Mark Prior and the Cubs Reunited

Everyone knows how Mark Prior went from future and present phenom to just another injured pitcher with the Chicago Cubs. He had shoulder surgery, was not tendered a contract, signed with San Diego, had another shoulder surgery and was out of baseball as quickly as he got into it. Let’s fast forward. Prior has endured 2 painful shoulder injuries, and 2 long and strenuous rehabs. He has not given up on his dream, and not given up on his goal, and he went from the million dollar bonus baby, to the guy that’s riding long bus trips as an independent league pitcher.  So why would the Cubs want Mark Prior back? Right now, Mark Prior has been throwing in the upper 80′s to low 90′s. That’s extremely encouraging from someone that’s had the shoulder injuries Prior has had. That’s roughly 3-4 mph off of what he was CONSISTENTLY at. Sure- back in the day- he could reach back and find 97, but mostly- he was 92-94 and painting the corners. If right now- he...