Where Have I Heard This Before?

Good news for all you fans of the towel drill, Mark Prior is "healthy" again!

Buster Olney drops some knowledge (emphasis added by yours truly):

Mark Prior, who had a second, less-invasive surgery on his right shoulder earlier this year, is in the midst of a throwing program and should be ready for the start of the 2009 season, said his agent, John Boggs. Prior is expected to file for free agency. "He said he feels good, that his shoulder has never felt better," said Boggs.

Wow.

I love the fact that his agent has the balls to say Mark's shoulder has "never felt better." He better have been winking, rolling his eyes AND nudging Buster in the ribs with his elbow when he said that.

This news will definitely add some intrigue to this year's winter meetings. I mean, how can CC and Peavy know how the free agent market is shaping up until they see what kind of cash McPhail throws at a twice-surgered (trademark pending) pitcher who hasn't pitched since August of 2006?

My guess is the Orioles offer him something in the neighborhood of 12 million over 3 years, but I could be underestimating McPhail's stupidity.

Stay tuned.

PS. Don't even think about it Jim.

Go Rays.