3/10ST Cubs (Lilly) @ Royals (De La Rosa) 2:05CT CSN Chicago

[Roast]

At least the curve is looking decent every now and then...and he's a bit faster.

 

Baby steps, but hey, steps.

 

Better movement on the FB too. Now he just needs the command. I expect his 4-seamer will be in the low 90s by the end of ST.

 

Yeah, from the reports from his last start, he's hitting 87-88 a lot more often then he did last time out. Which is progress. Especially if the 82-83 mph reports were true. Even if he really was hitting 85-86 last time. Its still an improvement, and a fairly good one for such a short time span.

[ltb]

How many pitches has Prior thrown? I wonder if he'll come out for a third inning like he's supposed to.

 

he was never scheduled for 3. only 2.

[vance_the_cubs_fan]

That's gotta hurt!

[bcruise]

prior vs. ? (stop chatting Len and some dude and call the game)

 

:?

 

Argh, Kinkade HBP, and he's hurt.

[texascub]

Sounds like Kincade is injured, got HBP and went straight into the dugout. Hoffpauir is the runner at 1st now.

[CubColtPacer]

How many pitches has Prior thrown? I wonder if he'll come out for a third inning like he's supposed to.

 

They only have Prior scheduled for two today.

[E.J.]

How many pitches has Prior thrown? I wonder if he'll come out for a third inning like he's supposed to.

 

he was never scheduled for 3. only 2.

 

Ah. Thought he was supposed to go 3.

[RichHillIsABeast]

Kinkade vs 31

 

ball 1-0

swinging strike 1-1

HBP on top of hand - just goes to clubhouse instead of taking base

 

HoffPOWER pinch runs.

 

* 31 is Duckworth

Edited March 10, 2007 by RichHillIsABeast

[littleburr24]

Did someone mention earlier how Kinkade has been hpb 52 times in his last two minor league seasons?

[Sarcastic]

Bold Prediction! Prior will not be our 5th starter and will open in Iowa.

 

Bolder prediction: Prior will continue to suck in ST, make the team, and have a pretty good year.

 

Then he'll be injured somehow. There are just too many possibilities to predict that one.

[CaliforniaRaisin]

Sounds like most of you had unreasonable expectations of Prior after his previous start.

What kind of unreasonable expectations are you talking about? I think there's a good chance that Prior as we knew him is gone.

 

He threw 83-84 mph last game and it sounds like people were hoping he'd be back into the 90s and have good control again. It's not going to happen in a day, might never happen, but this game doesn't prove that he's done.

 

Yeah. He improved, he introduced his curve in-game and his FB had better movement and velocity. Location still a worry. I can't say he's never going to be the same after 4 ST innings, especially when he's shown the improvement from the first appearance to the next.

[ToupeeOnFire]

Did someone mention earlier how Kinkade has been hpb 52 times in his last two minor league seasons?

Yep. He has 194 HBPs in his professional (majors + minors) playing career.

[PrimeTime]

Damn that had to hurt..Possible broken hand..I hate to see that happen to anyone..But Thankfully it didnt happen to Soriano,Lee,Rameriz etc.

[Balsa]

Ron says Kinkade looked like something was really wrong with the hand.

[RichHillIsABeast]

Daryle ward K's on a slider low and away on 3 pitches.

[Sammy Sofa]

Sounds like most of you had unreasonable expectations of Prior after his previous start.

What kind of unreasonable expectations are you talking about? I think there's a good chance that Prior as we knew him is gone.

 

He threw 83-84 mph last game and it sounds like people were hoping he'd be back into the 90s and have good control again. It's not going to happen in a day, might never happen, but this game doesn't prove that he's done.

 

Agreed. There was a little improvement this time and he still has 4 more outings to go in ST. As long as he keeps improving, even just a bit, with each outing, it's a good thing. I don't mind him starting the season in Iowa as long as he's on track to getting back to being a competitive pitcher. I don't need him being a superman this early...it would be nice, but it's not necessary for me to have hope.

[RichHillIsABeast]

First pitch popout to shallow LF (caught by SS) on first pitch by someone.

[Sammy Sofa]

Bob Rohrman is a monster and needs to be stopped.

[RichHillIsABeast]

Duckworth vs Cedeno

 

fastball 0-1

fastball 0-2

ball 1-2

foul tipped high fastball into glove

 

K for Ronny

 

LAY OFF THE HIGH FASTBALL RONNY!!!!!!!

[cubweiser03]

Priors arm slot looks different. its not at a low as Z's but seems lower than before. he doesnt look to throw over the top as much. could be me.

[ToupeeOnFire]

LAY OFF THE HIGH FASTBALL RONNY!!!!!!!

He'll have plenty of chances in Triple-A this year.

[Roast]

Priors arm slot looks different. its not at a low as Z's but seems lower than before. he doesnt look to throw over the top as much. could be me.

 

No, I was thinking that too.

[Sammy Sofa]

Man, I hope Guzman busts out a la Hill this year. That would change a LOT.

[Balsa]

Priors arm slot looks different. its not at a low as Z's but seems lower than before. he doesnt look to throw over the top as much. could be me.

Ron was saying that Prior gets hit when he drops down.

[David]

Priors arm slot looks different. its not at a low as Z's but seems lower than before. he doesnt look to throw over the top as much. could be me.

 

No, I was thinking that too.

 

Thirded.