Padres release Mark Prior after slow rehab

Aug 4, 8:32 pm EDT

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SAN DIEGO (AP)—The San Diego Padres have released right-hander Mark Prior(notes), whose once-promising career has been interrupted by two shoulder surgeries since April 2007.

Prior had signed a minor league contract with the Padres in January.

General manager Kevin Towers said the Padres didn’t see enough progress with Prior’s rehab to believe he could help the big league club this season.

Prior hasn’t pitched in the big leagues since Aug. 10, 2006, while with the Chicago Cubs.

Updated Aug 4, 8:32 pm EDT
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  1. El gato fresco
    4. Posted by El gato fresco Tue Aug 4 10:16pm EDT

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    If he was a Roidian in CHi-town then he gets what he deserves. Sosa, Prior, Wood- no love in Chi for Roidians. Sorry jeffstorm2, I'm as 'well-educated' as any other life-long fan. Roids have ruined statistics, seasons, and careers.
  2. jeffstorm2
    3. Posted by jeffstorm2 Tue Aug 4 10:04pm EDT

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    What a shame. a very promising career cut sooo short. i wonder if he'll sue Dusty Baker? man, never woulda thought it...but looked bad w/cubbies rehab too. some "well-educated fan" will blame 'roids...
  3. Greenie Meanie
    2. Posted by Greenie Meanie Tue Aug 4 10:04pm EDT

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    Mark Who?
  4. PATS52
    1. Posted by PATS52 Tue Aug 4 8:48pm EDT

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    He can retire at his young age and still had made more $ than most make in a lifetime...I don't feel sorry for him
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