I'm pleased to see that Prior has signed a minor league contract with the Texas Rangers after striking out 22 batters in 11 innings for the Orange County Flyers in the independent Golden Baseball League.
Mark Prior hasn't pitched in the majors since 2006 and is a few days from his 30th birthday.
He will join AAA Oklahoma City who won the American Southern division of the PCL. Prior may have an opportunity to pitch in the playoffs. The American Southern division winner will play Oklahoma City and right now it appears to be the Iowa Cubs managed by Hall of Famer and perhaps next seasons skipper of the Chicago Cubs- Ryne Sandberg.
He's no longer a starter and pitched in one inning stints for the Flyers. Prior could be on Texas' roster before the end of the month, but wouldn't be eligible for the major league playoffs unless he replaced another pitcher due to injury.
I wish Mark Prior well. I always enjoy a comeback story...
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