Mark Prior had shoulder examined on Monday - Larry Rothschild Signed a New 2-Year Deal on Tuesday - An Update on Jacque Jones
According to a report by Paul Sullivan in the Chicago Tribune on Tuesday afternoon, Mark Prior had his shoulder examined on Monday by orthopedic specialist Dr. James Andrews. Andrews found Prior has some looseness in his shoulder joints and trainer Mark O'Neal said it is genetic. O'Neal stated that the looseness is one of the things that makes Prior a very good pitcher but that same looseness is what can cause problems. When asked if Prior will be ready for Spring Training, according to Sullivan's report: "That's to be determined".
The same report stated that Larry Rothschild has signed a new 2-year contract to be the pitching coach for Lou Piniella.
The report on Prior goes on to state that "surgery is not currently an option and is the last resort" because of mixed results the surgery can have.
Jacque Jones is apparently in San Diego with Mark Prior's trainer working on strengthening his right labrum 3-5 days a week. Jones is not going to have surgery at this time.
Well, that's the updated news...and I'm sticking to it!!
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A few thoughts....
* Jones is with Prior's trainer in San Diego?
That is so comforting.
* A 2 year deal for towel boy? Hendry and Rothschild can take the same Taxi to the airport together when they are shown the door if this mess isn't cleaned up by then.
* Prior is questionable for Spring training?
He is no longer our number 5 starter. Actually, they should make him earn a spot on the roster.
I agree. If he has to go down to AAA to get back to old form, Fine with me. He is younger than Hill, so we can give him a year to go down there and figure things out.
Jason Marquis, I don't think so. I live down here in St. Louis (temperarly). He had a awful season. His numbers are inflated because he plays on the cardinals. That would be a bad move. We should go after Ted Lily on the Blue Jays. He is a free agent and can eat up innings like Matt clement. I am no so sure about going after Schmit. To much money and is a risk. Same with Zito. The cubs have scouts that hopefully have looked into all avaible starters. I think the trade market is were we will find guys to fill our rotation. You usually never get what you paid for with a free-agent. There are exceptions. Usually its the guys that come in trades that make an impact.
Jim:
Your right about Lilly. I just think that if they can get Schmidt the odds of them landing another
top tier pitcher (For this free agent year) would really force them to break the bank. I only mentioned Marquis because Hendry usually goes after
someones discard each offseason. Marquis will probably come cheap and Hendry said that he would like to have 8 starters going into spring training.
Imagine that Prior, maybe not being ready for Spring Training. What a surprise! I agree Get Lilly, and maybe Schmidt, and one good bat.
I have to admit that I'm surprised about Prior...Normally the Cubs pretend he is fine until Spring Training hits, then he comes down with some unidentified stomach flu for 2 months, followed by a "freak" arm injury after he is already penciled into the lineup..