Pirates top pitching prospect, Brad Lincoln, could make his debut on Wednesday against the Nationals. Pittsburgh general manager Neal Huntington said Lincoln is "definitely a candidate" to start on Wednesday. Lincoln, the team's first-round draft pick in 2006, is 6-2 with a 3.16 ERA and 55 strikeouts in 11 Triple-A starts. "It would be awesome," Lincoln said upon hearing what Huntington said. "I've worked really hard to get to this point, and I'd be thrilled if they brought me up. I'll be ready."