Lincecum throwing at Giants complex in Arizona

The Giants have granted Tim Lincecum permission to throw at their complex in Arizona, and whlie that alone does not suggest he and the only team might remarry, The Chronicle has been told that Lincecum’s use of their mound is more than a mere courtesy.

For now, the throwing sessions remain private, with Lincecum’s representatives going out of their way keep scouts and team officials away until the 31-year-old free agent is ready to showcase his health and readiness.

The Giants publicly have said they would keep track of the two-time Cy Young Award winner with possible interest as a reliever, while believing that he wants to sign with a team that will place him in its rotation.

Whether the Giants’ early-season rotation struggle has changed their thinking on Lincecum remains unclear, although typically this front office is not that reactionary.