Mark Prior

[Ruben Douglas]

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=3129805

[Ruben Douglas]

I think the real question comes down to this.

If the Cubs in fact do trade Prior, what middle infielder are they going to get in return?

[SportsWorld]

Target for Prior is 2-year contract
http://chicagosports.chicagotribune.com ... -headlines

Now that Kerry Wood is in the fold for 2008, can Mark Prior be far behind?

Prior is arbitration-eligible for '08 and heads into his free-agent season rehabbing from shoulder surgery in April. The Cubs hope he's back by late April or mid-May but have learned the hard way not to put any expectations on Prior's health.

They hope to sign Prior to a two-year deal with incentives rather than let him play out the string with the Cubs and sign elsewhere in 2009. They may decide to trade or non-tender the right-hander if he doesn't agree to a deal in the next month.

Wood said he spoke to Prior after the season and is hoping to see him back with the Cubs.

[treyZz]

There is no way they trade Prior.. There's really no point.. His value is at an all time low & theres a small chance he can be healthy and good again this year.

[Howling Mad]

I echo the thoughts of treyZz. It'd be a smart move for both Prior and the cubs to sign him to a two year contract.

The first year for a full rehab and conditioning and the second year for evaluation.