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The ominous news about Tim Lincecum's hip condition

In which you realize that you never want to hear the words "degenerative things" applied to one of your all-time favorite players.

Yesterday during his regular pre-game session with the media, Bruce Bochy acknowledged that Tim Lincecum went to Tennessee to see a hip specialist. More specifically, that Lincecum had "degenerative things" going on in both hips. This is terrifying news.

It's not terrifying because the Giants were counting on Lincecum to have some sort of renaissance this season. Those were clearly unrealistic wishes, and they've been clearly unrealistic since before the season started.