Lincecum puts on pitching showcase. Why a scout expects him to be signed soon

The Sacramento Bee ^ | February 15th, 2018 | By Noel Harris

[dragnet2]

But it sure seemed to ring your bell.☺

[AnotherUnixGeek]

If Timmy is over 90mph with control again, there'll be a line of team trying to sign him.

That's a very big "if". Lincecum is 33, not a big guy physically, and that arm has seen a lot of use. He may be able to throw it 90 mph with decent control in a workout, but the odds of his arm being able to carry that into June, let alone September, seem pretty remote.

I hope I'm wrong - Tim gave Bay Area baseball fans a lot of quality pitches to watch over the years and he'll always have my appreciation as a fan.

[IllumiNaughtyByNature]

I’d like to see him take league minimum with a TON of incentives, if he believes in himself. He’d do the game good and be a nice story to watch throughout the season.

[Tallguy]

I would say that your prediction is the most likely outcome. Pitching creates a lot of wear & tear. Rest can allow some significant recovery and a return of the ‘arm strength’. But it usually goes away quickly with older pitchers. Not wishing it on Lincecum. Just recognizing that Father Time rules.

[Buckeye McFrog]

Well if he’s asking for more than the Seattle Minimum Wage it won’t be the Pirates who sign him.

[Mariner]

“Giants uniform in a short relief role, possibly.”

Closer.

“The Freak”

Well, that’s my fantasy anyway.

[Hebrews 11:6]

Tim Lincecum's career statistics, from BaseballReference.com.

[Mariner]

Two consecutive Cy Young awards
4 time all star
Led league in SO 4 consecutive years
3 World Series rings
2 no-hitters

[JohnBrowdie]

‘twas not my bell that you heard ringing.