Wood scratched due to back spasms

 
Chicago's Kerry Wood missed a one-inning relief appearance Wednesday because of lower back spasms, putting the competition for the Cubs' closer job on hold. The development was "a little bit of a setback, but nothing, nothing serious," manager Lou Piniella said. Wood, a former starter who has suffered shoulder injuries the past few seasons, had the inside track for the job over Bob Howry and Carlos Marmol. [link]

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Back spasms sideline Kerry Wood

Cubs pitcher Kerry Wood has developed back spasms and was scratched from today's pitching assignment. This comes as Wood was declared the team's probable closer. Manager Lou Piniella downplayed the significance of the injury, but Wood was examined by ...
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Kerry Wood missed a one-inning relief appearance because of lower back spasms, putting the competition for the Cubs' closer job on hold.
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The Official Site of The Chicago Cubs: News: Back spasms scratch Wood's outing

MESA, Ariz. -- Cubs pitcher Kerry Wood, who appears to be the front-runner for the closer's job, was scratched from Wednesday's game because of lower back spasms and isn't expected to pitch again until this weekend. Wood, competing with Bob Howry and ...
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Kerry Wood's back spasms raise Cubs closer questions again -- ChicagoSports.com

| 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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