It didn't have all the glitz and glamour of Mariano Rivera's exit, but this was just as moving a ceremony for Giants fans, for different reasons. A lot of bumps and bruises on the way to this send off. A great way to say good bye to a guy who has exhibited a huge amount of grace under pressure. The fans recognized it and made their feelings known.
from Giants Extra:
Zito: “Having that way of going out as a Giant? Wow.” | Giants Extra:
Four days after earning a win in his final start for the organization, Zito was in standby mode as manager Bruce Bochy looked for the right opportunity to let Zito get a proper goodbye from Giants fans. Bochy pulled Zito for a pinch-hitter on Wednesday, but he cooked up a brilliant plan Sunday. Zito was on hold to face left-hander Mark Kotsay, a former A’s teammate who was playing his final big league game.
“If that didn’t work out, I would find a way,” Bochy said. “I wanted to give him the great sendoff he deserves.”'via Blog this'
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