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Barry Zito gets win, ends tenure with Giants

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September 25, 2013

San Francisco, CA – After seven years with the Giants, Barry Zito’s time has come to an end. Manager Bruce Bochy surprised the pitcher with one last start and in his final curtain call; he earned the decision with the 6-4 victory over the Dodgers snapping an eight game losing streak.

< p>It’s been a rocky road for Zito who recorded his first win since May 30th at last night’s game against the Dodgers. He made his first start since September 2nd in San Diego. The southpaw has been pulled twice from the starting rotation this season. Coming out of the bullpen as a relief pitcher, Barry never gave up hope that he’d get one more start.

“It was very unexpected to come in yesterday and be asked if I could go tomorrow,” he said. “I said definitely, I’m always ready. So to get this win against the Dodgers and do it at home, come out and see the fans one last time was special.”

The Giants have decided to not pick up the $18 million option on his seven-year, $126 million deal, instead will pay a $7 million buyout.

Manger Bruce Bochy felt he deserved the start despite his struggles on the mound. And to the surprise of many, Zito pitched a good game.

Barry’s outing lasted five frames, yielding four hits, allowing two runs (one earned) and one strikeout. There was no final bow in front of the fans because he was removed after being hit by Nick Punto’s line drive that struck him on his left thigh to open the fifth inning.

“I let Bochy know this is my game,” said Zito. ‘He said, ‘All right,’ and walked away. I went to get my bat and he had a second thought, so I was frustrated. But I understand.”

“There’s no better competitor,” Bochy said. “He wanted to stay out there and do all he could to help us win the game.”

It’s no secret; Barry’s had his fair share of problems in San Francisco. Except for the 2012 season where he helped the team win a World Series. Zito finished with losing records in each season with the Giants. Back in 2010, he was omitted from the postseason roster after he went 0-9.

“I still remember where I was when the contract was finalized [and] I knew it was going to be a heck of a ride on the field and off,” said Barry.

And it has been just that. In the past two years, he’s gotten married, and restored his faith as a Christian, while also dealing with the lost of both of his parents. But he still values his time in San Francisco as something he will always remember.

“The World Series in 2012 was such a great experience, I’m so glad I got to experience that and be apart of it and help bring it home for San Francisco,” he added.

“He’s a class act. Barry has never stopped working hard no matter what roll he’s in,” Bochy said. “He did his job tonight and I’m proud of him.”

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NNPA NEWSWIRE – “The blue bracelets are something White women are wearing so others can see that they didn’t vote for Trump,” says Liberal Lisa from Oklahoma on X. Chile, bye. These bracelets are hollow symbols, empty gestures that mean nothing to me. An accessory to claim distance from Trump’s legacy is superficial comfort, while the choice to not stand with us in the voting booth is far more profound.

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Political yard signs can symbolize intentions and allegiance. But this year, they’ve also symbolized betrayal. During this general election, Black women were led to believe that more White women would stand with us. Exit polls, however, told a different story. Despite overwhelming displays of support, more White women still chose to vote for the convicted felon, reality TV star, and rapist. White women answered the call but left us hanging at the polls.

A Familiar Disappointment

I live in DeKalb County, Georgia, and the abundance of Harris-Walz yard signs could’ve fooled me. But I’ve seen this before, back when Stacey Abrams ran for governor. White women showed up, put up signs, attended rallies, knocked on doors, and phone-banked. Yet, when it came time to vote, they let us down—not once but twice. I’ve been here for over 15 years, and if there’s one thing I know, it’s that political signs are symbols without weight.

In every election, I’ve talked with White women. Most aren’t the primary earners in their families and vote along party lines, aligning with the preferences of their fathers and husbands. These conversations reveal a reluctance to break from tradition, even when their votes affect women and certainly when their votes impact the lives of people who look like me.

The Illusion of Solidarity—Symbols Are Not Enough

On social media, I’m seeing White women posting pictures of blue bracelets to “prove” they didn’t vote for Trump. “The blue bracelets are something White women are wearing so others can see that they didn’t vote for Trump,” says Liberal Lisa from Oklahoma on X. Chile, bye. These bracelets are hollow symbols, empty gestures that mean nothing to me. An accessory to claim distance from Trump’s legacy is superficial comfort, while the choice to not stand with us in the voting booth is far more profound.

I’ve seen Black Lives Matter signs and black squares posted on Instagram to “prove” support for Black people, but we now know that was a lie, too. Will those same people who claimed Black lives mattered now take down their Harris-Walz signs and show their true selves?

Navigating these truths is a daily struggle for me—professionally and socially. White women often misuse their privilege, supporting us only when it’s convenient. Seeing overqualified Black women sabotaged or abandoned by White women at critical moments is a constant emotional challenge. It’s exhausting to live with this reality, especially when solidarity seems like something they pick up and discard at will.

One clever campaign ad from Harris-Walz that spoke directly to White women. “Your Vote, Your Choice” emphasized that their vote was private—independent of their household situation. Another was from Olivia Howell Dreizen, the “Vote Without Fear” campaign, which empowered women to consider the greater impact of their choices. But it seems many still couldn’t choose the roadmap to freedom—even when it was handed to them.

A Call for Action Beyond Words

White women, I want to believe you care, but actions speak louder than yard signs, bracelets, or Instagram posts. Show up in our communities, advocate in your workplaces, and stand up to dismantle the structures that uphold white supremacy. Only through real action will we know where you stand.

If you choose not to act, we see you—and we know exactly where you stand. Good luck these next four years.

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