Tim Lincecum, Texas Rangers nearing deal

MLB free agency rumors Tim Lincecum to sign with Rangers

MLB free agency rumors Tim Lincecum to sign with Rangers

Lincecum has been working out at the Driveline baseball facility that has helped pitchers get their careers back on track. Lincecum is expected to work as a reliever for Texas and may even be able to slide his way into the closer role if he looks sharp in Cactus League play. Jon Heyman of FanRag Sports confirmed that Lincecum will join the Rangers.

A person with knowledge of the negotiations says two-time NL Cy Young Award victor Tim Lincecum is in discussions with the Texas Rangers on a one-year deal. The thought of Big Time Timmy Jim in that blue uniform left Giants fans queasy. During his recent showcase for scouts, Lincecum was reportedly throwing in the 90-93 miles per hour range.

After not playing at all in 2017, former Giants ace Tim Lincecum is primed for a comeback. The two-time Cy Young Award victor had hip surgery after the 2015 season and attempted a comeback with the Angels in 2016. The Angels signed Lincecum to a $2.5 million contract the following May, only to designate him for assignment three months later.

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In 10 major-league seasons, Lincecum has pitched in 278 regular-season games - 270 as a starter. He had been in Arizona to showcase himself in private workouts, and it was reported the Angels, Dodgers, Giants and Rangers were the most interested.

Lincecum threw 25 pitches out of the windup in a 10-minute session on February 15 and his fastball clocked in between 90-92 miles per hour, with others saying it even touched 93.

A degenerative condition in both his hips, likely stemming from unique, long-stretching pitching mechanics, was the main issue Lincecum faced. Max Scherzer was the next pick.

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