After missing most of the 2006 season, and large parts of the last 3 years with injuries, Mark Prior pitched for only one and a third of a scheduled two innings against the Mariners before Piniella had to pull him. The Mariners got three runs on three consecutive hits before Piniella sat him down, later saying "Obviously he has to throw the ball better. Let's be honest." Yes, let's be honest, even though he is not throwing the ball well, his shoulder may get better with time. The real question is his confidence which shows through in his lazy-faire attitude. Prior proclaimed that his best pitch was a homer he pitched. Prior mumbled to the media after the game that he was just glad to be playing. Let's face it, this bum should be canned.
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I agree Prior is a bum and will probably never live up to his 2003 hype. However, I would add that this year he is like having a AAA pitcher who might have some potential. If he comes through, great, if not he should be unceremoniously dumped into the Chicago River.
Aren't there some Sox fans writing for this blog?
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