San Francisco Giants, Tim Lincecum Still Paying for Barry Zito’s Contract

Tim Lincecum has one man to thank for his recent contract dispute with the San Francisco Giants: Barry Zito.

Prior to the 2007 season, the Giants were able to lure Zito away from cross-town rival Oakland by offering him the richest contract for a pitcher in baseball history, a seven-year deal worth a staggering $126 million, plus an $18 million option for 2014.

At the time, there were few who scoffed at the acquisition. Zito, a dominating force for the At...

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