SAN FRANCISCO - APRIL 03: Barry Zito #75 of the San Francisco Giants walks off the field during the game against the San Diego Padres on the Opening Day of Major League Baseball on April 3, 2007 at AT&T Park in San Francisco, California. Getty Images logo Getty Images 32 months ago

SAN FRANCISCO - APRIL 03: Barry Zito #75 of the San Francisco Giants walks off the field during the game against the San Diego Padres on the Opening Day of Major League Baseball on April 3, 2007 at AT&T Park in San Francisco, California.

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