Prior?

[redsrbetter]

Cincinnati's search for arms has the club taking a hard look at Cubs right-hander Mark Prior. Prior, coming off right shoulder surgery, won't be able to pitch before May at the earliest, and perhaps not until August. But he is expected to pitch in 2008, and the Cubs have until Dec. 12 to offer him arbitration. He would be eligible for free agency after the 2008 season, so it is understandable, considering that and his health issues, that the Cubs might entertain offers for him, especially if they can address a need.
The Cubs are looking for a left-handed-hitting outfielder. The Reds have a few players who fit the bill, including Josh Hamilton, a player the Cubs claimed in the Rule 5 Draft before trading him to Cincinnati.

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Josh Hamilton for Prior? Prior may not pitch until August? No thank you. I hope we are not this desperate already.

[missionhockey21]

[redsrbetter]

haha! That defines your sentiments on this man. Lovely!

[missionhockey21]

Let's just hope this is wishful thinking from a bitter Cubs fan upset over losing Hamilton to us.

[redsrbetter]

I am a bit worried about the connection between him and Dusty Baker though...

[love_that_reefer]

I could see Freel in a trade but that would make me puke too. If the Reds are serious about contending in 08, I cannot see them taking a chance on Prior.

[McKain]

What, Dusty didn't ruin him enough in Chicago? What a prick, what's next, trading for Kerry Wood, signing Livan Hernandez, picking up Shawn Estes, and finishing their careers off, too?

[love_that_reefer]

Livan Hernandez? Estes?