Well, at the least, they avoid the hard feelings of arbitration.

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Posted by Hawk_941 on 2010-02-12 09:01:52
In Reply to: Excellent deal. Good Job by Sabean posted by Calvin and Hobbs on 2010-02-12 08:35:23

Lincecum is a Giant through 2013 regardless, so it would have been nice to see a 5 or 6 year deal. But this is definitely better than no deal.

Thread:

Giants avoid arbitration by reaching a multiyear deal with Tim Lincecum, pending physical! - gogiantswin 2010-02-12 08:28:28 (226 views)
- Nice take from Ray Ratto. - starburst 2010-02-12 11:36:13 (208 views)
- Good Deal for Giant's because... - Ghost Dog 2010-02-12 09:58:33 (232 views)
- What happens in year three? Free agent? Club Option? - gogiantswin 2010-02-12 08:54:30 (105 views)
  - Giants have his rights for 2010--2013. - Calvin and Hobbs 2010-02-12 08:57:53 (110 views)
    - Fletcher: Do Giants still have the Arb years after the 2-yr deal? Yes, two more arb years. - gogiantswin 2010-02-12 10:41:24 (105 views)
- Yes! Congrats to Timmy and the G's, he actually earned it. - Toe-Knee Arm-Ass 2010-02-12 08:46:24 (110 views)
- yay! - shikantaza 2010-02-12 08:44:39 (104 views)
- Lincecum, Giants Agree To $23MM For Two Years - Calvin and Hobbs 2010-02-12 08:34:17 (141 views)
  - Great stuff. - starburst 2010-02-12 08:38:57 (120 views)
  - Excellent deal. Good Job by Sabean - Calvin and Hobbs 2010-02-12 08:35:23 (128 views)
    - Well, at the least, they avoid the hard feelings of arbitration. - Hawk_941 2010-02-12 09:01:52 (213 views)
    - Yup. I've got to think it's 10/13 or 10.5/12.5. - The Lucky Cap 2010-02-12 08:38:43 (150 views)
      - 8+1/13+1 (the 1's are guaranteed for signing) and don't forget performance bonuses that he'll likely - 9finga 2010-02-12 10:23:55 (131 views)
        
        Re: Timmy has set himself up for a huge contract in 2 years - gwarriors 2010-02-12 11:05:22 (151 views)
        
        Yeah its a good deal for both sides and its a good problem to have as they say - 9finga 2010-02-12 21:14:35 (122 views)

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