ARLINGTON - Spring training has begun anew for Tim Lincecum.
For the first time since mid-March when he was attacked by a raging blister, Lincecum on Tuesday faced hitters. He threw a 22-pitch session of live batting practice to younger Rangers hitters. He now has five full weeks to get ready before he can be activated from the 60-day disabled list on May 28.
"I think I'm going to be ready," Lincecum said, then corrected himself. "No, I know I'm going to be ready. This is my spring training, so I'm going to make the most of it,"
Lincecum said he know has a bonafide callus on his right middle finger where the blister sprung up.