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Floyd To Tampa; Prior To Who-Knows-Where
A Hundred Next Years — ... have joined them, but also because, as the Yankees have proven now seven seasons in a row, spending the most money doesn't guarantee you'll be hoisting the big trophy at the end of the World Series. Where I do think the free-spending teams enjoy a distinct advantage, however, is in a case like Prior's, where a big-budget organization can afford to gamble, hope to hit the jackpot, and not be any worse off if the player turns out to be a bust. According to mlbtraderumors.com, the Astros and Cardinals might also be in the mix for Prior.

Prior a worthwhile risk for someone
Valentine's Views — All you need to know about how desperate big league teams are for starting pitching is that there seems to be a bidding war developing for Mark Prior. That would be the same Mark Prior who was recently discarded by the Chicago Cubs. The same Mark Prior who did not pitch in the majors last season. The same Mark Prior who went 1-6 with a 7.21 ERA in 2006. That Mark Prior is drawing interest from the Yankees and Mets, has an offer from the Astros and has drawn interest from the Mariners, Rangers, Cardinals, Phillies, Astros, Nationals, Reds, and Indians. Of course, this is the same Mark ...

The Morning Tailgate
STLSportsMag — ... and other Cardinals topics.  [MLB.com] MLB Trade Rumors is mongering the possibility that Mark Prior could end up in St. Louis as a Cardinal.  [MLB Trade Rumors]  Much like the Biggest Loser, the free agent crop in baseball is ...