Lincecum returns to standard workouts

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SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- It was a quiet morning in Giants camp, which counts as anupset when you consider that Aubrey Huff showed up for the first time.Tim Lincecums stiff back was improved and he participatedin activities, including stretching and calisthenics. He also played catch withBarry Zito. The Giants took Lincecum inside a little early as a precaution, but manager Bruce Bochy said he expected the two-time Cy Young Award winner tothrow his usual bullpen session on Thursday.
As for Brian Wilson, he didnt throw with his usual groupoff a mound. But that was predetermined. Instead of throwing a bullpen everyother day, the Giants have Wilson throwing every third day as a precautionbecause of the strained elbow that dogged him most of last season. So hes onthe schedule for Thursday as well.Its all mapped out, Bochy said.Left-hander Dan Runzler still has a touch of the lat strainin his side that kept him out for part of last season, but hes not beingrestricted. Hell also throw his next bullpen on Thursday.Second baseman Freddy Sanchez stretched out his throwingdistance to 140 feet as he attempts to build strength in his repaired rightshoulder. The real test will come when he makes throws as part of fielding hisposition, though.And Buster Posey took a day off from catching bullpens. He's on the every-other-day schedule, but could begin to ramp that up soon.
Other than that, it was just another day for the pitchers tobuild arm strength and watch some of these minor leaguers in camp.One thing youd notice immediately from this group ofyounger arms: They are not shrimps. Seems like everyone is threatening to bangtheir heads on the door frame as they walk out of the clubhouse.You probably know about Heath Hembree, who throws up theupper, upper 90s. But Id suggest keeping an eye on Hector Correa, too. Hesgot a power sinker that should play well against big league hitters at somepoint this season.As for Huff, he arrived a day before position players aredue to check in. He took some swings in the cage, shared a few wisecracks withreporters and shook some hands. (Watch out for the famous Huff dead fishhandshake.)Bochy saw him signing autographs and yelled out his welcome.Youre playing third base and hitting third, Bochy said.Joking, of course.

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