The Prior Best Pitcher?

MoonlightGraham · Post by **MoonlightGraham** » Wed Mar 17, 2004 7:09 am

So I hear that Mark Prior's Achilles tendon is hurt? Is that likely to be a lingering injury? I know he threw a little yesterday and it sounds like it went okay, but how far do you think he'll drop? Any chance of him falling, just for the sake of argument, to #8?

Dyv · Post by **Dyv** » Wed Mar 17, 2004 10:43 am

Sure, I'd bet he falls to or past #8 in at least half the leagues.

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nnoy · Post by **nnoy** » Wed Mar 17, 2004 10:50 am

I’d say he falls past 8 in 11 of the 13 leagues (Chicago being the exception.)

viper · Post by **viper** » Wed Mar 17, 2004 10:54 am

will he get to round 2

nnoy · Post by **nnoy** » Wed Mar 17, 2004 10:58 am

A guy with a bad Achilles that could miss a month, I know I’d go Pedro and a hitter if I were picking at the end of the round.

The REAL question is will Randy Johnson fall to the 30 pick?

[ March 17, 2004, 05:09 PM: Message edited by: nnoy ]

Cellar Dwellers · Post by **Cellar Dwellers** » Wed Mar 17, 2004 11:05 am

I'd say Prior will be there in the second round. Pedro should go ahead of him except maybe in Chicago.

nnoy · Post by **nnoy** » Wed Mar 17, 2004 11:09 am

Your take on the Unit?

MoonlightGraham · Post by **MoonlightGraham** » Wed Mar 17, 2004 11:24 am

Yah right! Prior will not there at 8 in more than a handful of leagues unless a piano drops on his arm!!! And I looked for reports about an ACL injury, but that's BS! Let me guess, you have the #9 pick?

But even if that was true, who would you take at #8 then? I don't like Bonds/Manny because they're injury risks, I don't like Beltran because he hit only .283 on the road in '03 (and .257 in '02) and everyone says he's going to get traded out of Kauffman park. Pedro? I love his numbers but he only gets you 190 innings. I'd take Halladay at 13 or 14, but not at 8! 8th pick stinks! I guess I take Prior if I'm lucky or Bonds and pray that his back is ok.

Dyv · Post by **Dyv** » Wed Mar 17, 2004 11:31 am

Originally posted by MoonlightGraham:

Yah right! Prior will not there at 8 in more than a handful of leagues unless a piano drops on his arm!!! And I looked for reports about an ACL injury, but that's BS! Let me guess, you have the #9 pick?

But even if that was true, who would you take at #8 then? I don't like Bonds/Manny because they're injury risks, I don't like Beltran because he hit only .283 on the road in '03 (and .257 in '02) and everyone says he's going to get traded out of Kauffman park. Pedro? I love his numbers but he only gets you 190 innings. I'd take Halladay at 13 or 14, but not at 8! 8th pick stinks! I guess I take Prior if I'm lucky or Bonds and pray that his back is ok. You seem to think we're pulling your leg here - why bother asking the question if you know your own answer already?

I wouldn't take Prior in my top 8, but that's just me... I don't have Chicago blinders on

Dyv

Dyv · Post by **Dyv** » Wed Mar 17, 2004 11:33 am

Btw, I knew a guy who went by Moonlight as a handle and who's first name is Graham. Used to see him in chat rooms years ago. By any chance, are you that Moonlight/Graham? Seems like an odd enough combination of names

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Karch Adonis · Post by **Karch Adonis** » Wed Mar 17, 2004 11:40 am

If Prior's gone, you could probably still get Maddux at 8.

FresnoFanatics · Post by **FresnoFanatics** » Wed Mar 17, 2004 1:19 pm

Dyv,

I am looking forward to meeting u in Vegas and lifting a glass but ummmm Moonlight Graham odd combination in a baseball board? Did u never see Field of Dreams or have u just forgotten I understand u like me are in the older crowd so maybe a presenior moment....or was sarcasm your goal just curious....btw I leave for Vegas on Friday, leave at 84 degrees arrive at 84 ahhhhh gotta love California in a moderate winter...good luck all

I have finished in just about every conceivable position over the past few years including two championships and at least 2 last places so what does that mean for Saturday....NOTHING

Dyv · Post by **Dyv** » Wed Mar 17, 2004 1:25 pm

Originally posted by FresnoFanatics:

Dyv,

I am looking forward to meeting u in Vegas and lifting a glass but ummmm Moonlight Graham odd combination in a baseball board? Did u never see Field of Dreams or have u just forgotten I understand u like me are in the older crowd so maybe a presenior moment....or was sarcasm your goal just curious....btw I leave for Vegas on Friday, leave at 84 degrees arrive at 84 ahhhhh gotta love California in a moderate winter...good luck all

I have finished in just about every conceivable position over the past few years including two championships and at least 2 last places so what does that mean for Saturday....NOTHING I think I may act older than I really am, lol.

I'm only 33, although a bit chubby and balding I could pass for 40 easily

I was so focused on this other Moonlight Graham I know that I didn't even think about Field of Dreams.

My brain is fried, lol - thanks for the reminder.

Beer - yes, defintely lots of beer this weekend.

Well, beer when I'm paying and Captain and Coke when the casino has me on their IV!

Dyv

MoonlightGraham · Post by **MoonlightGraham** » Thu Mar 18, 2004 2:43 am

Nope, there must've been another Moonlight Graham. (Based on a real baseball player who was worked into the WP Kinsella book, "Shoeless Joe," which then became "Field of Dreams") Sorry to doubt your advice; I would just be very very surprised if Prior is there at 8 in more than a couple leagues. If I'm wrong, my bad!