With a top, reliable pitcher needed to return for a anticipated full season, the Cubs decided to sign Mark Prior to a 1-year $3.35 million contract. The organization feels the young gun is well worth the money. To me, I'm really surprised he didn't negogitate for more money. With a decision swaying in the balance with Kerry Wood, it's a smart move for the Cubs to keep Prior satisfied. I know for sure though, he wasn't happy with last season's outcome. His nagging injury and the team's despairing performance down the stretch wasn't a bright spot.
Prior and Zambrano are the future of this team and are both expected to be healthy for the 2006 season. I don't what the Cubs organization has in store in the near future or what strings they will pull at the top, but if they don't retrieve any real offensive threats to fill the outfield positions Cubs fans will be in for another disappointing season. Management must do a better job of gathering ther right talent that mixes well within a group. Otherwise it will much of the same as in years past.
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