I am pleased to re blog this pro-Timmy post. It is refreshing but unfortunately rare for a “sports blogger” to write in support of the re-signing of Tim Lincecum. I feel that he is more than just an important part of the San Francisco Giants, he is the heart as Matt Cain is the soul. I hope to see them both finish out their pro ball days on my forever passion, my SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS!
The Giants gave Tim Lincecum 35 million this off season and were derided by many. I wasnāt one of the *deriders*. I happen to think Timmy is going to be very good in ā14/ā15. His lost velocity is well documented but you donāt need velocity to pitch well. And heās on record as saying heās taking a new approach to pitching now and how Ā he had been stubborn about trying to re-capture his lost mphās. Plus, everyone thinks Tim Hudson will be a great mentor for him now that theyāre on the same team.
The thing Lincecum needs to figure out is how to stay out of the big inning. His W/L splits are ridiculous.
Last year:
wins: 1.64 ERA, 0.98 WHIP, .155BAA, .505OPS
Losses: 6.53 ERA, 1.68 WHIP, .306 BAA, .844 OPS
If you remembered Lincecum having rough starts to his outings, you arenāt imagining that. In terms ofā¦
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