Though his manager and teammates seemed thrilled the injury wasn't more serious, Lincecum said he never thought he sustained a fracture. He left the field upset because he couldn't pitch anymore. The 41/3-inning stint was his shortest start of the season.The young pitching phenom has proved remarkably durable in his short career despite wild pitching mechanics. Now he's bouncing back from what was a scary injury. Start him in all leagues.
"It's like hitting the funny bone," Lincecum said. "All your nerves go stupid. When I tried to step on it, it was a step on a non-existent leg."
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