SURPRISE, Ariz. -- Tim Lincecum made No. 55 an iconic number while playing for the Giants. He will wear No. 44 with the Rangers, and that has deep significance for him.
It was one of the numbers that his older brother Sean wore. Lincecum idolized his brother, who passed away on Feb. 22 after going through some personal struggles. Lincecum attended the funeral last weekend in Seattle, and that's why it took extra time to get his deal with the Rangers completed.
The No. 44 was graciously given up by outfielder Destin Hood.