Starting pitcher Brad Lincoln has been a disappointment for
the Pittsburgh Pirates. Over the last 2+ seasons, the Bucs have given the,
now-27 year old, several shots to grab a spot in the rotation and it just hasn’t
worked out. He’s been OK at times, good at others but mediocre far too often.
As a starter, Lincoln becomes too much of a one-pitch pitcher. His fastball
doesn’t maintain its velocity as well over extended outings and his change has
not been very effective against major league hitters so he is often left with
hitters just sitting on his curve. For a former #4 draft pick, a player taken
ahead of Tim Lincecum and Clayton Kershaw, this…well…sucks. Hear me out, though…
