Hop in your DeLorean and make sure your flux capacitor is working, because the Oakland Athletics are taking us back to the early 2000s. A's manager Bob Melvin announced Tuesday that Barry Zito would start Saturday's game against the San Francisco Giants. The opposing pitcher in that start will be none other than former A's standout Tim Hudson. It's Happening: Bob Melvin announced that Barry Zito will start Saturday vs. Tim Hudson. http://t.co/MWSJBMb649 pic.twitter.com/qryuawCzX0 — Oakland Athletics (@Athletics) September 22, 2015 For many A's fans, this is a dream come true. When Zito was initially called up, there was some speculation this start could happen , though the team initially said Zito would pitch out of the bullpen.