Rob Neyer wonders if there is something wrong with Tim Lincecum’s arm:

Tim Lincecum didn’t have a great spring training. Not terrible. Not at all. But not great. Nor even good, statistically speaking. And there was an odd story near the end, when Lincecum announced that he would essentially scrap his slider this season — he threw hundreds of sliders last season, and effectively — at least early on. To save his arm.

This, of course, led to a question: Is there something wrong with Lincecum’s arm that needs saving?

If you’ve seen Tim pitch, you know he uses an unusual delivery. He also treats his arm different after a game than most pitchers (he doesn’t ice). He may have lasted longer doing that than would imagine, but it also could be taking a toll that showing up now. I hope this is just a small sample size and starting the season in two ballparks that favor hitters.