Tim Lincecum - SF Giants.com

Had a great conversation this week with a Giants fan about baseball penalties. This whole Tim Lincecum thing has really been interesting to observe. I’m kind of glad for it because now the Giants fans aren’t focusing only on the Dodgers divorce.

The talk shows are still all the buzz about Tim Lincecum. Some stating that it was just a small amount and that it wasn’t a big deal. Others focused on the fact that he was just transporting it and wasn’t under the influence while driving.

Another hit the fact that he got pulled over for speeding at 8:30am in the morning with the stuff…which is full of problems.

The most interesting one I heard though was when someone called in and pointed out that even with just a “thumbs” worth of marijuana that that is a substantial amount. (Obviously they had experience)  It’s not just something new for Tim, but probably something deeper.  As I mentioned previously, this is an interesting question for the Giants.  Either this goes away, or it’s a deeper issue that could come back.  Everyone is expecting and awaiting the “official” apology, so we’ll see.

As described, the best part of this week, was when a giants fan co-worker told me his “Hierarchy of Baseball Penalties.”  Obviously, the penalties are approximate, but you’ll get the point.  

Cocaine – Small suspension, fine and sent to rehab

Drunk Driving – Bail to get out of jail, sent to do community service

Caught Speeding with Marijuana – $362 in fines (i.e. Tim Lincecum)

Taking Female Fertility Drugs – Baseball’s biggest penalty – 50 game suspension.

Obviously the reference is to Manny, but it cracked me up, because it is pretty accurate with baseball today.

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