Latest Baseball News:Tim Lincecum Signs M Contract
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Prior to this agreement, Lincecum and the Giants appeared
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Tim Lincecum is already a superstar. Now he’s getting paid like one. The small yet ferocious starting pitcher for the San Francisco Giants recently signed a contract worth at least million over the next two seasons.
Prior to this agreement, Lincecum and the Giants appeared headed to arbitration. The pitcher was set to ask for million — which would have been a record for arbitration.
Last season, Lincecum won his second straight Cy Young award. He finished with a record of 15-7 with a 2.48 ERA. In 2008, Lincecum was 18-5 with a 2.62 ERA.
If he keeps up his amazing work, the 25-year-old Lincecum will eventually sign a mammoth contract. This two-year deal is just a small taste of his ultimate value.
Earlier in the offseason, Lincecum made headlines for the wrong reason when he was charged with marijuana possession and drug paraphernalia possession. However, his legal issues apparently didn’t worry the Giants enough to affect contract negotiations.
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