Apr 08, 2008 10:57 AM EST

Barry Zito was greeted by a scattering of boos when he was introduced during the Giants' opening day ceremony on Monday.

"Hey, you know, you can take it two ways," said Zito, who has struggled so far this season. "You can get upset about it, be that guy who goes into a shell and writes the fans off. That's not who I am."

"They're not unrealistic," Zito said. "I haven't pitched up to the standards I set for myself. I'm sure they'll be back with me when I pitch the way Barry Zito can pitch."

Via Oakland Tribune