Sunday, March 28, 2004


Off the Mark: Prior still hurting
MESA, Ariz. -- Mark Prior won't be ready Opening Day and the Chicago Cubs' right-hander is doubtful for the first homestand as well. Prior got a second opinion Saturday on his right Achilles and was given the same diagnosis: It's inflammed, it's sore, and it's going to take time to heal.

Bummer. Really glad we picked up Maddux now.