Big Juan:

The difference between Lincecum and Francisco Rodriguez was that he was being groomed as a closer at the start of the 2002 season. By the end of the season, he was in full closer mode.

Tim Lincecum has been a starter since Day One in the organization and should stay that way unless he falters.

Plus in my opinion, any decision on Lincecum should not be based on anything involving Russ Ortiz (He's old news).