Mark Prior goes on the Disabled List

Do you know when it all went bad for the Cubs? It was the series with the Yankees at Wrigley Field. It was that Saturday. And I was watching on the television. And Kerry Wood was having himself a helluva game.

And I said to myself: "You know. Maybe the Cubs actually have a chance this season."

The words had fallen out of my face about 12 seconds...and then Hee Seop Choi got injured. He collided with Kerry Wood chasing a pop up and he got that nasty concussion that had him out a few weeks.

And Kerry Wood couldn't get a win, to save his life.

And Lenny Harris hasn't had an extra-base hit since the middle of May.

And Shawn Estes is pitching with the old Chicago-style 9 inch wide softball.

And they've gone something like 11-23 since that series. (I don't know the exact record)

And now Mark Prior goes on the disabled list. It's not bad. He'll miss a couple of starts...possibly just one. Still...it's scary to see a guy with his talent get hurt. But then...he's a Cub. I should have no fear at this point.

C'mon. Admit it. It's not that egocentric, is it?