Kerry Wood's back spasms raise Cubs closer questions again
Published 3/20/2008 at chicagotribune.com - Sports
Kerry Wood 's back spasms will sideline him for at least two more days but shouldn't affect his front-runner status in the three-way race for the closer's spot.
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| Tribune reporter 1:08 AM CDT, March 20, 2008 MESA, Ariz. - Kerry Wood's back spasms will sideline him for at least two more days but shouldn't affect his front-runner status in the three-way race for the closer's spot. Manager Lou Piniella said ...
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