Zito: A constant work in progress

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How can you not be a fan of Barry Zito , the modern-day equalivant to another former USC pitcher, Bill Lee .
But is the Half-Baked Zito slowly turning into The Garv when it comes to making good with creditors?

This just off the low-speed sports wire:

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- A contractor has sued Barry Zito, claiming the Oakland Athletics pitcher owes more than $200,000 for remodeling work on his home.
Ramland Construction Co. is seeking $210,275, plus 10 percent interest, according to the lawsuit filed Tuesday in Los Angeles Superior Court.
The contractor claims Zito breached the written deal they had when the pitcher allegedly stopped payments in February on the original bill of $563,000.
The work included $27,000 for new kitchen cabinets, a $20,000 Koi fish pond, $12,000 in new kitchen appliances, a $10,000 aquarium, $7,100 for an aquarium enclosure and $4,200 for a firepit at Zito's West Hollywood home.
Bruce Rudman, attorney for the contractor, said in court documents that he will try to have the case sent to arbitration.
"We are surprised to hear of this filing and cannot comment until we have a copy of the lawsuit," Kathy Jacobson, Zito's publicist, said Thursday.

Maybe a copy will pop up soon on The Smoking Gun.

What would Barry be doing living in West L.A.?

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And why would he need a koi pond?

To impress Leeann Tweden?
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To win back Alyssa Milano?
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The questions with Zito will never end.....

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For a link to the real Barry, check out his cause, Strikeouts For Troops...


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