Moore would give up Lincecum’s number

PHOENIX — When Tim Lincecum joins the Rangers, he’ll presumably get his old jersey number, 55.

It currently belongs to another ex-Giants pitcher, Matt Moore.

“I don’t want him to feel good,” Moore said. “I want him to feel great. Part of that is being comfortable in what you’re doing and what you’re wearing.”

Moore, traded to Texas in December, pitched against the Giants on Monday (a 5-4 Texas victory) and looked strong over 22⁄3 innings.

Moore wore 55 with the Rays and 45 with the Giants.

“It’s not like it’s something I have to have,” said Moore, adding he met Lincecum in recent days. “When I saw we signed him, shoot, if that’s something he wants, it’s all his.”

Lincecum could be in Texas’ camp Tuesday. His arrival was delayed because of the death of his brother, Sean, 37.

Trade reaction: Moore said he was surprised by the trade that sent him (with international bonus-slot money) to Texas for two prospects to free up money the Giants used to upgrade their offense. He’s making $9 million.

“They had a lot of moving pieces,” he said. “They were trying to get (Giancarlo) Stanton, a lot of guys, and so for them, it just made the most sense to deal from what they considered their strength.

“I wish them the best of luck. I think they did a good job with their lineup. They’re getting a great clubhouse guy and great player in (Evan) Longoria.”

Moore, a teammate of Longoria with Tampa Bay, went 6-15 with a 5.52 ERA last year and said he never felt comfortable with his cut fastball, a pitch he plans to throw less. He has changed where he stands on the pitching rubber to be more square to the plate.

Asked about the 2018 Giants, Moore said, “I like their chances. Obviously, it’s a tough division, but if there was a group of guys you wouldn’t bet against, it would be them.”

Briefly: The Giants are off Tuesday, their first of two off days during spring training . ... The listed battery for Wednesday’s home game against the Padres: Madison Bumgarner and Buster Posey, and closer Mark Melancon is scheduled to pitch for the first time.