can't get over it

rick morrissey is just like me. he can't seem to get over mark prior.

his column today rings amazingly poignant. we've all heard the story multiple times. mark prior was 5 outs away from the cubs going to the world series for the first time in my lifetime, plus a few decades. mark prior was 22 on opening day, but the ace of the pitching staff. mark prior's delivery, every time he threw the ball, was awe-inspiring and beautiful.

mark prior is injured, and has been since 2006. he hasn't pitched a real major league start in almost 2 years.

prior has ceased to be a prospect, a player, and even a human. he's the ghost of 2003, haunting fans and sports writers alike. he will remain a ghost until he stops being injured and can come back and throw.

i still can't get over it. maybe i never will.