Prior visits Yocum and Andrews; THT on Prior's Mechanics

[gflore34]

I still don't understand the utility of having him assigned to Iowa when there's something wrong. Why not admit there's something wrong and take the steps to repair it and try for 2008?

[papabear58]

I still don't understand the utility of having him assigned to Iowa when there's something wrong. Why not admit there's something wrong and take the steps to repair it and try for 2008?

 

Because, I personally think, that if they do, they are at the point of releasing him. I saw the salary standoff this year as a symptom not a cause. I think there might be something forming here between Mark and the Cubs, and I think it might be Mark who's building it. Look at his frustrated comments and everything else. I'm not sure if they'd put him on the DL again, or just release him. Optioning him to AAA allows them to keep him and not rely on him. If he can handle it, he might end up better for it.

[Brian]

Prior is pitching tomorrow in extended spring training.

 

Cubs.com notes

Mark Prior is expected to pitch in an extended spring game on Thursday in Mesa. Prior was optioned to Triple-A Iowa and is on the disabled list as he works on strengthening his right shoulder. ...

[Vinestal]

Prior is pitching tomorrow in extended spring training.

 

Cubs.com notes

Mark Prior is expected to pitch in an extended spring game on Thursday in Mesa. Prior was optioned to Triple-A Iowa and is on the disabled list as he works on strengthening his right shoulder. ...

 

Well what the heck has he been doing the last 2 weeks?

[Omar]

Prior is pitching tomorrow in extended spring training.

 

Cubs.com notes

Mark Prior is expected to pitch in an extended spring game on Thursday in Mesa. Prior was optioned to Triple-A Iowa and is on the disabled list as he works on strengthening his right shoulder. ...

 

Well what the heck has he been doing the last 2 weeks?

 

Exactly what I'm wondering..

[moorecg]

Who is this Prior guy people keep talking about?

[FergieJ31]

I don't know why I felt compelled to look this up and torture myself, but at this point four years ago, as of Apr 11 2003, he was 2-0 with a CG shutout, 15 IP, 1 ER, 19K, 2BB ... ahh good times

[SouthSideRyan]

Why do I keep coming back to this?

[YearofDaCubs]

I don't know why I felt compelled to look this up and torture myself, but at this point four years ago, as of Apr 11 2003, he was 2-0 with a CG shutout, 15 IP, 1 ER, 19K, 2BB ... ahh good times

And probably will never put up a line like that again..

[Shawon12]

I don't know why I felt compelled to look this up and torture myself, but at this point four years ago, as of Apr 11 2003, he was 2-0 with a CG shutout, 15 IP, 1 ER, 19K, 2BB ... ahh good times

And probably will never put up a line like that again..

 

..not until he signs with the Cards

[VanceJergins]

I don't know why I felt compelled to look this up and torture myself, but at this point four years ago, as of Apr 11 2003, he was 2-0 with a CG shutout, 15 IP, 1 ER, 19K, 2BB ... ahh good times

 

How many pitches did he throw in that CG? Baker probably had him throw 130 pitches in early April and that CG was probably the beginnings of why he is where he is.

[FergieJ31]

He threw 112 pitches against Mtl in his CG shutout; 105 pitches in 6 innings against the Mets.

[Ding Dong Johnson]

Has Prior deserted camp yet?

[mdwilla]

Man it's sad I still dream when either Wood or Prior will get healthy and do something speacial this year.

[Sammy Sofa]

Prior is pitching tomorrow in extended spring training.

 

Cubs.com notes

Mark Prior is expected to pitch in an extended spring game on Thursday in Mesa. Prior was optioned to Triple-A Iowa and is on the disabled list as he works on strengthening his right shoulder. ...

 

Well what the heck has he been doing the last 2 weeks?

 

Exactly what I'm wondering..

 

Beating up crippled nuns.

[BigbadB]

Prior is pitching tomorrow in extended spring training.

 

Cubs.com notes

Mark Prior is expected to pitch in an extended spring game on Thursday in Mesa. Prior was optioned to Triple-A Iowa and is on the disabled list as he works on strengthening his right shoulder. ...

 

Well what the heck has he been doing the last 2 weeks?

 

I'm going to guess that he's been on the phone trying to order his MLB EI package.

[Yeti]

Prior is pitching tomorrow in extended spring training.

 

Cubs.com notes

Mark Prior is expected to pitch in an extended spring game on Thursday in Mesa. Prior was optioned to Triple-A Iowa and is on the disabled list as he works on strengthening his right shoulder. ...

 

Well what the heck has he been doing the last 2 weeks?

 

Exactly what I'm wondering..

 

getting beat up by crippled nuns.

fixed

[98navigator]

Steve Stone (on the Mike Murphy Show) just said that Prior, who was scheduled to pitch 3 innings at Fitch Park today, could only go 2 innings. He had reduced velocity and came out of the game complaining of "side pain."

 

 

Anyway...

 

Stone also thinks Guzman will be the fifth starter sooner rather than later (even though he sees Miller getting at least one more start).

[abuck1220]

geez, does he have mono or cancer or something?

[rawaction]

geez, does he have mono or cancer or something?

 

At least then we would know what the heck was wrong with him.

[TheDude]

Steve Stone (on the Mike Murphy Show) just said that Prior, who was scheduled to pitch 3 innings at Fitch Park today, could only go 2 innings. He had reduced velocity and came out of the game complaining of "side pain."

 

Oh dear. I'm done paying attention to this for good now, or at least until the Thread Headline that reads, "Prior recalled from AAA".

[98navigator]

Steve Stone (on the Mike Murphy Show) just said that Prior, who was scheduled to pitch 3 innings at Fitch Park today, could only go 2 innings. He had reduced velocity and came out of the game complaining of "side pain."

 

Oh dear. I'm done paying attention to this for good now, or at least until the Thread Headline that reads, "Prior recalled from AAA".

 

I agree completely. I'm no longer on Prior watch.

[vance_the_cubs_fan]

Anyone want to buy a gray Prior road jersey?

[E.J.]

Anyone want to buy a gray Prior road jersey?

 

I'll give you $0.05 for it.

[soapy]

Steve Stone (on the Mike Murphy Show) just said that Prior, who was scheduled to pitch 3 innings at Fitch Park today, could only go 2 innings. He had reduced velocity and came out of the game complaining of "side pain."

 

:(