SF Weekly's Reader Suggested Nicknames for Zito

I remember the Giants commercial from a couple years ago when he said he wanted a nickname. I also remember thinking it was dumb, because he obviously would get a negative one. Most of these are pretty terrible. I've definitely heard "Albatross" used before. It's the only one I really like from this list (or don't hate, I guess would be a better phrase). I know we could come up with something better, although I almost feel like he's not even worth the effort.

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“Baked”

heh.

Randy Winn is going to catch that. And he'll do it real classy-like too.

by oldjacket on Apr 20, 2009 2:53 PM PDT reply actions

My wife calls him "Barry Zero"

"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

by Timlincecum.com on Apr 20, 2009 3:35 PM PDT up reply actions

Barry Barry Rich

Bonds stands alone.

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by nostocksjustbonds on Apr 20, 2009 3:58 PM PDT reply actions

For the next 5 seasons

The Albatross is still appropriate

by wilriv21 on Apr 20, 2009 4:04 PM PDT reply actions

Also it gives excuses for posting this:

I haven’t got any choc-ices. I’ve only got this bloody albatross!

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by EliminateMe on Apr 21, 2009 12:24 PM PDT up reply actions

Albatoss

Adopted groomer for Mark Gardner's Mullet / Adopted brother of the AnVil

by SoFa King Mike on Apr 20, 2009 4:17 PM PDT reply actions

I don’t like to toot my own horn more than once or twice a day, but mine is still the best, even if no one ever commented on it:

The Pentagon Hammer.

Maybe that’s a better nickname for his curveball, and maybe it’s over the head of anyone who didn’t live through the ‘80s. But it’s brilliant, dammit. Brilliant.

by Grant Brisbee on Apr 20, 2009 4:37 PM PDT reply actions

Brilliant. I like that one.

by Grant Brisbee on Apr 20, 2009 4:37 PM PDT up reply actions

Whoops. Thought I logged in under a different account.

by Grant Brisbee on Apr 20, 2009 4:38 PM PDT up reply actions

now using moderator powers to hijack usernames

I, not Grant, really like that one alot and think it will really take the world by storm.

Giants pitching coach Dave Righetti. "I treat Timmy differently from most pitchers: I leave him alone."

by natteringnabob on Apr 20, 2009 5:03 PM PDT up reply actions

Brilliant.

There that’s better. BTW, this isn’t Grant.

by Uribe nee Gonzalez on Apr 20, 2009 5:02 PM PDT up reply actions

yeah suuuuuuuuuure

Hi Grant

Giants pitching coach Dave Righetti. "I treat Timmy differently from most pitchers: I leave him alone."

by natteringnabob on Apr 20, 2009 6:01 PM PDT up reply actions

i don’t get it

Randy Winn is going to catch that. And he'll do it real classy-like too.

by oldjacket on Apr 21, 2009 7:26 AM PDT up reply actions

Neither do I

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by groug on Apr 21, 2009 9:59 AM PDT up reply actions

grant

I remember the 80s, and I don…. OH SNAP. As soon as I googled it, it all came back to me.

I thought that all those pentagon overcharges were actually sinister ways to hide things in the budget. Like the original 1918 British “Tanks”.

Maybe the $436 Hammer?

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by zenbitz on Apr 23, 2009 4:12 PM PDT up reply actions

I think douchebag is appropriate.

by SFGuy on Apr 20, 2009 5:00 PM PDT reply actions

Albatoss is nice...

and I should note you might be able to get it sewed onto a jersey by MLB…

I prefer to anticipate what he’ll be sewing on his uniform soon, a la LeMaster:

ZITOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

Alternately, how about Batt Zitoriss?

Giants pitching coach Dave Righetti. "I treat Timmy differently from most pitchers: I leave him alone."

by natteringnabob on Apr 20, 2009 5:03 PM PDT reply actions

Albatross is easily my least favorite.

I don’t know if there is one for Zito that I like, but Albatross makes me cringe every time.

My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.

by howtheyscored on Apr 20, 2009 6:52 PM PDT reply actions

I agree

It completely demeans those majestic animals comparing them to Zito.

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by Natto on Apr 20, 2009 8:48 PM PDT up reply actions

Beautiful, graceful creatures. With devastating fastballs.

My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.

by howtheyscored on Apr 20, 2009 9:41 PM PDT up reply actions

I don't like "Albatross" either

Mainly because I actually post on other forums using that name, so it always throws me for a loop when Zito is starting and that name gets thrown around here. What? Huh?? Oh, never mind.

My preferred name = the Seven-Year Bitch

Anagram of "knowing how to win" = WOW, I KNOW NOTHING

by Stuttering John Tamargo on Apr 20, 2009 8:47 PM PDT reply actions