I'm not sure about the part about being the most recognizable pitcher in franchise history (Marichal was pretty good), but I'm glad The Freak is back. I still believe he can make a successful transition from power pitcher to finesse pitcher and have many more productive years. A two year deal guarantees a motivated Timmy, he'll be pitching for that blockbuster deal down the road. He's piecing it together in two year increments, so he has to be very confident in both his health and his productivity.
from Giants Extra:
BREAKING: Lincecum signs two-year deal with Giants (updated) | Giants Extra:
The most recognizable pitcher in franchise history will be a Giant for at least two more seasons.
The Giants and right-hander Tim Lincecum agreed to a two-year, $35 million deal Tuesday, pending a physical. Lincecum, a two-time Cy Young Award winner, was days away from becoming a free agent for the first time.
Drafted 10th overall in 2006, Lincecum is 89-70 in seven seasons with the Giants with a 3.46 ERA. He was 10-14 last season with a 4.37 ERA and threw his first career no-hitter. Lincecum’s velocity has dipped in recent years and there were questions about his ability to remain a starting pitcher. But Lincecum, 29, adjusted his routine last season, spending more time studying hitters and setting them up.
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