Earlier this winter we put up a blog post regarding Tim
Lincecum, his throwing showcase he had scheduled for an undisclosed time in
February and whether he would make sense for the New York Yankees. It’s now
March and Spring Training is in full swing with Lincecum still sitting on the
free agent market so I beg the question again, are the Yankees still in on Tim
Lincecum? According to reports there is at least some interest in the man they
call “The Freak.”
With CC Sabathia seemingly healthy in both the body and the
mind and Ivan Nova in the second year removed from his Tommy John surgery there
may not be room for Lincecum on the Yankees roster on paper but as we all know
the games are not played on paper. Injuries will happen and so will funks or
slumps. The Yankees know this and they will send scouts to watch Lincecum throw
this month and are presumably interested in adding another question mark with a
ton of talent into their starting rotation and onto their team in the 31-year
old.
Lincecum is a huge risk but he has the potential to give you
a huge reward. He has a like arm, he’s a competitor with loads of playoff and
World Series experience and he’s a wonderful athlete that doubles as a good
clubhouse presence. If healthy all 30 teams would like to add a Tim Lincecum at
this point in the year. Lincecum has experience both in the bullpen and in the
starting rotation, can you say Adam Warren replacement, and could be an impact
player on a one-year deal. With these high reward potentials there are always
risks, namely whether Lincecum and his surgically repaired hip can stay
healthy. A big “if” until teams see him throw again this month.
I’m just speculating here, I have no inside information
other than what’s reported. The Yankees are one of the 20 teams that have
requested Lincecum’s medical information and they are one of the unreported
number of teams that will watch him throw during his showcase so there is at
least some sort of interest. Whether it’s due diligence or an extreme interest
in beyond me but that can obviously change based on how he looks. If Lincecum
looks good and healthy I could speculate that he could receive in upwards of
$10 million plus incentives on a one-year deal and if he doesn’t look quite
ready he may have to settle for a minor league deal with an opt-out date in
June (just an example). Either way the Yankees may sign a major league free
agent after all this offseason and that MLB free agent may be Tim Lincecum,
stay tuned.
LINCECUM...Isn't this guy done? Big money for past deeds ?
ReplyDeleteLooked better without the porn dumb mustache, but with long hair.
My real point / question...this past week you had up tweets, or a
post, regarding Jon Lester, and the Yankees.
What was that about ?
My busy season is almost upon me. I'm here, there, and everywhere.
What is left of my cerebellum..needs an overhaul.
I don't think I did, did I? Maybe one of those spammers commented on an old article, i don't remember. I have the "Reed" in my brain right now, I joke.
DeleteLincecum wouldn't be paid for past deeds. He wouldn't be paid at all unless he proves he's healthy. $10 million is chump change for a pitcher. That's #5 starter money nowadays unless you use a prospect.
BRYAN VAN DUSEN....I was not dropping the hammer on you. I was
ReplyDeletetotally aware of all that was going on. Nothing personal.
Kenneth, and I, go back a long way.
Making fun of your rockers intellect...was fair game.
Patrick, you seem to be mellowing a bit! Is it because of old age or have you decided to join the commenters and be nice...for a change?
DeleteYou are still full a surprise, first we get a comment written by you that was far from your usual "way of writing" (it was good by the way), then you comment to save the feelings of a poster (which also was very nice to do).
What is it? The Boss (Anne Marie) must have kicked your butt.
I for one, like this new version of your talents.
Keep the Sun to your "6".
Bryan...
ReplyDeleteI must set things straight here, I hope you didn't take offence with my criticism of your music. I was trying for a bit of humour (which I am still low on the learning curve with...yet).