Prior signs a minor leeague deal with the Red Sox

[Old Style]

When is he going to give up?

 

http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cubs/chi-excubs-pitcher-prior-signs-with-red-sox-20120502,0,3293658.story

 

NOTE: I checked several forums before posting this and didn't see it anywhere.

[Sammy Sofa]

When is he going to give up?

 

The [expletive]? Why should he?

[bcl412]

When is he going to give up?

 

The [expletive]? Why should he?

 

He should give up playing a sport for money because his arm gets hurt a lot.

[Little Slide Rooter]

Good luck old friend.

[JockJones]

He was awesome in his 12 innings with the Yanks farm system last year.

[Fro]

Maybe he can be the PTBNL in the Byrd/Bowden trade.

[Old Style]

When is he going to give up?

 

The [expletive]? Why should he?

Because he can't stay healthy and keeps ending up under the knife. When is it enough? He's never going to pitch in the majors again. He has plenty of money. Go live your life, the dream is over.

[bcl412]

When is he going to give up?

 

The [expletive]? Why should he?

Because he can't stay healthy and keeps ending up under the knife. When is it enough? He's never going to pitch in the majors again. He has plenty of money. Go live your life, the dream is over.

 

What if he genuinely enjoys playing baseball?

[Hairyducked Idiot]

When is he going to give up?

 

The [expletive]? Why should he?

Because he can't stay healthy and keeps ending up under the knife. When is it enough? He's never going to pitch in the majors again. He has plenty of money. Go live your life, the dream is over.

 

If you get to decide what he does with his life, does he get to decide what you do with yours?

[Clem Fandango]

Maybe he can be the PTBNL in the Byrd/Bowden trade.

 

I would be okay with that, just because.

[CincyCubsFan]

When is he going to give up?

 

The [expletive]? Why should he?

Because he can't stay healthy and keeps ending up under the knife. When is it enough? He's never going to pitch in the majors again. He has plenty of money. Go live your life, the dream is over.

[expletive] off.

[Sammy Sofa]

When is he going to give up?

 

The [expletive]? Why should he?

Because he can't stay healthy and keeps ending up under the knife. When is it enough? He's never going to pitch in the majors again. He has plenty of money. Go live your life, the dream is over.

 

Man, that's some hearty meatballin'.

[Guest]

I don't begrudge him for pressing on, but I can definitely see why some would wonder why he would bother. He turns 32 this year, he's already made in excess of 12 million bucks as a professional, he's had a multitude of injuries and surgeries, and he's spent a combined month on a professional roster since the Cubs had an outfield of Murton/Pierre/Jones.

[Sammy Sofa]

He still has a chance to play professional baseball again, which is more than about, what, 99.something% of the population can say? Why WOULDN'T he try if he thinks he can, even if just for a brief period?

[Guest]

Why wouldn't he? Because he already reached that peak for several years, and the process of returning there is wrought with a lot of pain, surgeries, rehab, MiLB bus trips, etc. When you're Bryan LaHair who's never had that taste? Easy for me to see that dedication. When you're Mark Prior that's played at the highest level and banked millions of bucks? I don't know if I'd be so committed to trying to become the white Angel Guzman.

[Sammy Sofa]

I'm sorry, but you're making it sound like it's potentially life-crushing agony and it's ridiculous. Here's a guy who was touted as being the next great pitcher and people are wondering why he keeps trying to come back, if even just in the minors or a taste of the bigs? The money you keep bringing up isn't going anywhere. I can't believe we're having to spell this out.

[weis21]

Stupid, towel throwing jerk.

 

Seriously, if the Red Sox were willing to take a flier on him then I'm sure there is a *chance* he could become a competent MLB pitcher in some capacity. Maybe he'll never be anything more than an average middle relief pitcher. But, so long as you don't mind the long road ahead (as TT alluded), why would you not?? He could be an important part of a championship team. Money is not the issue. I'd happily trade places with him while earning my current salary.

 

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[Guest]

I'm sorry, but you're making it sound like it's potentially life-crushing agony and it's ridiculous. Here's a guy who was touted as being the next great pitcher and people are wondering why he keeps trying to come back, if even just in the minors or a taste of the bigs? The money you keep bringing up isn't going anywhere. I can't believe we're having to spell this out.

 

Like I said, I don't begrudge him for sticking with it. At the same time, considering his physical and financial situation, it's certainly not crazy for him to say "it's not worth it to work that hard just to be a middle reliever for a season or two, I'm gonna go be a 1%er and do nothing" either.

[Sammy Sofa]

I'm sorry, but you're making it sound like it's potentially life-crushing agony and it's ridiculous. Here's a guy who was touted as being the next great pitcher and people are wondering why he keeps trying to come back, if even just in the minors or a taste of the bigs? The money you keep bringing up isn't going anywhere. I can't believe we're having to spell this out.

 

Like I said, I don't begrudge him for sticking with it. At the same time, considering his physical and financial situation, it's certainly not crazy for him to say "it's not worth it to work that hard just to be a middle reliever for a season or two, I'm gonna go be a 1%er and do nothing" either.

 

Of course not. But that's different than saying a dick thing like "when is he going to give up?"

[Banedon]

Yeah, if Prior thought it wasn't worth it, he would give up. But he hasn't, so he clearly thinks it is worth it. Why should we argue any differently? The guy may just want to make it to the majors again in any capacity. It's not about the money or the glory....it's about doing what he enjoys.

 

People thought it was awesome that Rickey Henderson played in independent leagues when he got old because that showed how much he loved the game. This is the same thing. He just can't quit baseball.

[Old Style]

What if he genuinely enjoys playing baseball?

All he's been doing for the past 6 years is rehabbing. He's not playing baseball.

 

If you get to decide what he does with his life, does he get to decide what you do with yours?

I missed the part where I decided what he's doing with his life.

 

[expletive] off.

Brilliant retort, my man.

 

Man, that's some hearty meatballin'.

Don't agree with Nuts&Gum and you're a meatball. God, I love this guy. This site would implode without his brilliance.

[Hairyducked Idiot]

I missed the part where I decided what he's doing with his life.

 

 

Because he can't stay healthy and keeps ending up under the knife. When is it enough? He's never going to pitch in the majors again. He has plenty of money. Go live your life, the dream is over.

[C.C.]

It pains me to agree with Nuts and some of the others on here, but they are spot on. If you had the kind of talent he had would you give up? Even if their was a slim chance of playing MLB again? I think it's hard for you to relate because you've probably never excelled in anything and had it prematurely taken away from you.

 

Hey, I'm usually a cynical prick, but it would make this year a little special to see him back on the bump this year and see him get another K.

 

Edit: this is towards Old Style.

[Little Slide Rooter]

Why wouldn't he? Because he already reached that peak for several years, and the process of returning there is wrought with a lot of pain, surgeries, rehab, MiLB bus trips, etc. When you're Bryan LaHair who's never had that taste? Easy for me to see that dedication. When you're Mark Prior that's played at the highest level and banked millions of bucks? I don't know if I'd be so committed to trying to become the white Angel Guzman.

 

Maybe he's not content rolling around in a pool of money. Some guys just want to play baseball. A lot of people, probably himself included thought that at age 31 Mark Prior would have a shelf full of Cy Young awards and a fist full of World Series rings. As long as teams are willing to consider him, there's no reason for him to call it quits.

[C.C.]

Why wouldn't he? Because he already reached that peak for several years, and the process of returning there is wrought with a lot of pain, surgeries, rehab, MiLB bus trips, etc. When you're Bryan LaHair who's never had that taste? Easy for me to see that dedication. When you're Mark Prior that's played at the highest level and banked millions of bucks? I don't know if I'd be so committed to trying to become the white Angel Guzman.

 

Right. You don't know because you aren't Mark Prior nor have you ever played MLB baseball. It's silly to compare yourself to his situation. And the Angel Guzman comparison is stupid.