Sammy Sofa

But his lack of "it" wasn't quite as disheartening as his last appearance.

LET'S GO BUNNY!!!

I fully support and endorse this nomination!

Outstanding throw by Buck to get the runner at 3rd!

Ward is having an oooooooooooooooooooogly spring.

OK, I'm sick of all these almost home runs.

DAMMIT, E-PATT!

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. The problem, for the Cubs, with Prior starting at Iowa is how do you reintroduce him into the rotation if his replacement is pitching lights out? I think it's very important, for Prior's future with the Cubs, to get himself together by the start of the season. If he doesn't show measurable improvement by the time a fifth starter is needed, I can easily see Lou going with someone else (Possibly Angel). This is why, I think, the Cubs prefer Mark to step up and earn the last spot. It's far less messy... What would you do if Angel was pitching well for the Cubs but Prior was a bit better? How do you remove someone who has been helping the team win? Then I'd move Prior up so he can hopefully keep doing well in the bigs and sell someone on a decent trade.

Theriot's looked good throwing across the diamond. I'm gonna like him as the utility guy.

He will. Was Kinkade's injury really that bad? Poor guy. :( I'm pretty positive I heard it break. Gooz hits 97. Yeah, it sounded like it hit the bat...except it was arm. Yowch.

Angel! Our divine salvation! No, not you, Pagan. Go sit in the corner.

No, I was thinking that too. OK, I wasn't just imagining it. Do you guys think it's because of the shoulder or the elbow?

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

Bob Rohrman is a monster and needs to be stopped.

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.

Ow-ow-ow-ow-ow-OW.

It's like Maddux, but about 10 pitches too many.

At least the curve is looking decent every now and then...and he's a bit faster. Baby steps, but hey, steps.

Heh...for today or for good?

SHOOT.

Prior is pissed.

The. Ball. Is. So. SLOW.

If I counted right, he should have 4 more. Good. Thanks!

Does anyone know about how many more appearances Prior would have in ST if he stays on schedule?

How many more appearances in ST will Prior ideally have if he continues on schedule? 3? 4?