Excess Availability

With the return of Mark "The Franchise" Prior yesterday, the Cubs can now focus on filling their #1 hole in heir offense. And they have a showcased piece of bait to use in trade.

If Sergio Mitre is still on this team by August 1st, it had better be because Jim Hendry made a move and was able to negotiate a lower ceiling prospect.

Mitre is a nice pitcher. He's more valuable to this team in trade than as a reliever / spot starter.