The two-time NL Cy Young Prize winner's ask for neared the amount desired in mediation. Dallas glass pitcher Roger Clemens requested for $22 million in 2005.
San Francisco's offer was the best in mediation historical past, leading the $14.25 million the Ny yankees recommended for shortstop Derek Jeter in 2001.
"I'm overall positive that we'll find good understanding without a reading room," Bobby Evans, Leaders v. p. of football functions, said before seeing Lincecum's processing statistics. "It's a procedure that starts long before these days with regards to interactions about possible promotions that work for both factors. That procedure has ongoing in a good fashion. At this point we haven't achieved a bottom line."
Also Tuesday, the Gaints and slugger Pablo Sandoval decided on a $17.15 million, three-year agreement. The 25-year-old third baseman became an All-Star last period after dropping nearly 40 weight during a extensive offseason strategy. He batted .315 with 23 home works and 70 RBIs in 2011.
