Is the '03 Prior back?

[PrimeTime]

He faced live hitters today..

 

http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20070222&content_id=1811969&vkey=spt2007news&fext=.jsp&c_id=chc

 

I don’t know how he felt afterward, and maybe he breaks down next week, but I do know this: Today, Mark Prior LOOKED out-freakin’-great. Prior circa-vintage 2003. He threw fast balls, breaking balls, and change-ups over a 10 minute period with a free and easy delivery, good pace and rhythm, and he seemed to have excellent velocity and location. Prior must have impressed the hitters, too, because D-Lee gave Prior an “attaboy” high-five as Prior was leaving the mound, and hitters don’t normally do that.

 

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Edited February 23, 2007 by PrimeTime

[rawaction]

He'll be good this year. I think he's determined to prove doubters wrong. The Cubs have been cautious with him overall. And the biggest factor may be that he's looking very close to a big payday as a free agent. Maybe I'm being overly optimistic, but I think Mark will have a great season. At worst, I think he may fade down the stretch due to lack of innings in recent years.

[A New Era]

crossing fingers. I can't wait to hopefully see prior take the ball on schedule during ST. if he does. We all have reason to be excited.

 

::premature high five::

[otis89]

crossing fingers. I can't wait to hopefully see prior take the ball on schedule during ST. if he does. We all have reason to be excited.

 

::premature high five::

 

Great. Now you did it. That premature high five just broke Prior's hand. Happy now?

 

Disclaimer: I'm obviously 100% not serious.

[PrimeTime]

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[Balsa]

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[TB_11]

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Calvin and Hobbes?

[Amazing_Grace]

We've all been down this road before. I'll continue to believe Prior won't be healthy until he pitches in an actual game.

[RichHillIsABeast]

AZ Phil over at The Cub Reporter says Prior looked really good today.

 

I don’t know how he felt afterward, and maybe he breaks down next week, but I do know this: Today, Mark Prior LOOKED out-freakin’-great. Prior circa-vintage 2003. He threw fast balls, breaking balls, and change-ups over a 10 minute period with a free and easy delivery, good pace and rhythm, and he seemed to have excellent velocity and location. Prior must have impressed the hitters, too, because D-Lee gave Prior an “attaboy” high-five as Prior was leaving the mound, and hitters don’t normally do that.

 

http://mvn.com/mlb-cubs/2007/02/22/no-this-is-heaven/

[UMFan83]

We've all been down this road before. I'll continue to believe Prior won't be healthy until he pitches in 30 actual regular season games.

 

fixed for me

[Sammy Sofa]

AZ Phil over at The Cub Reporter says Prior looked really good today.

 

I don’t know how he felt afterward, and maybe he breaks down next week, but I do know this: Today, Mark Prior LOOKED out-freakin’-great. Prior circa-vintage 2003. He threw fast balls, breaking balls, and change-ups over a 10 minute period with a free and easy delivery, good pace and rhythm, and he seemed to have excellent velocity and location. Prior must have impressed the hitters, too, because D-Lee gave Prior an “attaboy” high-five as Prior was leaving the mound, and hitters don’t normally do that.

 

http://mvn.com/mlb-cubs/2007/02/22/no-this-is-heaven/

 

That made me downright giddy.

[CaliforniaRaisin]

AZ Phil over at The Cub Reporter says Prior looked really good today.

 

I don’t know how he felt afterward, and maybe he breaks down next week, but I do know this: Today, Mark Prior LOOKED out-freakin’-great. Prior circa-vintage 2003. He threw fast balls, breaking balls, and change-ups over a 10 minute period with a free and easy delivery, good pace and rhythm, and he seemed to have excellent velocity and location. Prior must have impressed the hitters, too, because D-Lee gave Prior an “attaboy” high-five as Prior was leaving the mound, and hitters don’t normally do that.

 

http://mvn.com/mlb-cubs/2007/02/22/no-this-is-heaven/

 

Nice! :)

 

Also from AZ Phil:

 

Fan: Hey, Jeff, would you rather be here or in Indianapolis?

 

(NOTE: The NFL scouting combines are being held there this week)

 

Jeff Samardzija: I would rather be here.

[CoolHandLuke]

Damn this thread for getting me excited about Prior's health.

[PrimeTime]

AZ Phil over at The Cub Reporter says Prior looked really good today.

 

I don’t know how he felt afterward, and maybe he breaks down next week, but I do know this: Today, Mark Prior LOOKED out-freakin’-great. Prior circa-vintage 2003. He threw fast balls, breaking balls, and change-ups over a 10 minute period with a free and easy delivery, good pace and rhythm, and he seemed to have excellent velocity and location. Prior must have impressed the hitters, too, because D-Lee gave Prior an “attaboy” high-five as Prior was leaving the mound, and hitters don’t normally do that.

 

http://mvn.com/mlb-cubs/2007/02/22/no-this-is-heaven/

 

 

 

That would be so freakin awsome if he came back throwing in the mid 90's and with the old movement on his pitches..he was throwing the fast ball last year at around 89-91, but you could tell it didnt have that movement like it did in '03..Lets hope he got his velocity back..man im so freakin pumped up for the season

[Outshined_One]

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QFT. 8-)

[Guest]

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Sorry the thread took a hit, when someone posted a picture of Borat. That KILLED any excitement I might have.

[NCCubFan]

Prior must have impressed the hitters, too, because D-Lee gave Prior an “attaboy” high-five as Prior was leaving the mound, and hitters don’t normally do that.

Dateline, Feb. 23, 2007

The Cubs suffered a major setback when it was announced today that Mark Prior tore his elbow ligament yesterday while exchanging high-fives with Derek Lee while leaving the mound. Dr. James Andrews will perform "Tommy John" surgery on Prior next week; Prior will miss the entire 2007 season but hopes to be ready for the beginning of Spring Training in 2008.

[PrimeTime]

Prior must have impressed the hitters, too, because D-Lee gave Prior an “attaboy” high-five as Prior was leaving the mound, and hitters don’t normally do that.

Dateline, Feb. 23, 2007

The Cubs suffered a major setback when it was announced today that Mark Prior tore his elbow ligament yesterday while exchanging high-fives with Derek Lee while leaving the mound. Dr. James Andrews will perform "Tommy John" surgery on Prior next week; Prior will miss the entire 2007 season but hopes to be ready for the beginning of Spring Training in 2008.

 

:lol: At first I glanced at it and thought it was for real

[KenCub]

Sorry the thread took a hit, when someone posted a picture of Borat. That KILLED any excitement I might have.

^

Absolutely.

 

I am, however, currently in a state of "pre-optimism" about Mark for this year.

I really believe he'll have a Comeback Player of the Year type of season, but like many other fans, I need to see him stay healthy. I think he will, but we've been stung before.

[Guest]

Prior must have impressed the hitters, too, because D-Lee gave Prior an “attaboy” high-five as Prior was leaving the mound, and hitters don’t normally do that.

Dateline, Feb. 23, 2007

The Cubs suffered a major setback when it was announced today that Mark Prior tore his elbow ligament yesterday while exchanging high-fives with Derek Lee while leaving the mound. Dr. James Andrews will perform "Tommy John" surgery on Prior next week; Prior will miss the entire 2007 season but hopes to be ready for the beginning of Spring Training in 2008.

Didn't Lee break his wrist again with that, too?

[radarluv1]

if he's healthy thats awesome, it means we're a playoff team. if thats the case i hope mark's usage allows him to be healthy for october.

[NCCubFan]

Prior must have impressed the hitters, too, because D-Lee gave Prior an “attaboy” high-five as Prior was leaving the mound, and hitters don’t normally do that.

Dateline, Feb. 23, 2007

The Cubs suffered a major setback when it was announced today that Mark Prior tore his elbow ligament yesterday while exchanging high-fives with Derek Lee while leaving the mound. Dr. James Andrews will perform "Tommy John" surgery on Prior next week; Prior will miss the entire 2007 season but hopes to be ready for the beginning of Spring Training in 2008.

Didn't Lee break his wrist again with that, too?

X-rays are pending. :D

[A New Era]

Damn this thread for getting me excited about Prior's health.

 

For some reason. I saw your signature pic as a reaction to the thread. .

 

Prior healthy?

 

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[E.J.]

There's way too much optimism going on in this thread. You're all going to jinx him.

[CaliforniaRaisin]

I really believe he'll have a Comeback Player of the Year type of season, but like many other fans, I need to see him stay healthy. I think he will, but we've been stung before.

 

Prior's gonna havta beat DLee for CPOY.