Why the heck is Lincecum coming out of the bullpen in the NLCS?

[markakis8]

Ok, I get why he was in the NLDS...he had a horrible season....but his proven track record PLUS his performance in the NLDS flat out deserves a starting nod in the NLCS. Plus he shut down the Cardinals tonight. Bochy is an idiot if he does not start him Game 4.

 

[Hallsgator]

Because you can't burn your entire bullpen in game 1 and Lincecum can eat innings.

 

[rum151man]

Ok, I get why he was in the NLDS...he had a horrible season....but his proven track record PLUS his performance in the NLDS flat out deserves a starting nod in the NLCS. Plus he shut down the Cardinals tonight. Bochy is an idiot if he does not start him Game 4.

he can still start game 4 or 5

 

[katieneack]

Probably Because he was terrible all season and they have other solid options. Since he seems to be pitching well out of the pen I could understand leaving him there for now. I can see both sides of the argument on this one.

 

[GiantsSuperCollector]

Saves him for a Game 4 or 5 if he needs to start then, which seems very likely.

 

[darocker80]

I too was curious why he came out of the bull pen, but it looks like he'll be starting game 4. he has that 2010 post season experience where he pitched phenomenal under pressure, so hoping for big things in his first 2012 post season start!

 

[George_Calfas]

I too was curious why he came out of the bull pen, but it looks like he'll be starting game 4. he has that 2010 post season experience where he pitched phenomenal under pressure, so hoping for big things in his first 2012 post season start!

Zito was just announced on the radio as the game 4 starter.

 

[rum151man]

Zito was just announced on the radio as the game 4 starter.

Sounds to me that lincecum is starting game 4

 

[Pine Tar]

Why not. In these type of games everyone is available and should be. So it makes sense to me. Hell I would even ask if any of my position players would like to pitch.

 

[George_Calfas]

Sounds to me that lincecum is starting game 4

Yup, saw on ESPN that Lincy starts today.........Not sure where the Cards broadcast got their info or if it changed.

 

[Hallsgator]

Maybe this is why

 

[moxacaine]

via twitter:

Tim Lincecum allowed 28 first-inning runs in the regular season, most in the Majors

 

[Pine Tar]

via twitter:

Tim Lincecum allowed 28 first-inning runs in the regular season, most in the Majors

Look like he should have stayed in the bullpen

 

[lisu]

Look like he should have stayed in the bullpen

agreed - I can never watch his first innings.

 

[TNP777]

I remember Tom Glavine being another guy that had horrible luck in the first inning.