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MySpace Tom volunteered to pay to keep Tim Lincecum on the Giants

By Gemma Kaneko

Before you proceed with this post, click play below and listen as you read for an authentic MySpace experience:

You know who Tom Anderson is -- he founded MySpace, and back in 2003, was your very first friend on the site. But who did Tom want in his circle of friends? Based on an offer he made on Tuesday, we're going to guess Tim Lincecum:  

Now, before you make jokes about the success or failure of the business Anderson is best known for, remember that he sold MySpace to News Corp in 2005 for $580 million. His Twitter bio now reads "enjoying being retired," so it's not like he can't follow through.
Tim, you should really add him to your Top 8. You know what, we'll do it for you: 
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