Giants Won't Move Lincecum to Another Team...but to the bullpen?

This revives the debate about Timmy that has been going on since he was originally drafted -- where is he better suited? In the starting rotation or in the bullpen?

Two Cy Young awards make it clear that the rotation has been a pretty good spot. It remains to be seen if he can make an Eckersley-esque or Smolt-like transition to the bullpen. The early returns are showing Timmy has the versatility and the make-up. It sets up for some interesting choices for the Giants down the road but you have to love the versatility it brings to the pitching staff.

from CBSSports.com
Giants Won't Move Lincecum to Another Team:

The Giants are planning at present for Lincecum to be back in the rotation next year, with a couple adjustments to his mechanics and offseason routine. There is a belief among Giants people that one reason he's more equipped for the pen at the moment is that he's in shape for shorter bursts, and perhaps not the longer hauls required to start.

Understandably, the Giants aren't publicly discussing any such possible long-term changes now, as both he and the team are currently revelling in his terrific transition to the pen in the postseason, which has been key for the Giants. He struck out five of the seven Tigers he faced in the Giants' 8-3 Game 1 victory, and overall he has a 0.38 WHIP in relief this postseason.

His salary would normally dictate that all efforts to start are made. So a switch wouldn't be made easily. Still, it may have to be considered seriously at some point.

Lincecum, with his unusual delivery and all-out style when in relief, might be a natural as a closer. Many folks have thought his slight build would lead him to become a closer eventually -- although, Lincecum has made a career out of defying experts.

Giants closer Brian Wilson could be back by mid-year next season after his second Tommy John surgery cost him this season (though returns from multiple TJ surgeries are not givens), and while Sergio Romo has done fine in the closing role in Wilson's absence, most scouts suggest Romo doesn't really have closer stuff.

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