Prior back, Choi gets another start, Palmerio still being hunted

Mark Prior returned last night and pitched a great game. He was on a strict pitch count and managed to get 6 innings on 80 pitches as he shutout the Padres.
But the Cub Curse was alive and well as Ramirez and Choi misplayed balls late in the game that nearly handed the game back to San Diego. I think the curse was just having a little fun at our expense. You know because in Cub land nothing comes easy and nothing is routine.

Baker plans to start Choi at first today after he started him there Tuesday to begin the Padres series. Karros hasn't fared well against right-handers Brian Lawrence and Adam Eaton, which has caused Baker to see if Choi can sustain the hitting turnaround he had last weekend against the Diamondbacks.

Thats good news to hear. Maybe Baker is also realizing that in a right hand dominated lineup, playing Choi is actually a good thing due that he is lefthanded.
Plus its so much more fun to root and watch Choi play than Karros.

The Sun-Times' Mike Kiley reports that the Cubs are still interested in Rafael Palmeiro. Although he has cleared waivers, Palmeiro would still have to waive his no-trade clause before a deal could be completed.

The Fred McGriff saga goes on. Does he or doesnt he? Be smart Palmerio just say no. We neither need nor want you. Yes yes thats Hee Seop Choi quickly disappearing from the rear view mirror in Hendry's mind. Prospects? We dont need to develop stinkin prospects!

And on a final note Hendry is out dumpster diving again as he is looking at Ronnie Belliard, Eric Young, Tony Womack, and Marlon Anderson to fill in at 2nd base with the injury to Mark Grudzielank. As long as Bobby Hill isnt dead, he should be the replacement. No if, ands, or old crusty veterans.