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Lincecum Off-Limits Even If Not Extended

By Tim Dierkes | December 6, 2011 at 12:36pm CDT

The Giants will not explore trading ace Tim Lincecum if they're unable to sign him long-term this winter, GM Brian Sabean told reporters including Andrew Baggarly.  Lincecum is under team control through 2013, and is line for a historic arbitration payday for each season.  Yesterday we learned that Lincecum's agent met with the Giants but little progress was made.

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  1. MB923

    11 years ago

    Brian Cashman: “No Felix, No Lincecum. Guess it’s time for Kershaw”

    Reply
  2. start_wearing_purple

    11 years ago

    Damn. There goes my Lowrie and Anderson for Lincecum proposal.

    Reply
    • imachainsaw

      11 years ago

      can’t tell if serious…

      edit: nvm, I’m positive it’s not.

      Reply
      • start_wearing_purple

        11 years ago

        They really need a sarcasm button here.

        Reply
  3. start_wearing_purple

    11 years ago

    Seriously though, did anyone expect the Giants to listen to any offers for Lincecum? I’m more curious if the Giants would be willing to listen to offers for Cain.

    Reply
    • Tony DiQuattro

      11 years ago

      Nope

      Reply
  4. 55saveslives

    11 years ago

    Lincecum is a rare case where 8 years is ok.  In essence it’s buying out his remaining 2 yrs of arbitration then giving him a 6 year contract.  He would EASILY get 6 years if a Free Agent.

    Reply
    • chico65

      11 years ago

      His delivery motion has scared people for years, so I’m curious as to how long of a contract he might actually get on the open market.

      Reply
  5. sports33

    11 years ago

    “But…but…He was gonna be ours!!”
    -Delusional Yankees fans

    Reply
    • MB923

      11 years ago

      “Give us your entire farm, plus Cano plus Gardner”
      – Delusional fan bases when Rumors say the Yankees might ask them for any popular player on their team

      Reply
      • Tony DiQuattro

        11 years ago

        What do you expect when going after one of the top players in the game?

        Reply
        • MB923

          11 years ago

          So Cano isn’t one of the top players in the game? I know the Yankees won’t trade him, but Cano can probably be traded straight up for some of them (Note I said some).

        • Tony DiQuattro

          11 years ago

          You were obviously exaggerating, I’m just saying the asking price is very high.

  6. chico65

    11 years ago

    Awww.  What team wouldn’t want Mitch Kramer on the mound for them?

    Reply
    • NickinIthaca

      11 years ago

      Conversely, what team wants Telly from ‘Kids’ on their squad?

      Reply
      • Russell Stephens

        11 years ago

        depends on how many flowers they have

        Reply
  7. chico65

    11 years ago

    His delivery motion has scared people for years, so I’m curious as to how long of a contract he might actually get on the open market.

    [This is ridiculous. I have to log out in order to get a “reply” to work properly? That’s even worse than before disqus]

    Reply
  8. Dan Wohl

    11 years ago

    Okay look, I don’t want them to trade Lincecum, I have a Lincecum jersey and he is probably my favorite athlete ever.

    But that being said, damn, I cannot imagine a more boring team than the Giants right now. There is absolutely zero creativity coming from the front office whatsoever. Their only strategy is “keep the band together forever, take no risks, don’t shake anything up, the worst offense in 20 years will be good now because Posey and Sanchez will be back, PROFIT”

    Reply
    • sports33

      11 years ago

      Sanchez who you traded to the Royals?

      Reply
      • Tony DiQuattro

        11 years ago

        Freddy Sanchez

        Reply
        • sports33

          11 years ago

          Makes much more sense. Thanks.

  9. Ed Reed

    11 years ago

    New Yankees Top 15 Prospect List

    1.Montero – Blue Chip
    2.Banuelos – Blue Chip
    3.Sanchez – Blue Chip
    4.Betances
    5.Williams – Blue Chip
    6.Romine
    7.Bichette.Jr – Blue Chip
    8.Phelps
    9.Warren
    10.Murphy
    11.Marshall
    12.Heathcott
    13.Mitchell
    14.Gumbs
    15.Culver

    Reply
    • NickinIthaca

      11 years ago

      Is that what you’re offering for Lincecum?

      Reply
    • Jose_Bautista

      11 years ago

      LOL!

      Reply
      • NYPOTENCE

        11 years ago

        A top-5 system, thank you very much!!!!

        Reply
        • Ed Reed

          11 years ago

          Yeah the system has come a long way and the future is very bright

  10. Will_Clarks_Gauchos

    11 years ago

    Honestly, as a Giants fan, in the aftermath of Zito, I LOVE two year deals for Lincecum. I know he’s been flat dominant since he showed up, but I just don’t trust his body, pitching motion or work ethic.

    Reply
    • Tony DiQuattro

      11 years ago

      That would be stupid because even though you’re on a short deal that might save a little money, he’s open season for the Yankees, Sox, Phils, etc in 2 years. I’m hoping he compromises for 6 because he should realize there is the risk of injury, he’s not getting any closer to home unless Seattle signs him (HA), and the fans here appreciate him more.

      Reply
      • Will_Clarks_Gauchos

        11 years ago

        I’m ok with him walking if after another two year contract he and the Giants can’t come to terms. Remember when Jason Schmidt did the same thing? He ended up injured and failed in L.A.

        But the qualifiers I gave in my original post still stand. I don’t like his body, mechanics or work ethic. I value him less than other people for the long term.

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        • Tony DiQuattro

          11 years ago

          Good point, but I’m not really worried about his body/mechanics because I believe his dad knew what the hell he was doing. He was on KNBR during Tim’s August 2010 collapse and basically said that if Strasburg didn’t change his delivery he would develop an injury and sure enough, within 2 weeks Strasburg was done.

          As for his work ethic, he seems like as fierce of a competitor as anyone but I could see why you might be worried for some reason.

  11. RawlingsHeart

    11 years ago

    Obviously the Giants are going to trade Lincecum for HanRam.

    Reply
    • start_wearing_purple

      11 years ago

      In a universe where the Marlins could potentially sign both Reyes and Pujols, I wouldn’t find the possibility too insane.

      Reply
    • Kyle T

      11 years ago

      +stanton

      Reply

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