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Which former Padre will pitch in the Majors again?

Mark Prior
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Which former Padre will pitch again?
« on: July 09, 2010, 05:28:57 PM »
It's not looking good for Jake Peavy.
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Peavy, who said the surgery would be performed Wednesday at Rush Presbyterian hospital in Chicago, vowed to pitch again.

"I hope to be up and throwing by spring training," Peavy said. "My future is not in jeopardy."

Nothing that few major-league pitchers have sustained this kind of injury, Peavy said,  "It's kind of uncharted territory. ... I guess I'm a guinea pig."

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Re: Which former Padre will pitch again?
« Reply #1 on: July 09, 2010, 05:36:33 PM »
Golf clap for the Lamar Hoyt reference.

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Re: Which former Padre will pitch again?
« Reply #2 on: July 10, 2010, 08:39:55 AM »
I don't care if it makes me sound like a common Yellon, I'd be happy if Mark Prior came back and pitched effectively in the majors.  I know it's not happening, but I'm still dreaming.


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Re: Which former Padre will pitch again?
« Reply #3 on: July 10, 2010, 08:41:28 AM »
Quote from: Eli on July 10, 2010, 08:39:55 AM
I don't care if it makes me sound like a common Yellon, I'd be happy if Mark Prior came back and pitched effectively in the majors.  I know it's not happening, but I'm still dreaming.



If he doesn't come back and win a Cy Young and World Series for the Cubs I'm going to be depressed.
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Re: Which former Padre will pitch again?
« Reply #4 on: July 13, 2010, 07:43:24 AM »
"According to Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com, the Orioles have interest in Mark Prior.

The O's sent scout Mark Ralston to watch Prior throw for major league teams on June 30, but they believe that he prefers to remain on the West Coast. That may be true, but he can hardly afford to pick and choose his next opportunity given the fact that he hasn't thrown a pitch in the majors since 2006."

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Re: Which former Padre will pitch again?
« Reply #5 on: July 13, 2010, 08:50:08 AM »
Well, he does have an amazing house out in the LA area.


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Re: Which former Padre will pitch again?
« Reply #6 on: July 13, 2010, 09:19:56 AM »
Quote from: Powdered Toast Man on July 13, 2010, 07:43:24 AM
"According to Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com, the Orioles have interest in Mark Prior.

The O's sent scout Mark Ralston to watch Prior throw for major league teams on June 30, but they believe that he prefers to remain on the West Coast. That may be true, but he can hardly afford to pick and choose his next opportunity given the fact that he hasn't thrown a pitch in the majors since 2006."

Go figure.

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Re: Which former Padre will pitch again?
« Reply #7 on: July 13, 2010, 12:03:47 PM »
Is it wrong to sort of wish the Cubs would take a flyer on him?

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Re: Which former Padre will pitch again?
« Reply #8 on: July 13, 2010, 12:06:28 PM »
Quote from: Kermit IV on July 13, 2010, 12:03:47 PM
Is it wrong to sort of wish the Cubs would take a flyer on him?
At this point? Why the hell not? It'll be a hell of a toboggan ride.
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Re: Which former Padre will pitch again?
« Reply #9 on: July 13, 2010, 12:12:47 PM »
Quote from: Kermit IV on July 13, 2010, 12:03:47 PM
Is it wrong to sort of wish the Cubs would take a flyer on him?

He can't suck worse than most of the guys they currently have.
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Re: Which former Padre will pitch again?
« Reply #10 on: July 13, 2010, 12:15:35 PM »
What makes you think Prior would want to come back?
I think he's more of the appendix of Desipio.  Yeah, it's here and you're vaguely aware of it, but only if reminded.  The only time anyone notices it is when it ruptures (on Weebs in the video game thread).  Beyond that, though, it's basically useless and offers no redeeming value.
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Re: Which former Padre will pitch again?
« Reply #11 on: July 13, 2010, 12:17:42 PM »
Quote from: MAD on July 13, 2010, 12:15:35 PM
What makes you think Prior would want to come back?

1) The Cubs are in the Major Leagues.
2) Their checks clear.
3) Negotiating something "fair" with the Cubs' front office seems to be easier done than said.

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Re: Which former Padre will pitch again?
« Reply #12 on: July 13, 2010, 12:23:53 PM »
Quote from: Brownie on July 13, 2010, 12:17:42 PM
Quote from: MAD on July 13, 2010, 12:15:35 PM
What makes you think Prior would want to come back?

1) The Cubs are in the Major Leagues.
2) Their checks clear.
3) Negotiating something "fair" with the Cubs' front office seems to be easier done than said.

On the other hand:

1) He's a cunt.
2) He's probably still asshurt about the way the first relationship ended.
3) He's a cunt.
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Re: Which former Padre will pitch again?
« Reply #13 on: July 13, 2010, 12:34:47 PM »
Quote from: Fork on July 13, 2010, 12:12:47 PM
Quote from: Kermit IV on July 13, 2010, 12:03:47 PM
Is it wrong to sort of wish the Cubs would take a flyer on him?

He can't suck worse than most of the guys they currently have.

You can't be serious.
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Re: Which former Padre will pitch again?
« Reply #14 on: July 13, 2010, 12:41:49 PM »
Hey it was only yesterday (4 years ago in 13 days) that he was no-hitting the Mets. Of course, he lasted only 5 2/3 because his fingers were tired.