DENVER — Tim Lincecum is starting over, entering the second phase of his professional life that will bring anticipation and excitement not felt since he came out of the University of Washington as the 10th overall pick in the 2006 draft.
Like then, the great unknown awaits. Also like then, his father exudes all the confidence in the world, believing his son’s hip surgery Thursday will help him return as a successful big-league pitcher.
“I think it’s going to make a major difference, man. I really do,” said Chris Lincecum, who has his son’s back as he did when he taught Tim how to pitch as a youth.