaha_small
Let's Make Some Nicknames!
Fubarcloud_small
Wolf being told to spend money
Small
The wRC+ Challenge
Pumpkin_small
Maybe this is a stupid stats question
Small
A's reportedly sign Cespedes
Unknown_small
Is It Really Worth It: Three Veterans Who May Be Playing Oakland Next Year, But Shouldn't Be
Small
Manny's Contract
Small
fantasy baseball league for A's fans!

+ New FanPost All FanPosts >


Front Page Writers

Maya_papi_small Tyler Bleszinski

08-_the_author_small 67MARQUEZ

Josefav2_small danmerqury

Baseball_small baseballgirl

Poochini-butt_in_box_2_small Nico

Img_0653_small dwishinsky

Front Page Writers

Smiley_face_small gigglingone

Venasfans_small OaklandSi

60-minutes-clock_small cuppingmaster

Patpicturebucky2_small YonYonson

Img_3830_small David Fung

Moderators

Photofunia-5c770b_small coffee roaster

Denver_small Colorado Fan

Ls_logo100_small LoneStranger

Thumbs_up_small LongTimeFan

Marty_profile_in_green_small mrod

Img_1877_small Billy Frijoles

Babycomputergeek_small paris7

Img_0115_small Tutu-late