The San Diego Padres signed broken down pitcher Mark Prior to a one year, one million dollar contract.

Mark Prior is a 27 year old right handed pitcher coming off a season where he didn't pitch in any regular season game. He's coming from the Cubs who basically gave up on him. And yes, I think the Padres got the hometown discount. 

Still, one million dollars in today's baseball world isn't much to give up for taking a shot at a former ace.

If you want to break down how much they paid for his career, let's look at his statistics:

WINS: He won 42 games. This is $23,809 per game pitched.

STRIKEOUTS: He has 757 strikeouts. $1,321 per strikeout is a bargain, especially if it's in the playoffs.

INNINGS: He's pitched in 657 innings. At $1,522 per inning you're getting a fire sale type price. 

HITS: He's had 41 hits. Oh, don't think Prior doesn't have wood. At a $24,390 per hit you probably should make them count.

In all seriousness the signing of Prior allows the Padres to have a small chance at a very good pitcher. Is Prior damaged goods? We'll see.  

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