Prior Won't Pitch for Cubs Until Early May

The Columbian › March 31, 2004

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Mark Prior probably won't pitch until May because of inflammation in his right Achilles' tendon and a stiff elbow.

"I'd say May 1 or the first week of May is optimistic," Chicago Cubs general manager Jim Hendry said Tuesday. "He's a guy that I don't think needs more than three or four weeks to get ready."

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Prior Won't Pitch for Cubs Until Early May

The Cubs were hoping for a good outing Tuesday from Sergio Mitre, who will replace Prior in the starting rotation.

But Chicago gave up 19 hits in a 16-4 loss to the Seattle Mariners. Mitre allowed eight hits and five runs in four innings.

Moises Alou hit an inside...

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