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chicagotribune.com - 11/11/2008
Pursuing Peavy Alters Cubs' plans to re-sign Dempster
— chicagotribune.com — Ryan Dempster and Kerry Wood were supposed to be the Cubs' priorities going into the off-season, but... the unexpected availability of San Diego's Jake Peavy may have altered the game plan. (more) Pursuing Peavy Alters Cubs' plans to re-sign Dempster

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boston.com - 11/16/2008
Reaching beyond the stars - The Boston Globe
— boston.com — We know the top-tier free agents: Mark Teixeira, Manny Ramírez, CC Sabathia, Derek Lowe, A.J. Burnett, Francisco... Rodriguez, Brian Fuentes, Rafael Furcal. But there are many teams looking to score with players on a lower level, where there may be some ... (more) Reaching beyond the stars - The Boston Globe

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blogs.chicagosports.chicagotribune.com - 11/13/2008
Cubs wave bye to Wood
— blogs.chicagosports.chicagotribune.com — By Paul Sullivan The Kerry Wood era in Chicago began with a bang and ended with a... thud. On a cloudy November afternoon in Chicago, the Cubs quietly cut ties with their free-agent closer, who tied a major-league record with... (more) Cubs wave bye to Wood

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chicagotribune.com - 11/15/2008
Cubs interested in Johnson, a 1-year fix?
— chicagotribune.com — Hendry hedges his bets in case Dempster bolts > One day after severing ties with closer Kerry... Wood, the Cubs began exploring Friday the possibility of signing left-hander Randy ... (more) Cubs interested in Johnson, a 1-year fix?

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Kerrying on without Wood
suntimes.com - 11/14/2008
Kerrying on without Wood
— suntimes.com — The Cubs closed one era as they prepared to open the make-or-break part of their offseason work,... cutting ties with Wrigley Field icon Kerry Wood on the eve of the open free-agency period. (more) Kerrying on without Wood

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blogs.chicagosports.chicagotribune.com - 11/14/2008
Wood wanted to stay
— blogs.chicagosports.chicagotribune.com — Kerry Wood called his departure from the Cubs "bittersweet" on Friday, but said he'd been preparing for... the possibility of leaving through the 2008 season and wasn't surprised by general manager Jim Hendry's decision to go in another direction.  ... (more) Wood wanted to stay

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Indians Focus on a Closer for 2009 and Beyond
baseballreflections.com - 11/18/2008
Indians Focus on a Closer for 2009 and Beyond
— baseballreflections.com — After experiencing a closer by committee position last season, the Indians seem to be attempting to solidify... that spot on their team with a former All Star during the off season. The Indians have surprisingly become one of the teams that are vying for some of the major free agent closers ... (more) Indians Focus on a Closer for 2009 and Beyond

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Looming arbitration may force everybody's hands
msn.foxsports.com - 11/30/2008
Looming arbitration may force everybody's hands
— msn.foxsports.com — With Monday's arbitration deadline looming, Ken Rosenthal says we're set to find out how much the economy... will affect this offseason. Also, the latest update on Jake Peavy and Jack Wilson trade talks. (more) Looming arbitration may force everybody's hands

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Wrigleyville no longer has Wood: An era comes to an end
sports.yahoo.com - 11/14/2008
Wrigleyville no longer has Wood: An era comes to an end
— sports.yahoo.com — When Opening Day '09 rolls around, we're going to need a few games to get used to... the changes. Trevor Hoffman will not be closing games for the Padres. K-Rod won't be performing his game-ending histrionics for the Angels. A fanbase other than ... (more) Wrigleyville no longer has Wood: An era comes to an end

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Brandon Wood released by Dominican winter team - Los Angeles Times
latimes.com - 11/18/2008
Brandon Wood released by Dominican winter team - Los Angeles Times
— latimes.com — The Angels have incumbents at those positions: Erick Aybar at shortstop and Chone Figgins at third base.... Reagins has said that Figgins could be moved to left field or second base, depending on what other moves the Angels might make this winter. Wood, ... (more) Brandon Wood released by Dominican winter team - Los ...

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dugoutcentral.com - 11/26/2008
Things to Be Thankful For
— dugoutcentral.com — WOW a lot of Cardinals praise. Puljols is one of the best players I have ever seen... play but I have heard some things that may contradict Kerry's praise for Puljol's charming personality. (more) Things to Be Thankful For

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Roundup: With Several Bullpen Spots to Fill, Mets Are Making Sure to Explore All Options
nytimes.com - 11/29/2008
Roundup: With Several Bullpen Spots to Fill, Mets Are Making Sure to Explore All Options
— nytimes.com — Junichi Tazawa, the Japanese pitcher whose courtship by major league teams has irritated Japanese baseball officials, is... close to signing with the Boston Red Sox, according to news reports. > (more) Roundup: With Several Bullpen Spots to Fill, Mets Are ...

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theropolitans.com - 11/7/2008
Rumor Rundown: Quieting down
— theropolitans.com — As the GM Meetings come to a close in Dana Point, Calif., the market and buzz will... likely slow down until early December, when the winter meetings kick off in Las Vegas. Here are some of the latest rumors involving the Mets...Derek Lowe, Brian Fuentes, Francisco Rodriguez, Kerry Wood, Aaron ... (more) Rumor Rundown: Quieting down

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chicagobreakingnews.com - 11/13/2008
Cubs, Wood part ways
— chicagobreakingnews.com — Pitcher Kerry Wood and the Cubs will part ways after 14 years with the organization, general manager... Jim Hendry said today. (more) Cubs, Wood part ways

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chicagotribune.com - 11/13/2008
Cubs, Wood part ways
— chicagotribune.com — Jim Hendry's decision to let Kerry Wood leave the Cubs to seek a better deal elsewhere was... made with his head, not his heart. "Honestly, we feel for his own good, and for the good of him and his family, there is going to be a longer and more lucrative ... (more) Cubs, Wood part ways

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I Lost My Wood
rumorsandrants.com - 11/14/2008
I Lost My Wood
— rumorsandrants.com — It was bound to happen. One day you wake up, and out of nowhere, your Wood is... gone. And even though you knew this day would finally arrive, it’s still hard to come to grips when you think of all the good times — and even the ... (more) I Lost My Wood

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Market for Relief Pitchers As Saturated as Lasorda's Arteries
walkoffwalk.com - 11/14/2008
Market for Relief Pitchers As Saturated as Lasorda's Arteries
— walkoffwalk.com — Psst, buddy...need a closer? You're in luck. Ever since Kerry Wood and Trevor Hoffman were voted off... their respective islands, the market for relief pitchers has absolutely exploded. Of all the teams expecting to contend in 2009, I count only ... (more) Market for Relief Pitchers As Saturated as Lasorda's ...

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Kansas Wins Border War
majorleaguejerk.com - 11/29/2008
Kansas Wins Border War
— majorleaguejerk.com — In one of the best games of the season, the Kansas Jayhawks stunned 13th ranked Mizzou to... win the Border War. The game, the most played rivalry in D-1A college football, featured 916 yards of total offense. Todd Reesing threw for 375 yards and 4 TDs, two of which went to backup QB Kerry ... (more) Kansas Wins Border War

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Omar closing in on closers
nydailynews.com - 11/7/2008
Omar closing in on closers
— nydailynews.com — Mets officials expressed interest this week in top free-agent closers Francisco Rodriguez, Brian Fuentes and Kerry Wood.... Fuentes appears the clear-cut target while K-Rod's asking price appears to exceed the sum the Mets would find palatable.  ... (more) Omar closing in on closers

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msn.foxsports.com - 11/13/2008
Sources: Cubs land Gregg in deal with Marlins
— msn.foxsports.com — The Cubs, facing the possible loss of closer Kerry Wood, have acquired right-hander Kevin Gregg from the... Marlins, according to major-league sources. (more) Sources: Cubs land Gregg in deal with Marlins

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