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Fri Aug 07, 2009 10:32 am EDT

The magic on this demo tape? It apparently belongs to Barry Zito

By 'Duk

Well, we might as well shut down the Internet for the day, because I'm pretty sure we're not going to see any baseball posts better than this one in the next 24 hours.

According to The Dirty, those fine purveyors of Matt Leinart photos, Giants pitcher Barry Zito(notes) recently recorded a song entitled "A Man's Gotta Do" and, well, you pretty much have to listen to it for yourselves. It's hard to tell if Zito is being serious or not, but extra points for making it until the end.

UPDATE:  Zito mentioned this song in a 2006 interview with our own Dave Brown.

UPDATE #2: Just heard from Zito's people who say the the recording was "never authorized to be released and never intended to be released."

A big BLS head nod to Minda's Twitter for the redirect.

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  1. The Game
    1. Posted by The Game Fri Aug 07, 2009 11:01 am EDT

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    do you mean that we're NOT going to see any baseball posts better than this one?
    on a sidenote, his demo sounds pretty good.
    go Giants!!
  2. politesmile
    2. Posted by politesmile Fri Aug 07, 2009 11:01 am EDT

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    This has got to be a joke... Or (from the other song) Zito likes to make things a family affair...
    "Don't look at me
    Like I just slept with your mother
    Don't judge me because I could be your brother
    and I bet your dad would love me
    I guess we'll have to wait and see if you and I will be something"
  3. Dr. Jekyll
    3. Posted by Dr. Jekyll Fri Aug 07, 2009 11:11 am EDT

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    i think i just died a little.
  4. HawkeyeGirl
    4. Posted by HawkeyeGirl Fri Aug 07, 2009 11:21 am EDT

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    On Saturday, Barry Zito will get the start vs Reds pitcher Bronson Arroyo. Coincidence of the rotation? Or a highly researched strategy to absorb by osmosis some of Bronson's already-established musical success and CD production and sales?
  5. Lee Majors
    5. Posted by Lee Majors Fri Aug 07, 2009 11:21 am EDT

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    Dear God. Some things, you just can't unlisten.
  6. coop
    6. Posted by coop Fri Aug 07, 2009 11:24 am EDT

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    Nope, could not do it. Only lasted 1:02. This was way worse than I could have imagined.
    I paused Clutch to hear this??
  7. Mat M
    7. Posted by Mat M Fri Aug 07, 2009 11:33 am EDT

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    Someone get Mauer to remix this!
  8. Duk
    8. Posted by 'Duk Fri Aug 07, 2009 11:38 am EDT

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    I'd just like to thank Zito for allowing me to make reference to my favorite Boogie Nights scene on two different occasions.
  9. Mendoza Line
    9. Posted by Mendoza Line Fri Aug 07, 2009 11:41 am EDT

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    Ow. My ear drums have just been Zito'ed.
  10. OzFraud
    10. Posted by OzFraud Fri Aug 07, 2009 12:36 pm EDT

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    With $126 Million Dollars, you would think he'd hire an instructor to teach him how to sing!
  11. RobertF
    11. Posted by RobertF Fri Aug 07, 2009 12:37 pm EDT

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    That was F'n PAINFUL!!!!
  12. Matt H
    12. Posted by Matt H Fri Aug 07, 2009 1:00 pm EDT

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    I got to 1:12. I wanted it to be good so I could say "he belts out a song like opposing batters belt his pitches" but he let me down.
  13. NY SUX
    13. Posted by NY SUX Fri Aug 07, 2009 1:07 pm EDT

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    Another weak post Duck.
  14. Brian B
    14. Posted by Brian B Fri Aug 07, 2009 1:10 pm EDT

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    See what happens if you live in L.A. bad things, very bad things LOLZito
  15. mulv666
    15. Posted by mulv666 Fri Aug 07, 2009 1:13 pm EDT

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    At least there isn't a record company dumb enough to give him $126 million.
  16. MattM
    16. Posted by MattM Fri Aug 07, 2009 1:47 pm EDT

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    Cant bust a man on his music passion or taste, everyone has a different one. This isn't THAT bad, although I would never listen to it outside of this. Needs to work on his lyrics, and he also needs some more musical direction. But really, he should focus on baseball seeing as his Giants are still in it.
    I listened to the whole thing and now I'm turning my Smashing Pumpkins back on.
  17. This is Dave, Hello There!
    17. Posted by This is Dave, Hello There! Fri Aug 07, 2009 1:51 pm EDT

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    Feel the heat.
    Man, Zito said three years ago he was working on this song. Still needs work. But I don't think he should give up his dream.
    As a professional music listener, let me say this: Find the Righetti of voice coaches and maybe -- maybe -- Zito can play the Armada Room at the Holiday Inn.
  18. White_Stache
    18. Posted by White_Stache Fri Aug 07, 2009 2:08 pm EDT

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    I don't know when I'd fall asleep faster. Listening to this tripe or waiting for his fastball to reach home.
  19. Lew Ghost
    19. Posted by Lew Ghost Fri Aug 07, 2009 2:09 pm EDT

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    Can anyone give some proof that it's his voice???
    He could be playing the guitar...
  20. Operaz_39999
    20. Posted by Operaz_39999 Fri Aug 07, 2009 2:44 pm EDT

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    When you're an overpaid pitcher in a team of loser players and loser fans (who now diss Manny after supporting bonds for so many years - pathetic), why not try to do something different than baseball?
  21. Holly
    21. Posted by Holly Fri Aug 07, 2009 2:53 pm EDT

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    If only all men had half as much talent and looks as Barry Zito, I could set my sights on someone who's actually attainable. Are you hot enough to be a model, can you sing even a little, can you play the guitar and can you win the Cy Young? No, but I know what you can do...be a really good hater. See, you've got a talent!
  22. Q
    22. Posted by Q Fri Aug 07, 2009 2:57 pm EDT

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    That's the other Barry..... Bonds..!!
  23. david b
    23. Posted by david b Fri Aug 07, 2009 3:12 pm EDT

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    I don't know 'Duk, it's not great but it's probably a lot better than what you'd come up with. Also he plays professional baseball, you write a blog. You might think he sucks but I have a feeling he probably wouldn't switch places with you

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