Prior setback

by FukudomeAtLarge on May 4, 2006 7:27 AM CDT

Wow. If this wasn't the Cubs, I wouldn't believe it.

[quote]Pitching coach Larry Rothschild said Prior is battling food poisoning that he picked up here in Arizona. Rothschild added that Prior will resume his throwing program once he is able, but no one can be certain right now when that might be and how long it will take him to feel at full strength again.[/quote]

I....have no words anymore..

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queue gaius

Seriously though, not all that surprising when it comes to Cubs.

I'd ask what else could go wrong, but I'd be destined to get answer if I did.

That all being said, I remain optimistic about Wood, I'm especially encouraged when Steve Stone believes his mechanics are "tight". Say what you will about Stone, but it's nice to have a person that will speak candidly about the Cubs.

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by jonpyardi on May 4, 2006 7:56 AM CDT reply actions

Ya know...

... this really is getting ridiculous.

Does Prior want to pitch or not? Food poisoning? What's next?

by Al Yellon on May 4, 2006 8:07 AM CDT reply actions

My guess is

Montezuma's revenge

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by Sarah Hope on May 4, 2006 8:11 AM CDT up reply actions

leprosy

n/t

by Perkins on May 4, 2006 8:15 AM CDT up reply actions

Hemorrhoids

n/t

she

by Sarah Hope on May 4, 2006 8:20 AM CDT up reply actions

a collision with Rafeal Furcal

by Romero on May 4, 2006 8:49 AM CDT up reply actions

the common cold

The poster formerly known as CherryPoppinCubbies

by jrm78 on May 4, 2006 9:09 AM CDT up reply actions

Hangnails and other devastating injuries

Guess the Cubbies are running out of excuses for the dynamic duo. Are you kidding me? Food poisoning? They can't do any better than that? Next thing you know, the guys going to get a hangnail and we can just call it a career.

Chicago Cubs fans are ninety percent scar tissue.

by Cubby4life3 on May 4, 2006 9:32 AM CDT up reply actions

el nino...

don't ask me why.

The Cubs better shine 'fore twenty-oh-nine!

by Shawn Domagal-Goldman on May 4, 2006 9:32 AM CDT up reply actions

HAHAH....

"That's Spanish for....THE NINO!"

by Chadnudj on May 4, 2006 11:25 AM CDT up reply actions

Menopause

n/t

"Aw, how could he lose the ball in the sun, he's from Mexico!"--Harry Caray

by cubbiejulie on May 4, 2006 11:02 AM CDT up reply actions

Too young...

maybe he is lactose intolerant.

Long time fan of the Hebrew National

by Kinky Reggae on May 4, 2006 11:03 AM CDT up reply actions

You can suffer

from early menopause. That's what makes it so bad. He might never be able to carry a child!

"Aw, how could he lose the ball in the sun, he's from Mexico!"--Harry Caray

by cubbiejulie on May 4, 2006 11:05 AM CDT up reply actions

Well how did he get pregnant then??

This just makes no sense Julie!

Long time fan of the Hebrew National

by Kinky Reggae on May 4, 2006 11:06 AM CDT up reply actions

Hysterical pregnancy

n/t

"Aw, how could he lose the ball in the sun, he's from Mexico!"--Harry Caray

by cubbiejulie on May 4, 2006 9:23 PM CDT up reply actions

Vaginitis

by ontheuptick on May 4, 2006 3:07 PM CDT up reply actions

Bird Flu

n/t

One day, the dream will come true.

by brianp88 on May 4, 2006 8:23 AM CDT reply actions

SARS

n/t

2006 -- AC036097 -- Eamus Catuli!

by priorpwnz on May 4, 2006 9:06 AM CDT up reply actions

Yeast infection

n/t

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by Sarah Hope on May 4, 2006 8:28 AM CDT reply actions

LOL

Must clean coffee from screen from laughing so much.. too funny... I still think he's going to wake up without his arms one day..

by NorthernLights1972 on May 4, 2006 8:37 AM CDT up reply actions

I hear he's pregnant

Those bastards tried to throw us off the scent of his morning sickness with lies of "food poisoning", but I'm nobody's fool. Gaius told me the truth!

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by Sarah Hope on May 4, 2006 8:42 AM CDT up reply actions

At this point

would it be alright for Bob Knight to put a feminine hygene product in his locker?

"At the end of the day, don't tell me how rough the waters are... just get the ship into port." - Stoney

by BCurt10 on May 4, 2006 9:05 AM CDT up reply actions

Probably just morning sickness...

because I heard it was actually infertility.

Long time fan of the Hebrew National

by Kinky Reggae on May 4, 2006 9:17 AM CDT up reply actions

sad but true

most 14 year old girls learn that if you leave your tampon in too long you can get toxic shock syndrome. someone should tell mark before its too late.

by tomas21 on May 4, 2006 10:00 AM CDT up reply actions

Ok, eww.

Eww eww eww.

Yeast infections are one thing, but ew.

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by Sarah Hope on May 4, 2006 10:03 AM CDT up reply actions

spoken like a man

who's done a rotation in an urban er. :)

by gaius marius on May 4, 2006 10:12 AM CDT up reply actions

more reason to believe

that the rest of the league knew that he was damaged goods, and that is why the Cubs were unable to trade for Tejada. Maybe it really is food poisoning, but this is insane. Maybe he just doesn't want to pitch for the Cubs anymore.

Madog93. There is only one good season of the year -- BASEBALL SEASON!

by madog93 on May 4, 2006 8:55 AM CDT reply actions

I'm not

sensing any positve vibes in all of cubsom today....

by mrcubsfan on May 4, 2006 8:58 AM CDT reply actions

Sorry.

Bad morning all around.

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by Sarah Hope on May 4, 2006 9:01 AM CDT up reply actions

i've noticed

people aren't in the best mood, and 'm not near any other cub fans

its going to be another long afternoon at work without a game on to distract me

by flyball on May 4, 2006 10:19 AM CDT up reply actions

Cubs fans....

are only happy when we can gripe!!

by RB on May 4, 2006 12:46 PM CDT up reply actions

Seriously

this is possibly the most pathetic display of manhood I have ever seen! God how I wish the O's pulledthe trigger on Tejada for Prior! I cannot believe this crap. Now I feel ill...probably food poisoning!

Long time fan of the Hebrew National

by Kinky Reggae on May 4, 2006 9:19 AM CDT reply actions

the offseason

Remember when you and I went back and forth about trying to get Tejada and somehow keep Prior on the team as well. Boy was I wrong. A thousand apologies. Prior is a sissy. At least Kerry Wood came out and threw out of the bull pen last season knowing he would need surgery. In hindsight they should have probably done the surgery sooner, but at least we know that Kerry is not a girly man. How far the Mighty Mark has fallen.
On the bright side, I live in East Peoria and am going to try to go to Sunday's game to see Woody pitch.

Madog93. There is only one good season of the year -- BASEBALL SEASON!

by madog93 on May 4, 2006 9:23 AM CDT up reply actions

no

if we had traded him to baltimore then ewe'd all be crying about tejada's lack of production...oh wait, he's hitting .405 with 8 HRs.
nevermind.

by tomas21 on May 4, 2006 10:05 AM CDT up reply actions

if we

had traded prior for tejada then tejada would have a broken foot, the bubonic plague and dandruff and prior would be 6-0 with a 1.32 ERA

by flyball on May 4, 2006 10:21 AM CDT up reply actions

Hey now woories Maddog

at least your screenname is Priorpwnz! Just kiddin pwnz!

Long time fan of the Hebrew National

by Kinky Reggae on May 4, 2006 11:08 AM CDT up reply actions

Mumps

n/t

by SonnyJ9 on May 4, 2006 9:26 AM CDT reply actions

Well,

I guess that would explain the infertility.

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by Sarah Hope on May 4, 2006 9:26 AM CDT up reply actions

Cut him some slack

If you've ever had food poisoning you know if can be debilitating. If you haven't had it, it's mean, you don't want it. If he's really got a bad case of food poisoning I feel bad for him. The important word in that sentence being "if". Let's continue to hope for the best. What else can we do at this point. Maybe some time off from throwing because of this will ease his mind a little more about his arm.

by pageian on May 4, 2006 9:40 AM CDT reply actions

You're right, you're right

I just really enjoy the thought of a man with a yeast infection... or having to give birth. Haha!

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by Sarah Hope on May 4, 2006 9:42 AM CDT up reply actions

i've known

a man with a yeast infection. Not pretty.

"Aw, how could he lose the ball in the sun, he's from Mexico!"--Harry Caray

by cubbiejulie on May 4, 2006 11:03 AM CDT up reply actions

What is with you girls and the yeast infection?

Maybe it is just irregular cycles causing indefinite PMS.

Long time fan of the Hebrew National

by Kinky Reggae on May 4, 2006 11:04 AM CDT up reply actions

I just SAID

that BOYS GET THEM TOO! Oh, I've seen you guys at Walgreens, trying to load up on Monistat without attracting attention. . .

"Aw, how could he lose the ball in the sun, he's from Mexico!"--Harry Caray

by cubbiejulie on May 5, 2006 11:11 AM CDT up reply actions

Giving birth is a breeze

it's all about the epidural. Yeast infections are way worse.

"Aw, how could he lose the ball in the sun, he's from Mexico!"--Harry Caray

by cubbiejulie on May 5, 2006 11:12 AM CDT up reply actions

Slack? Who's gotten more than Prior

This guy is a "starting pitcher" on a MLB team. Bottom Line he gets paid to pitch and he hasn't done much of that since a certain game back in 03'.

To Bleed or Not to Bleed?

by TheRamZamDLEE on May 4, 2006 9:57 AM CDT up reply actions

True but

pitching is a physical activity. If your body isn't physically right you can't do it correctly. Someone like Prior is probably more in tune with his health than most of us are. If he can't do it, he can't do it. I'm not saying he isn't a girly man, I'm just saying whatever the underlying reasons are, he's not physically able to pitch at his ability level, whether he gets paid to or not.

Maybe it's mental with him like is being speculated about AJ Burnett, but maybe he truly has had a string of bad luck and he really does want to be out there throwing. Since we don't know him personally it's tough to say one way or the other.

by pageian on May 4, 2006 10:35 AM CDT up reply actions

I tell you what...

I have never seen bad luck with such huge calves. The guy seems to be in tip top shape...why is he such a wuss?????

Long time fan of the Hebrew National

by Kinky Reggae on May 4, 2006 10:59 AM CDT up reply actions

He does get paid

to pitch, just like you get paid to do whatever you do.

But if you got hurt and couldn't work, I'm pretty sure you'd want to have compensation for that.

Yesterday we were complaining about athletes thinking they were bigger than the law, today we are acting like they should have superhuman strength?

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by Sarah Hope on May 4, 2006 10:37 AM CDT up reply actions

aflac

Prior needs that insurance so when he gets hurt and misses work it won't hurt to miss work.

Madog93. There is only one good season of the year -- BASEBALL SEASON!

by madog93 on May 4, 2006 10:53 AM CDT up reply actions

What

was that insurance called again??

she

by Sarah Hope on May 4, 2006 10:54 AM CDT up reply actions

and they give you cash

which is as good as money!

Long time fan of the Hebrew National

by Kinky Reggae on May 4, 2006 10:57 AM CDT up reply actions

You don't have it

and that's why you need it.

"Aw, how could he lose the ball in the sun, he's from Mexico!"--Harry Caray

by cubbiejulie on May 4, 2006 11:03 AM CDT up reply actions

In all seriousness

I recall seeing Prior always munching on a candy bar of some sort after his outings. I always wondered if maybe he was a diabetic, that could also explain his reluctance to go under the knife because of the difficulty diabetics have with wound healing.

cubsfan4life

by cubfan4life on May 4, 2006 9:57 AM CDT reply actions

gaius is that you?

that surpasses all previous levels of irresponsible negative speculation. maybe you were just kidding though.

by tomas21 on May 4, 2006 10:03 AM CDT up reply actions

not me

that's a bridge too far, i agree.

by gaius marius on May 4, 2006 10:13 AM CDT up reply actions

This reminds me of

the "Is Prior on steroids?" thread that was brought up the other day. Just because we don't know the whole story doesn't mean we should start with the hypochondria.

--Tim http://fridayafternoonintheuniverse.blogspot.com

by elscorcho0682 on May 4, 2006 10:17 AM CDT up reply actions

With the Cubs....

...organization being as they are, we will never know the whole story.

cubsfan4life

by cubfan4life on May 4, 2006 10:19 AM CDT up reply actions

You are probably right

Not only is he a diabetic, but the Tribune company is too cheap to give him a health insurance program that could get him insulin, so he is forced to self regulate using candy bars the way Ronnie did...

Eamus Ursuli!

by WGNstatic on May 5, 2006 9:29 AM CDT up reply actions

Aw crap!

Now we have to worry about him on the DL because of a tooth ache?!? Man!!

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by Sarah Hope on May 4, 2006 10:04 AM CDT up reply actions

Prior is the bubble boy

AC036198

by gjdow on May 4, 2006 10:06 AM CDT reply actions

LOL

Who has photoshop??

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by Sarah Hope on May 4, 2006 10:07 AM CDT up reply actions

Oh man

If only I weren't at work...we'd have an awesome Prior Bubble Boy photo. This. Very. Minute.

--Tim http://fridayafternoonintheuniverse.blogspot.com

by elscorcho0682 on May 4, 2006 10:18 AM CDT up reply actions

I couldn't resist

Here it is:

http://www.scacchoops.com/images/priorbubble.jpg

http://www.scacchoops.com

by jonpyardi on May 4, 2006 10:48 AM CDT up reply actions

LOL!

But what's the toilet paper for?

by Al Yellon on May 4, 2006 10:50 AM CDT up reply actions

he was using this in lieu of the towel drill

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by jonpyardi on May 4, 2006 11:00 AM CDT up reply actions

because

towels carry bacteria. DUH!

"Aw, how could he lose the ball in the sun, he's from Mexico!"--Harry Caray

by cubbiejulie on May 4, 2006 11:04 AM CDT up reply actions

I got a towel drill I'd like to introduce him to..

Private Pyle (or Prior) anyone?

Long time fan of the Hebrew National

by Kinky Reggae on May 4, 2006 11:05 AM CDT up reply actions

I believe the term is...

..."blanket party." I'm not there yet, but I'm just waiting for the car breaking down, the flood, and the locusts to keep him from pitching.

by Perkins on May 4, 2006 11:09 AM CDT up reply actions

We gotta jump on this ASAP Perkins!

They whipped Private Pyle into shape with a innocent beating...oh wait, he killed himself didn't he? Oh well, a simple blockbuster trade would do.

Long time fan of the Hebrew National

by Kinky Reggae on May 4, 2006 11:11 AM CDT up reply actions

lol

Yeah, we want him to be effective, but without the whole killing himself thing. I wonder how effective shock therapy is...

by Perkins on May 4, 2006 11:39 AM CDT up reply actions

We can attach them to his nipples

and every time he thinks about complaining, give him some friendly voltage. Can't think of the movie off hand, that I borowed this from...anyone?

Long time fan of the Hebrew National

by Kinky Reggae on May 4, 2006 11:58 AM CDT up reply actions

That would be

Saving Silverman.

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by Sarah Hope on May 4, 2006 1:41 PM CDT up reply actions

I know, I know...

I'm d-d-definitely like Rainman. D-definitely like Rainman.

she

by Sarah Hope on May 4, 2006 1:42 PM CDT up reply actions

Well

it's official, I'm changing my name....posting name that is.

2006 -- AC036097 -- Eamus Catuli!

by priorpwnz on May 4, 2006 10:32 AM CDT reply actions

Oh noo!

That is so sad. Don't do it.

Cubbie Blue always sPaRkLes in my eyes.

by sparkles721 on May 4, 2006 4:38 PM CDT up reply actions

too late

n/t

...the artist formerly priorpwnz.

by Faith plus 1 on May 4, 2006 8:26 PM CDT up reply actions

I noticed...

does this mean my big brother is gone? Or are you still my big brother?

Cubbie Blue always sPaRkLes in my eyes.

by sparkles721 on May 4, 2006 8:42 PM CDT up reply actions

oh no

the person behind the keyboard doesn't change...I'm still your big brother.

...the artist formerly priorpwnz.

by Faith plus 1 on May 4, 2006 9:33 PM CDT up reply actions

of course he does

the only thing than keeps me from writing this guy off is that he and Wood both have at least another decade left in their careers. Two years from now holding up that trophy we might be laughing at how shitty of a stretch those guys had to go to before they got to pitch.

by mike bornemann @ Bleed Cubbie Blue on May 4, 2006 10:38 AM CDT reply actions

Why all the name calling?

Prior has proven himself a competitor many times, and food poisoning is a real, but short term problem.

Shoulder injuries are very tricky, especially with pitchers since their control can be set off so easily. It's not like someone being willing to run on a bad leg even if they limp a bit.

Its also important to come back slowly, since overuse quickly leads to inflation that could set the player back by weeks.

by Routine Pop Fly on May 4, 2006 10:47 AM CDT reply actions

I meant "overuse leads to inflamation"

by Routine Pop Fly on May 4, 2006 10:48 AM CDT up reply actions

I liked...

... "overuse leads to inflation" better!

by Al Yellon on May 4, 2006 10:49 AM CDT up reply actions

Are we back

to the hemorrhoids?

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by Sarah Hope on May 4, 2006 10:50 AM CDT up reply actions

Well I gotta say

he gives new meaning to "coming back slowly"! I am officially starting the "Prior's gotta go" bandwagon...I know there are some takers here, c'mon on now people!

ALL ABOARD!!

Long time fan of the Hebrew National

by Kinky Reggae on May 4, 2006 11:01 AM CDT up reply actions

I'm onboard

Now he will get healthy, sign a free agent deal with St. Louis, and win all those CY Youngs that all the experts said he would win.

Being a Cub fan is so painful. One day...

Madog93. There is only one good season of the year -- BASEBALL SEASON!

by madog93 on May 4, 2006 11:22 AM CDT up reply actions

Okay,

we got one! Enough people get on and we can top the White Sox wagon...aw who am I kidding? Not enough people in Chicago to do that!

Long time fan of the Hebrew National

by Kinky Reggae on May 4, 2006 11:57 AM CDT up reply actions

I think this represents a step in the right....

....direction.

At least we're not being told he threw his back out while sneezing.

Besides the obvious - Go Irish.

by PopeFlick on May 4, 2006 10:52 AM CDT reply actions

Not YET, anyway.

n/t

by Al Yellon on May 4, 2006 10:53 AM CDT up reply actions

MIght be

time to Feng Shui Wrigley again.

"Aw, how could he lose the ball in the sun, he's from Mexico!"--Harry Caray

by cubbiejulie on May 4, 2006 11:06 AM CDT reply actions

BEST DIARY EVER

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by FukudomeAtLarge on May 4, 2006 11:13 AM CDT reply actions

It certainly has been cathartic!

n/t!

Long time fan of the Hebrew National

by Kinky Reggae on May 4, 2006 11:15 AM CDT reply actions

This is so much like what...

the Cardinals went through with JD Drew. Superstar talent everyone said he could be an MVP but he never stayed healthy long enough to do anything. I wonder if being such a highly thought of player and having everyone baby you all of your career has anything to do with these guys problems. Maybe they think that every time they feel a twinge or a twist that they have to shut it down when guys like Clemens would just go back out there and battle through it. Maybe not but its worth a thought.

by RB on May 4, 2006 12:56 PM CDT reply actions

I've thought that

I've wondered about that about Prior for a while.
When he was coming up, it was all about his "perfect mechanics".
Maybe he just never really has known the kind of pain major-league pitchers live through on a daily basis. You read any autobiography or interview with a long-time pitcher, and it's a litany of constant, sometimes excruciating pain.
I think Mark may have never really experienced that, with the short college season and not much time in the minors. Maybe he's just feeling the day-to-day aches of a major-leaguer and afraid it's something more than "typical" excruciating pain.

"Respect the game above all else." - Ryne Sandberg, July 31, 2005, Cooperstown, NY

by Tom @ Bleed Cubbie Blue on May 4, 2006 2:00 PM CDT up reply actions

Gotta admit

most entertaining read I've come across in awhile. Thanks for the laughs.

Visit The Cub Reporter!

by RobG @ Bleed Cubbie Blue on May 4, 2006 2:24 PM CDT reply actions

HEY WAIT A MINUTE...

where is this quote from. I havent heard or read anyting about this all day....Someone tell me.

by luv4cubs2 on May 4, 2006 3:34 PM CDT reply actions

I'm still in denial...

I love Prior, and I'm going to stick to that. I know I probably shouldn't be like this. He probably doesn't deserve the amount of support he gets from me, but I can't help it.

The other day I got a brochure from USC, and there was a picture of him throwing a pitch. It made me smile. I hope he comes back. I want to see him strike out 10 and pitch eight innings again.

Cubbie Blue always sPaRkLes in my eyes.

by sparkles721 on May 4, 2006 4:53 PM CDT reply actions

must be

Bird Flu virus because this guy is as "yellow" as a baby chick.

Must be nice to cash your checks Prior. He is nothing more than a paycheck bandit.

by socalbob on May 4, 2006 5:36 PM CDT reply actions

In other Prior news...

... the lawsuit involving him and the Naperville store at which he was supposed to appear two years ago was settled today:

The judge said Prior was NOT rude to fans, but that he'll have to pay $30,000 for things he was supposed to sign but didn't -- money that Prior had apparently offered from the beginning but the store had refused.

Split decision, based on this article.

by Al Yellon on May 4, 2006 8:42 PM CDT reply actions