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Hot Lunch · 11-11-2008, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by cougjunkie

This kid is unbelievable to watch.

There are not a lot of pitchers that you really get excited about to watch pitch but he is definitely one of them. He really is fun to watch even though he plays for the Giants.

il Padrino Ute · 11-11-2008, 07:17 PM

Congrats to Lincecum.

Despite the fact that he can now use this to get a huge salary, it's good to see one of the lower pay scale guys get this kind of recognition.

creekster · 11-11-2008, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Hot Lunch

There are not a lot of pitchers that you really get excited about to watch pitch but he is definitely one of them. He really is fun to watch even though he plays for the Giants.

I think you meant "especially BECAUSE he plays for the Giants."

Hot Lunch · 11-11-2008, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by creekster

I think you meant "especially BECAUSE he plays for the Giants."

Never would I say something like that. GO BLUE CREW

Mormon Red Death · 11-11-2008, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by il Padrino Ute

Wow, that is some serious over-the-top arm-whip. If it works - which it apparently does - then more power to him.

I haven't seen this guy pitch yet. What's his fastball mph? What are his other pitches?

I saw him beat the cubs... He definitely is the best pitcher in baseball for 2008

il Padrino Ute · 11-12-2008, 02:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Mormon Red Death

I saw him beat the cubs... He definitely is the best pitcher in baseball for 2008

I did get to see him pitch. He was impressive. Whoever it was here who said that he has a good off speed pitch was right on the money.

mpfunk · 11-12-2008, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by 8ballrollin

I think the kid *only* made $350K last year. By MLB ace standards, obviously, that's nothing. A-rod makes as much in a week. His agent will be licking his chops.

It depends on when he is arbitration eligible. MLB has a very strict salary structure for young players. It isn't a surprise that he is only making 400K

8ballrollin · 11-12-2008, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by mpfunk

It depends on when he is arbitration eligible. MLB has a very strict salary structure for young players. It isn't a surprise that he is only making 400K

I'm not surprised either. This is only his second season in the majors; he's still under the contract he signed when he was only considered a prospect. But it is interesting to note the salaries of the other pitchers in contention for the award...

Webb: $5MM
Santana: $16MM
Sabathia: $11MM

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