I was planning on giving away the 2007 Bowman Chrome Tim Lincecum rookie card for this month’s free baseball card.  I ordered it from eBay at the very beginning of this month.  So far, no card.  If this card doesn’t arrive for whatever reason, I will pick a new card to give away.   But let’s plan on it being this card for now.   The Beckett book value on this card is $10 in mint condition as of the March 2008 issue. 

What did Tim Lincecum do last year to earn this rookie card value?  150 Ks in 146.3 innings pitched for one thing.  He also had a winning record of 7-5.  His ERA was decent at 4.00, especially for a rookie.  Look for Lincecum to improve on that number this year. 

Lincecum has been working on a new slider this year according to MLB.com.  Although he was roughed up in a recent start giving up four runs, while striking out four batters, in two innings, it is just Spring Training.  That’s what this time of year is for, working out the kinks. 

Just in case you’re wondering though, prior to this coming Monday’s start against the Colorado Rockies, Lincecum has had three Spring Training starts, pitching seven innings, giving up seven runs, while striking out eight. 

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Okay guys, it’s that time again.   It’s time to announce the winner of the free baseball card of the month.  This month’s winnner is David from Roswell, Georgia.  Congrats David!  You’ll be receiving the 2007 UD Artifacts Jason Varitek authentic game-used jersey card.  Wow, that’s a mouthful.  Anyway, David will be receiving his free baseball card shortly.  It’s nice to be able to give this card to a fan from Georgia, as Varitek played his college ball at Georgia Tech. 

Remember, if you want the chance to win next month’s free baseball card, all you need to do is subscribe to Card Collector Universe’s blog feed via e-mail.  The next free baseball card will be announced soon.  

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Just a reminder to all you card collectors that as the month of February comes to a close, it brings another chance to win a free baseball card.  Not just any card, either.  Last month, a New York Yankee card was given to the winner.  Even if you’re not a Derek Jeter fan, you gotta admit the card is pretty cool.  This month, Red Sox fans should be sure to subscribe to our e-mail feed, for a chance to win the second free baseball card. 

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