Tim Lincecum Free Agent Watch

[HammerDown]

Padres said to be front-runners for his services.

 

[calsnowskier]

He will embarrass the Padre hitters during Padre BP, but will get tagged when he actually enters a game.

 

[HammerDown]

He will embarrass the Padre hitters during Padre BP, but will get tagged when he actually enters a game.

So you're saying at this point in his career he's only capable of contending with the Padres lineup but AJ Preller is likely to sign him to a megadeal? You may be on to something here. Word out of the Gaslamp also tends to indicate Preller is going after Pablo Sandoval, thus reuniting the two former Giants. Other unconfirmed rumors include the Padres looking at Benito Santiago in a backup catcher's role.

 

[williewilliejuan]

It's nearly April and he still hasn't had his showcase. I love Timmy, but I'd be very, very afraid.

 

[calsnowskier]

It's nearly April and he still hasn't had his showcase. I love Timmy, but I'd be very, very afraid.

Agree. Dude is done. SOMEONE will sign him to a min or minor league deal, but he is effectively done.

Too bad. He was absolutely filthy his first 3.5 seasons.

 

[Indrid Cold]

Stands with Kerry Wood as proof that, if enough people say your mechanics are REALLY fucked up...


....MAYBE you should listen.

 

[Pattersonca65]

Unless Lincecum can get 3 to 4 mph back on his fastball, he is never going to be effective again. He has tried to become a finesse pitcher and it just hasn't worked.

 

[calsnowskier]

Stands with Kerry Wood as proof that, if enough people say your mechanics are REALLY fucked up...


....MAYBE you should listen.

In general, sure. But in this case? Not at all.

Timmeh is a very unique pitcher. He was basically a gymnast, which allowed him to use his odd delivery. He was able use his entire body to put force on the ball in a way a "normal" pitcher was not able to do. His delivery never lead to his injury.

He lost effectiveness because he got older and lost the flexibility required to make his delivery effective. His injury was a genetic defect, not stress-related.

 

[Indrid Cold]

In general, sure. But in this case? Not at all.

Timmeh is a very unique pitcher. He was basically a gymnast, which allowed him to use his odd delivery. He was able use his entire body to put force on the ball in a way a "normal" pitcher was not able to do. His delivery never lead to his injury.

He lost effectiveness because he got older and lost the flexibility required to make his delivery effective. His injury was a genetic defect, not stress-related.

Thanks for using logic to ruin my gag!!!
:^(

 

[calsnowskier]

Thanks for using logic to ruin my gag!!!
:^(

Sorry

 

[GNG]

He will embarrass the Padre hitters during Padre BP, but will get tagged when he actually enters a game.

Lincecum is toast.

 

[Bolts]

Back away from the phone Preller.

 

[HammerDown]

Back away from the phone Preller.

The Padres are thinking something in the 4-5 year range.

 

[calsnowskier]

The Padres are thinking something in the 4-5 year range.

Smart front office. They see the success the Giants have had, and they are going to copy their Lincecum strategy.

Grossly over-pay Timmeh on a way-too-long contract.

Next stop, Panda-ville.

 

[Bolts]

The Padres are thinking something in the 4-5 year range.

Padres might be stupid, but not that stupid.

 

[HammerDown]

Smart front office. They see the success the Giants have had, and they are going to copy their Lincecum strategy.

Grossly over-pay Timmeh on a way-too-long contract.

Next stop, Panda-ville.

Preller is convinced Zeets can be lured out of retirement to be an effective fifth starter.

 

[msgkings322]

Preller is convinced Zeets can be lured out of retirement to be an effective fifth starter.

They should sign Bonds as well....

Seriously though Timmy was my favorite Giant for most of his career, and while I'd be sad to see him pitch elsewhere, I want him to have a shot. Why not the Pads? Pitcher's park he loves to work in, and SD isn't winning jack shit this year.

 

[williewilliejuan]

Preller is convinced Zeets can be lured out of retirement to be an effective fifth starter.

They want Peavy back? Can't have enough 4 1/3 inning starters.

 

[DirtDirtDirt]

If the Yankees dont sign him today, after losing their entire BP yesterday

Than they hate baseball

 

[navamind]

Mitch Kramer's toast.