Mark Prior Signs Minor League Deal With Rangers

[Sammy Sofa]

Prior has signed with the Orange County Flyers of the independent Golden Baseball League. He will pitch as a setup man.

 

HEADLINE: Bed, Bath, and Beyond in Orange County sells out their complete inventory of towels. =D>

 

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[Omar]

The 29-year-old Prior retired the top of the Seals' order, striking out Tim Rodriguez to end the inning.

[SouthSideRyan]

The 29-year-old Prior retired the top of the Seals' order, striking out Tim Rodriguez to end the inning.

 

PROBABLY BY THROWING TOWELS AT THEM

[SouthSideRyan]

I really think the people that make absurdly lame towel jokes don't even understand what they're (and only them) are laughing about

[Omar]

I really think the people that make absurdly lame towel jokes don't even understand what they're (and only them) are laughing about

 

So am I to understand that there's been a ...Towelie ban?

 

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[BCVM22]

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[wvcbxl]

The 29-year-old Prior retired the top of the Seals' order, striking out Tim Rodriguez to end the inning.

 

The starting pitcher was Jake Renshaw, also a former Cubs pick.

[Backtobanks]

The 29-year-old Prior retired the top of the Seals' order, striking out Tim Rodriguez to end the inning.

 

The starting pitcher was Jake Renshaw, also a former Cubs pick.

 

So there is a future for Coleman, Atkins, Schlitter, et al.

[erik316wttn]

LOL TOWELS!!

[Clem Fandango]

I know Prior is a shadow of his former self, but could you even begin to imagine what it would feel like to step into the batters box of a lowly independent league against Mark Prior? It's either terrifying or awesome... or both

[Guest]

I know Prior is a shadow of his former self, but could you even begin to imagine what it would feel like to step into the batters box of a lowly independent league against Mark Prior? It's either terrifying or awesome... or both

I've batted against former major leaguers and high draft picts in non-professional leagues and it's neither terrifying nor awesome. When you are in the box it's see ball hit ball. Who is dealing is means nothing. That's not to say I was remotely successful either, b/c mostly I wasn't, but when i've been in the box it doesn't matter.

[erik316wttn]

I know Prior is a shadow of his former self, but could you even begin to imagine what it would feel like to step into the batters box of a lowly independent league against Mark Prior? It's either terrifying or awesome... or both

I've batted against former major leaguers and high draft picts in non-professional leagues and it's neither terrifying nor awesome. When you are in the box it's see ball hit ball. Who is dealing is means nothing. That's not to say I was remotely successful either, b/c mostly I wasn't, but when i've been in the box it doesn't matter.

 

Ok now you have to name drop. Who have you faced?

[Clem Fandango]

I know Prior is a shadow of his former self, but could you even begin to imagine what it would feel like to step into the batters box of a lowly independent league against Mark Prior? It's either terrifying or awesome... or both

I've batted against former major leaguers and high draft picts in non-professional leagues and it's neither terrifying nor awesome. When you are in the box it's see ball hit ball. Who is dealing is means nothing. That's not to say I was remotely successful either, b/c mostly I wasn't, but when i've been in the box it doesn't matter.

 

Did any of them share a similar pedigree to Mark Prior

[TruffleShuffle]

He might as well try to pick up a bat and pull an Ankiel now. I don't think he is good enough, but what the hell does he have to lose.

 

He's already got a bum arm and shoulder and now you want him to pull an ankle?

=D>

 

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[lumafia]

I know Prior is a shadow of his former self, but could you even begin to imagine what it would feel like to step into the batters box of a lowly independent league against Mark Prior? It's either terrifying or awesome... or both

I've batted against former major leaguers and high draft picts in non-professional leagues and it's neither terrifying nor awesome. When you are in the box it's see ball hit ball. Who is dealing is means nothing. That's not to say I was remotely successful either, b/c mostly I wasn't, but when i've been in the box it doesn't matter.

 

Did any of them share a similar pedigree to Mark Prior

 

I had a couple of AB's off Prior the summer after his senior year of high school. He was getting some innings in prior to starting his Freshman year with Vanderbilt. We were playing in an 18+ league in Nashville. I think he only threw 4 innings. If I remember correctly, I was going into my Junior year of college. That same day Joe Blanton was pitching for our team and I was catching. Looking back, I got to see the business end of a couple of pretty good pitchers.

[Old Style]

I had a couple of AB's off Prior the summer after his senior year of high school. He was getting some innings in prior to starting his Freshman year with Vanderbilt.

Which Prior are you taking about? Richard?

[Guest]

Prior played at Vandy before transferring to USC.

[Old Style]

I had a couple of AB's off Prior the summer after his senior year of high school. He was getting some innings in prior to starting his Freshman year with Vanderbilt.

Which Prior are you taking about? Richard?

Dammit. Just saw that he played his freshman year at Vandy before transferring to USC.

 

:banghead:

[Old Style]

In 2001, Prior re-entered the draft, and was considered by some to be the top prospect, but the Minnesota Twins, who had the top pick, were warned that Prior didn't want to play for them. Fearing signability problems,[1] the Twins opted to take local talent catcher Joe Mauer, leaving Prior to be taken 2nd overall by the Chicago Cubs. The Cubs had also been considering drafting Georgia Tech third baseman Mark Teixeira, who went fifth to the Texas Rangers.

Ugh

[Sammy Sofa]

Only the Cubs.

[Old Style]

You can drive yourself mad looking at all the wasted draft picks and what could have been. I was surprised to see that the Cubs drafted Tim Lincecum in 2003, I think it was. Of course it was in something like the 48th round and he ended up being a first round draft pick a few years later.

[Clem Fandango]

You can drive yourself mad looking at all the wasted draft picks and what could have been. I was surprised to see that the Cubs drafted Tim Lincecum in 2003, I think it was. Of course it was in something like the 48th round and he ended up being a first round draft pick a few years later.

 

First Hamilton and now Lincecum! WTF HENDRY!?!?!?!

[mike2482]

I know Prior is a shadow of his former self, but could you even begin to imagine what it would feel like to step into the batters box of a lowly independent league against Mark Prior? It's either terrifying or awesome... or both

I've batted against former major leaguers and high draft picts in non-professional leagues and it's neither terrifying nor awesome. When you are in the box it's see ball hit ball. Who is dealing is means nothing. That's not to say I was remotely successful either, b/c mostly I wasn't, but when i've been in the box it doesn't matter.

 

Did any of them share a similar pedigree to Mark Prior

 

I had a couple of AB's off Prior the summer after his senior year of high school. He was getting some innings in prior to starting his Freshman year with Vanderbilt. We were playing in an 18+ league in Nashville. I think he only threw 4 innings. If I remember correctly, I was going into my Junior year of college. That same day Joe Blanton was pitching for our team and I was catching. Looking back, I got to see the business end of a couple of pretty good pitchers.

 

I Bought a car off of Brian Dorsett, looking back I got to see the business end of a really shitty catcher.

[Guest]

You can drive yourself mad looking at all the wasted draft picks and what could have been. I was surprised to see that the Cubs drafted Tim Lincecum in 2003, I think it was. Of course it was in something like the 48th round and he ended up being a first round draft pick a few years later.

 

Wait a few years and fret about how the Cubs once drafted Sonny Gray and didn't sign him.

[erik316wttn]

Only the Cubs.

 

Right?