Mark Prior wasn’t a Yankee very long. More than a decade after drafting him with the 43rd pick in 1998 and failing to sign him, the Yankees inked the right-hander to a minor league contract prior to 2011. He pitched well in Spring Training and was sent to Triple-A for more work, but oblique and groin strains limited him to just eleven appearances. New York let him go after the season.
In a feature for MLB.com, Doug Miller profiled Prior and his quest to get back to the big leagues. Injuries continue to hamper his comeback attempts, but he keeps trying because his three young children all want to see him pitch. It’s a long read but a very good one, perfect for a lazy Sunday morning. Check it out.
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