RIP Barry Zito's mom

by ACgiant97 on Nov 13, 2008 12:07 PM PST

A close friend of mine who works as a nurse at a hospital told me last night that Barry Zito's mom has passed away. My thoughts and prayers are with Barry Zito and his family as they deal with this difficult situation. Sorry I do not have link to provide all of you.

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RIP

Hasheem "The Beat" Thabeet or Brandon Jennings. A Warrior in 09.

by ejdacanay on Nov 13, 2008 12:11 PM PST reply actions

Prayers out to family

by wilriv21 on Nov 13, 2008 12:17 PM PST reply actions

Just a shame

Do you Wazzel?

by NeifiChicken on Nov 13, 2008 12:40 PM PST reply actions

Still-proud, adoptive mama of Notgardo Alfonzo, who's back from the 50-game purgatory. He promises never to do it again. I couldn't get him to promise to hit, though. We're working on that with bribes of M&Ms, kind of like potty training.

by tk on Nov 13, 2008 12:49 PM PST reply actions

There amass been plenty of articles written this spring about the stud shortstop Matt Cain and Tim Lincecum , as well as the fluid young outfielders and thirteen basemen Kevin Frandsen.
comics | art | Nattowear | McFAQ I & II

by Natto on Nov 13, 2008 1:06 PM PST reply actions

(since we can’t post blank comments anymore)

by Natto on Nov 13, 2008 1:07 PM PST up reply actions

STEVE HOLM! refuses to be the odd man out.

by UnleashTheGore on Nov 13, 2008 1:07 PM PST reply actions

Don't think, it could only hurt the ballclub.

by ResDog on Nov 13, 2008 1:14 PM PST reply actions

Speed, defense... and an almost fanatical devotion to getting picked off.

by SF Pete on Nov 13, 2008 1:14 PM PST reply actions

Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.

by jponry on Nov 13, 2008 1:14 PM PST reply actions

Yes we did!

by Goofus on Nov 13, 2008 1:18 PM PST reply actions

No, my Crazy Crab bobblehead is not for sale.

by Kitspool on Nov 13, 2008 1:24 PM PST reply actions

by bondslegend on Nov 13, 2008 1:24 PM PST reply actions

Rest In Peace Barry.

by R I O T on Nov 13, 2008 1:35 PM PST reply actions

Not to be disrepectful, but at least is wasn’t Mrs. Taschner

Yes we did!

by Goofus on Nov 13, 2008 1:37 PM PST reply actions

My current Interwebs obsession is pretty awesome. Also, my website is called ChatterBalks Dot Com. It's not being updated right now. Hope for more at your own risk.

by groug on Nov 13, 2008 1:41 PM PST reply actions

The Denker bus is now bound for San Diego. Those who were passengers on it are now angrily stranded at a gas station in Modesto, CA. Not much about baseball here .

by oldjacket on Nov 13, 2008 1:42 PM PST reply actions

by withclubsauce on Nov 13, 2008 1:44 PM PST reply actions

"ever so cynical yet whimsical giants related signature"

by The Gene Hackman on Nov 13, 2008 1:51 PM PST reply actions

I am Cameron Wood and this is my son and business partner CW Culberson.

by camwoody on Nov 13, 2008 2:09 PM PST reply actions

by satyricrash on Nov 13, 2008 2:17 PM PST reply actions

Still defending Rich Aurilia, and the Niners' classic unis

by wjackalope on Nov 13, 2008 2:21 PM PST reply actions

DDHNM

(I dont get the near-blank posts—quiet respect?)

They say some players get out of bed hitting; Pablo Sandoval doesn't wait that long

by bgunn on Nov 13, 2008 2:26 PM PST reply actions

Blank posts were used to observe a moment of silence. After the SB Nation software upgrade, people could no longer post blank posts.

by Natto on Nov 13, 2008 2:30 PM PST up reply actions

Thanks.

< /removes cap>

They say some players get out of bed hitting; Pablo Sandoval doesn't wait that long

by bgunn on Nov 13, 2008 2:39 PM PST up reply actions

Mischievously implosive purple pitching staff.

by SloIsLonelyForTheOrange on Nov 13, 2008 2:40 PM PST reply actions

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Adopted Giant: Aaron King

Wearing the crown by 2011. Or at least the LOOGY hat

by baetown415 on Nov 13, 2008 2:45 PM PST reply actions

Any type of mongering is A-OK in my book.

by Man-o-War on Nov 13, 2008 2:47 PM PST reply actions

Adopted son of in limbo Brad Hennessey. Beloved for a stolen base much like Dave Roberts

by AndYourBirdCanSing on Nov 13, 2008 2:54 PM PST reply actions

by mxmob33 on Nov 13, 2008 3:05 PM PST reply actions

dot dot dot

herb caen would be proud here.

by tk on Nov 13, 2008 3:11 PM PST reply actions

Giants Cove: You'll be a better person for reading

by Chulk on Nov 13, 2008 3:21 PM PST reply actions

by boonitez on Nov 13, 2008 4:01 PM PST reply actions

Why couldn't McCovey have hit the ball just three feet higher??

by tobias on Nov 13, 2008 4:02 PM PST reply actions

Bonds stands alone.

Proud adopted parent of future big league slugger Thomas Neal

by nostocksjustbonds on Nov 13, 2008 4:07 PM PST reply actions

How did you do that?

Am I mad, in a coma, or back in time? Whatever's happened, it's like I've landed on a different planet. Now, maybe if I can work out the reason, I can get home.

by Lyle on Nov 14, 2008 6:12 AM PST up reply actions

White text. Highlight it and you’ll see the period.

My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.

by howtheyscored on Nov 14, 2008 7:12 AM PST up reply actions

I’m duly impressed. Thanks, Garrett.

Am I mad, in a coma, or back in time? Whatever's happened, it's like I've landed on a different planet. Now, maybe if I can work out the reason, I can get home.

by Lyle on Nov 14, 2008 8:54 AM PST up reply actions

You can also use a non-breaking space: & nbsp:
(you must remove the space between & and n)

They say some players get out of bed hitting; Pablo Sandoval doesn't wait that long

by bgunn on Nov 14, 2008 10:43 AM PST up reply actions

My adopted son Matt Downs. Lost in the wilderness of mediocrity.

by nvsfg on Nov 13, 2008 4:13 PM PST reply actions

by barrance on Nov 13, 2008 4:13 PM PST reply actions

They say some players get out of bed hitting; Pablo Sandoval doesn't wait that long

by bgunn on Nov 13, 2008 4:13 PM PST reply actions

by DividedByZero on Nov 13, 2008 4:23 PM PST reply actions

The Basil Fawlty Moderating Strategy:
"We could run a nice blog here if we didn't have all these members getting in the way."

by WalrusMan on Nov 13, 2008 4:29 PM PST reply actions

by KCE on Nov 13, 2008 4:42 PM PST reply actions

Less arm, more talk. Raisingcain is a GAMER.
Adopted Giant: Henry Sosa

by raisingcain on Nov 13, 2008 5:04 PM PST reply actions

by walkoff baltimore chop on Nov 13, 2008 5:05 PM PST reply actions

by DesertFox on Nov 13, 2008 5:16 PM PST reply actions

by deuce deuce on Nov 13, 2008 5:24 PM PST reply actions

Who has the fun?
Is it always the man with the gun?
- The Stranglers

by victor frankenstein on Nov 13, 2008 6:10 PM PST reply actions

by rightcenterfielder on Nov 13, 2008 6:40 PM PST reply actions

by Cainer on Nov 13, 2008 7:46 PM PST reply actions

"While conservatives tell you 'leave things alone and no one will lose,' and liberals tell you 'interfere a lot and no one will lose,' baseball says 'someone will lose.' Not only says it - but insists upon it! ... Democracy is lovely, but baseball's more mature." BVCE supports SF Dugout and Manny Burriss.

by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Nov 13, 2008 8:10 PM PST reply actions

by timmeh on Nov 13, 2008 8:13 PM PST reply actions

The Bear Will Not Quit, The Bear Will Not Die.

by The Enchanter on Nov 13, 2008 9:43 PM PST reply actions

. . .

Sergio Romo will gladly hand you a bench to sit on / GIANTSPACE™ / Adopted brother of the AnVil

by SoFa King Mike on Nov 13, 2008 10:00 PM PST reply actions

Tim Lincecum is Baseball's Chuck Norris

by Azantor on Nov 13, 2008 10:02 PM PST reply actions

by Franchise55 on Nov 13, 2008 10:35 PM PST reply actions

As much as we rip on the guy...

Truly a sad day.

McC's Outstanding Newcomer '08.

by FairweatherFan on Nov 13, 2008 10:39 PM PST reply actions

Contra Costa Times confirmed it....

http://www.contracostatimes.com/giants/ci_10980654

My condolences.

"You lost me at carrots, which was the first draft of 'you had me at hello'".

by giantscatcher on Nov 13, 2008 10:48 PM PST reply actions

My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.

by howtheyscored on Nov 13, 2008 10:53 PM PST reply actions

by VTown on Nov 13, 2008 11:03 PM PST reply actions

Baggs has confirmed it on his blog as well:

Extra Baggs

by deuce deuce on Nov 13, 2008 11:43 PM PST reply actions

Adoptive Parent of Francisco Peguero. He can throw, he can run, he can hit(fastballs), and he's Dominican. What else do you need to know?

by haverecords on Nov 14, 2008 12:23 AM PST reply actions

Rest well, Mrs. Zito...

Dear Mrs. Zito:

I pay you the ultimate compliment any of us can give to a woman – you raised your son to be a fine man.

In his time in San Francisco, he has met with much disappointment and adversity. Yet, I have never heard your son raise his voice in anger, lash out at others in frustration, or fail to speak to, or of, anyone in a manner that was not respectful or polite. To know of his charitable work is just as unsurprising.

I am sure that this is no accident. During your time on earth, you have done a magnificent job in raising your son. As the father of a young child, I believe that this is the most than I could wish for.

When my time in this world is done, I hope I might earn the pleasant rest and eternal peace that you have.

May you rest in peace.

by kar120c on Nov 14, 2008 6:04 AM PST reply actions 1 recs

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I support Roger Kieschnick in his quest to becoming the best Kieschnick ever to play professional baseball.

by Takimoto on Nov 14, 2008 11:04 AM PST reply actions

by positiveuphemism on Nov 14, 2008 11:43 AM PST reply actions

72-90 - TIMMY FOR CY YOUNG!!!

Adopted Giant: Daryl Maday - The roller coaster ride continues - Augusta to Norwich to San Jose, the latter of which has been a success so far. 1.59 ERA.

by rhys on Nov 14, 2008 1:07 PM PST reply actions

Giants! Giants! HELP US GOD!

by j14 on Nov 14, 2008 3:35 PM PST reply actions

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Giants! Giants! HELP US GOD!

by j14 on Nov 14, 2008 3:37 PM PST up reply actions

The story from Chris Haft at MLB.com

11/14/08 10:35 PM EST
Zito’s mother passes away at 65
San Francisco hurler shared close relationship with mom

By Chris Haft / MLB.com
MLB Headlines

Roberta Jean Rosser Zito, the mother of Giants left-hander Barry Zito, died Thursday in Los Angeles at Cedars Sinai Medical Center. She was 65.

Funeral services are pending, said a spokesperson for Zito.

Zito shared a strong bond with his mother. Roberta said in a 2002 interview with MLB.com, "I would describe our relationship as very special and very different because of Barry’s particular nature. His complete self-acceptance and the freedom he gives himself to just be himself has always surprised me.

“[The] only thing that’s changed is I just don’t see him as much. But we still talk all the time, and sometimes he’ll call in the middle of night just to ask for prayer. Our relationship is still very special and open. He doesn’t consider me an authoritarian, but more of a friend.”

Chris Haft is a reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.

"It kind of gives everybody else out there who is not a big person the motivation and the inspiration that they know they can do it, too."--Tim Lincecum

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