How is he going to be an all-star when he has practically no chance of pitching in the majors before the all-star break? Realistically if all goes well his timeline is pretty much a July/August comeback. And the Padres know this. That's why he only got 1 mil and it is worth the gamble for them. But I believe they have a wink-wink deal for the following year as well.
Terrible?
Its one million dollars...according to the baseball market, its nothing.
This is a type of deal where opinions can be expressed after the fact. Nominal guaranteed money & limited expectations (not asking him to be their #1 ace or anything).
If he doesn't produce a damn thing, then yes - waste of .02 % of the payroll...not like ticket prices will be elevated at the expense of this signing.
I'm a Cubs fan and I'm bitter as well, but it's not a terrible signing. 1 million isn't much a gamble. SD is obviously a team with postseason aspirations. Their hope is that he can return late next year and contribute late in the year and then they'll see if it makes sense to go forward. Like someone said, it's basically the same thing that the Cubs did with Wade Miller. Prior has a much higher ceiling than Wade Miller. Only time will tell. But it's a good gamble for SD.
Please are you kidding me? He has asked for a raise the past couple seasons and for what reason? What the hell does he think he deserves for what he has done for the Cubs to ask for a fucking raise? Kerry Wood is so much more liked than Prior its not even funny. Wood played for what 500,000 last year + incentives? He has said over and over he doesnt deserve a raise so he played for cheap until he could prove he was healthy. While Prior did absolutely nothing and wanted more $$$$.... Im so glad hes gone. He wont pitch this year and I doubt he will ever make any good contributions in the league. He deosnt have the work ethic. Unless he totally changes his ways and works way way harder on getting himself healthy he will be worth nothing
Fair Warning
there is a thought that he is an extreme puss. Can't and won't play in any pain. He's never been interested in contributing to the team or being around them during one of his million stints of rehab. On the other hand, Wood, also extremely injury prone for recent years, has been nothing but loyal to his team and this organization. He lays it out on the line and will take the ball whenever it's given to him. Prior has this contrast he's been viewed against. His pops has been a big influence on him. Possibly more than the trainers or coaches in the organization. Once questioned about his toughness in the past here, he's had no trouble turning on the fans.
He's also extremely disliked by most of the players on the team.
http://www.therxforum.com/showthread.php?t=783074&highlight=prior Here ya go CREEG:
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http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/b...-16_prior_commits_to_minor_deal.html?r=sports
Yankees announce signing of former Chicago Cubs pitcher Mark Prior to minor-league deal
BY Mark Feinsand
DAILY NEWS SPORTS WRITER
Originally Published:Thursday, December 16th 2010, 4:00 AM
Updated: Thursday, December 16th 2010, 6:36 PM
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BY Mark Feinsand
DAILY NEWS SPORTS WRITER
Originally Published:Thursday, December 16th 2010, 4:00 AM
Updated: Thursday, December 16th 2010, 6:36 PM
Read more: http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/b...rior_commits_to_minor_deal.html#ixzz18LbiNEdZ
While the Phillies and Cliff Lee made their reunion official with a press conference in Philadelphia Wednesday, Brian Cashman got back to work.
The signing of catcher Russell Martin is still not complete - he passed his physical but the contract had not been finalized - although an announcement is expected Thursday or Friday.
The Yankees did announce the signing of Mark Prior, inking the former phenom to a minor-league deal. Prior was one of seven free agents invited to spring training, as the Yankees hope to find some useful players like they did a year ago with Marcus Thames and Dustin Moseley.
"We don't look at him as anything like he was, but for what we see now," Cashman said. "He still has ability, and we think maybe he can help in a different role."
Prior helped the Cubs get to within a game of the World Series in 2003 after going 18-8 with a 2.43 ERA as a 23-year-old, but a series of shoulder injuries derailed his career. Prior last pitched in the majors in 2006, but Cashman said he finished up the 2010 season at full health, so he'll battle for a bullpen spot this spring.
"He's trying to find a different career path in a different situation," Cashman said of Prior, who has never pitched in relief in the majors. "We'll see where it takes him."
The other players receiving non-roster invites to spring training were righthanders Brian Anderson and Buddy Carlyle, lefties Neal Cotts and Andy Sisco, catcher Gustavo Molina and infielder Doug Bernier. Cashman said he remains engaged with the free-agent and trade markets, but echoed his words from earlier in the week, when he vowed to be patient after missing out on Lee.
The Yankees must address one spot in the rotation - one they're hoping will be filled by Andy Pettitte, who is mulling over his future - as well as two spots in the bullpen. Kerry Wood remains available, although Cashman has said he won't pay "closer money" for the righthander. One report Wednesday indicated that Wood is seeking a two-year deal worth $12 million, a price tag the Yankees are unlikely to pay.
In addition to the pitching needs, the Yankees are looking to bolster their bench, needing to add a backup outfielder or two and possibly a corner-infield type. While Cashman hopes to fill those needs before spring training, he has shown a willingness in the past to address areas of need throughout the season, something he did this past year with the acquisitions of Wood and Lance Berkman.
"We're always looking to upgrade on what we've got and fill the holes that exist," Cashman said. "We'll never be a finished product until Aug. 31."
Read more: http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/b...rior_commits_to_minor_deal.html#ixzz18Lbagv9M
The signing of catcher Russell Martin is still not complete - he passed his physical but the contract had not been finalized - although an announcement is expected Thursday or Friday.
The Yankees did announce the signing of Mark Prior, inking the former phenom to a minor-league deal. Prior was one of seven free agents invited to spring training, as the Yankees hope to find some useful players like they did a year ago with Marcus Thames and Dustin Moseley.
"We don't look at him as anything like he was, but for what we see now," Cashman said. "He still has ability, and we think maybe he can help in a different role."
Prior helped the Cubs get to within a game of the World Series in 2003 after going 18-8 with a 2.43 ERA as a 23-year-old, but a series of shoulder injuries derailed his career. Prior last pitched in the majors in 2006, but Cashman said he finished up the 2010 season at full health, so he'll battle for a bullpen spot this spring.
"He's trying to find a different career path in a different situation," Cashman said of Prior, who has never pitched in relief in the majors. "We'll see where it takes him."
The other players receiving non-roster invites to spring training were righthanders Brian Anderson and Buddy Carlyle, lefties Neal Cotts and Andy Sisco, catcher Gustavo Molina and infielder Doug Bernier. Cashman said he remains engaged with the free-agent and trade markets, but echoed his words from earlier in the week, when he vowed to be patient after missing out on Lee.
The Yankees must address one spot in the rotation - one they're hoping will be filled by Andy Pettitte, who is mulling over his future - as well as two spots in the bullpen. Kerry Wood remains available, although Cashman has said he won't pay "closer money" for the righthander. One report Wednesday indicated that Wood is seeking a two-year deal worth $12 million, a price tag the Yankees are unlikely to pay.
In addition to the pitching needs, the Yankees are looking to bolster their bench, needing to add a backup outfielder or two and possibly a corner-infield type. While Cashman hopes to fill those needs before spring training, he has shown a willingness in the past to address areas of need throughout the season, something he did this past year with the acquisitions of Wood and Lance Berkman.
"We're always looking to upgrade on what we've got and fill the holes that exist," Cashman said. "We'll never be a finished product until Aug. 31."
Read more: http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/b...rior_commits_to_minor_deal.html#ixzz18Lbagv9M
