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Giants Spring Training: Tim Lincecum Gets Cactus League Opener, Buster Posey Likely Out

San Francisco Giants skipper Bruce Bochy spoke with the media Wednesday afternoon at the team's Scottsdale Stadium facilities, speaking about their pitching options heading into the start of the Cactus League schedule. And as multiple beat writers are reporting on twitter, Tim Lincecum will get the start on Saturday, though Buster Posey will likely not be catching him:

Per Hank Schulman on Twitter:

Now, Alex Pavlovic on Twitter:

Finally, Andrew Baggarly on Twitter:

Bochy also noted that Lincecum will be the likely opening day starter as well, when the Giants take on the Diamondbacks April 6 at Chase Field.

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