[Vision2020] Mark Prior

[deaconjames at verizon.net]

Visionoids,

Cubs fans have to be very excited. Mark Prior, who is recovering from shoulder problems, worked five pain-free innings and threw 76 pitches for Double-A West Tenn Thursday. Prior allowed three runs on four hits, striking out four and walking two. 

After a rocky first inning, Prior closed the night with four scoreless innings, allowing just a single in the second. He faced just three batters over the minimum during that stretch and topped out on his fastball at 91 mph. 

Prior has not pitched for the Cubs all season, but it looks as if he will soon enough. When he does, the hapless Cubs may have some hap returned to them.

Take care,

D