The Facts: Following up on this week's Fantasy Notebook. ... Garcia, who turns 39 before the start of free agency Feb. 27, said Sunday night Bucs GM Mark Dominik has informed his agent, Steve Baker, that the team did not want him to return for a third season. "My time in Tampa has come to an end,' Garcia said.
Diehards Line:Luke McCown, who signed a two-year, $7.5-million contract last week, will apparently get first shot at the starting job. ... Garcia went 14-10 in 24 starts during the regular season with the Bucs the past two seasons, leading Tampa Bay to a playoff appearance in 2007 and earning a trip to the Pro Bowl while throwing 13 touchdowns and four interceptions. Garcia, who has played for five different teams in the last six years, says he wants to continue his career and believes he will get another opportunity when the free agent signing period begins next week.