Tim Lincecum Settles On Two-Year Deal With Giants

So much for yesterday’s report by Buster Olney that Tim Lincecum and the Giants are “not close” to coming to terms: The two sides agreed Friday to a two-year deal worth $23 million.

The contract means the Giants avoid arbitration, where Lincecum was expected to seek a record $13 million.
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