San Francisco Giants: “Big Z” Filling In Nicely For the “Big Unit”

When 45-year-old Randy Johnson injured his throwing shoulder on July fifth against the Astros, Giants fans held their breath. Even before hearing the news that the "Big Unit" would hit the 60 day DL, the San Francisco faithful knew the one-year deal with the five-time Cy Young award winner may be over.

However, in the 22 games since Johnson suffered the injury, there have been four starts in Johnson's No. 2 spot in the rotation and every single one has been superb.

Remember Jonathan Sanchez's no hitter? Well that was a good start, but post All-Star break, Barry Zito has taken over that slot and performed like the Zito of old. Moving Zito to the No. 2 spot in the rotation wasn't a popular decision amongst fans like myself but there is no denying that "Big Z" has performed a...

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