Drama much, Chris Lincecum? The father of San Francisco Giants pitcher Tim Lincecum tells USA Today's Bob Nightengale that people in San Francisco are "crucifying" his son after a bad start to the 2012 season. Dear old dad is understandably on edge with either a skipped start, a trip to the bullpen or a vacation in Triple-A Fresno being mentioned as possibilities if the two-time Cy Young winner doesn't fix his performance any time soon. Lincecum will bring a 2-8 record with an alarming 6.19 ERA into Friday night's start against Oakland. It's puzzling, though, why Chris Lincecum already feels so persecuted by — and antagonistic toward — the front office, fans and media in San Francisco. Here's what pops had to say in the pages of USA Today :