SURPRISE, Ariz. -- To understand what Tim Lincecum could mean to the Rangers, ask his manager for nine seasons and three World Series victories with San Francisco.
"I have a special place for Tim for all that he did for the Giants and for myself,'' Bruce Bochy said. "We don't win those championships without Timmy.
"He wasn't just a great player but a great teammate"
Lincecum officially became a Ranger on Wednesday with the completion of a one-year deal.
The signing counts as a victory for the Rangers. Lincecum chose them over the Los Angeles Dodgers, reigning National League champion.