Tim Lincecum asks Giants for $21.5 million in arbitration

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News, analysis and opinion from the fan perspective.

Giants star pitcher Tim Lincecum asked for $21.5 million for next season in arbitration. The Giants offered $17. The highest seeded American at the Australian Open, #8 Mardy Fish, was ousted in the second round by #71 in the world Alejandro Falla of

And with Cole Hamels signing a one-year deal with the Phillies and Tim Lincecum poised to do the same with the Giants, the Blue Jays could be primed to spend their money pursuing one of those top-tier hurlers. Don't sleep on Matt Cain of the Giants

Seattle native Tim Lincecum asks for a buttload of money.