Piniella backs Wood, Soriano
Published 5/3/2008 by Carrie Muskat at Major League Baseball News
Cubs manager Lou Piniella expressed support for closer Kerry Wood and left fielder Friday, a day after played key roles in a loss to the Brewers.
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