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Mark Prior - Coach - 08-01-2009
<!--quoteo-->QUOTE <!--quotec-->Mark Prior-S- Padres Aug. 1 - 2:05 pm et
According to Corey Brock of MLB.com, Mark Prior is expected to be released from his minor league contract.
It could happen as soon as today. In a post to Twitter, Brock notes that Prior hasn't thrown since April due to pain in his throwing shoulder. What else. He never contributed after signing with the Padres last season either. Believe it or not, Prior hasn't thrown a pitch in the majors since August 10, 2006. Time flies.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Mark Prior - BT - 08-01-2009
we saw his last win at one of the soitows.
Mark Prior - Destined - 08-01-2009
A pro-rated contract seems harmless, right? [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/ph34r.gif[/img]
Mark Prior - rok - 08-01-2009
<!--quoteo(post=54595:date=Aug 1 2009, 02:45 PM:name=BT)-->QUOTE (BT @ Aug 1 2009, 02:45 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->we saw his last win at one of the soitows.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Yep, I will always remember that game against the Pirates. It was his only win of the season as well.
Mark Prior - kbwsb - 08-01-2009
Ironic that we all gathered together to inadvertently watch the swan song of one of the most famous/infamous Cubs of our lifetimes.
I loved him. But it really sounds like he's <i>done</i>.
Mark Prior - vegascub - 08-01-2009
Amazing that no surgery or rehab has at least allowed him to throw at any level. Jason Schmidt hadn't pitched in how long? And last night he was throwing around 90 and held the Braves to one hit. Prior is such a sad fucking story.
Mark Prior - Fella - 08-01-2009
Wow, that's crazy, Clapp and I were just talking about him last night, wondering why the Padres have continued to keep paying him for two seasons when he hasn't done anything, not even throw. I would think he would have to be seriously considering giving up. He will be 29 next month and hasn't been healthy in 4 years. How long can a person even stand to keep trying with no progress whatsoever.
Mark Prior - veryzer - 08-01-2009
gee whillakers, i never saw this coming.
Mark Prior - 1060Ivy - 08-01-2009
Anyone concerned about where the employee will be getting his next paycheck?
Mark Prior - chemikel - 08-01-2009
Sort of veering off topic here, but does anybody here remember what Prior's rookie cards were selling for in his heyday? I think this one was definitely over $1000
http://cgi.ebay.com/MARK-PRIOR-2001-ULTIMA...id=p3286.c0.m14
Mark Prior - Clapp - 08-01-2009
<!--quoteo(post=54604:date=Aug 1 2009, 02:13 PM:name=Fella)-->QUOTE (Fella @ Aug 1 2009, 02:13 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Wow, that's crazy, Clapp and I were just talking about him last night, wondering why the Padres have continued to keep paying him for two seasons when he hasn't done anything, not even throw. I would think he would have to be seriously considering giving up. He will be 29 next month and hasn't been healthy in 4 years. How long can a person even stand to keep trying with no progress whatsoever.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Yeah this is hilarious. We were talking about him for about a half hour. [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif[/img]
Mark Prior - jstraw - 08-01-2009
So can Prior coach H.S. basketball? Dusty Baker is one destructive motherfucker.
Mark Prior - Clapp - 08-01-2009
<!--quoteo(post=54626:date=Aug 1 2009, 05:54 PM:name=jstraw)-->QUOTE (jstraw @ Aug 1 2009, 05:54 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->So can Prior coach H.S. basketball? Dusty Baker is one destructive motherfucker.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Dusty played a part in it, but this is beyond him I think. The dude clearly just wasn't going to stay healthy for anybody. That was 6 years ago.
Mark Prior - Runnys - 08-01-2009
What are the odds that Prior is on the 2003 list?
Mark Prior - Dave - 08-01-2009
He always seemed like a bit of a douchebag who was never that interested in playing baseball. But all that money was worth it just for 2003, which was incredible for the first 172 games+ 7 1/2 innings.