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Kerry Wood - September 2009

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The Tale of Three Overpaid Closers
fangraphs.com — Last off-season K-Rod, Kerry Wood and Brian Fuentes were considered to be the cream of the free... agent crop for closers. Wood signed for $20.5 M with an $11M vesting option if he finishes 55 games for the Tribe next year. Fuentes signed a two-year, ... (more) The Tale of Three Overpaid Closers
Enhanced Box Score: Astros 1, Cubs 4 - September 1, 2009
Enhanced Box Score: Astros 1, Cubs 4 - September 1, 2009
bleachernation.com — The Chicago Cubs continue to do just enough to not, like, actually make the playoffs, but instead... torture us. Great outing by Randy Wells, who becomes the first Cubs rookie to win 10 games (completely meaningless stat) since Kerry Wood. Related posts: Enhanced Box Score: Dodgers 2, Cubs ... (more) Enhanced Box Score: Astros 1, Cubs 4 - September 1, 2009
Olney On Bradley, Jays, Wood
mlbtraderumors.com — ESPN.com's Buster Olney hears that the Rangers probably wouldn't welcome Milton Bradley back. Here's the latest on... the now-suspended outfielder, along with the rest of Olney's rumors: Olney says the Cubs will likely have to eat a huge portion of ... (more) Olney On Bradley, Jays, Wood
Stumbling To The Finish Line
Stumbling To The Finish Line
waitingfornextyear.com — Can it get any worse? No, I’m not talking about the boring Browns; I’m talking about YOUR... Cleveland Indians. You remember them don’t you? Most of you aren’t paying attention. One of my favorite lines in Major League seems to apply to the Tribe these days: Lady: “who ... (more) Stumbling To The Finish Line
Fizzleman No Longer Cares about Winning; Desmond Starts
firejimbowden.blogspot.com — Ian Desmond gets his first start tonight, reports Chico Harlan . Ah, nevermind. Weather.com says tonight's probably... going to be a rain-out. Maybe Fizzleman wrote this line-up card just to get people off his back? Like he wishes he'd have rested Kerry Wood a bit, just to get people off his back ... (more) Fizzleman No Longer Cares about Winning; Desmond Starts
Value Investing
Value Investing
theviewfromthedugout.com — Been a while since the last post at the Dugout. At the time, Boston still had the... edge on the Yankees, Texas still led in the AL West, and the Mets actually had a shot at the playoffs. Also of note, on June 21st, Adam Dunn’s average had fallen from his April .310 to [...] (more) Value Investing
From the Windup: The Greinke All-Stars
From the Windup: The Greinke All-Stars
mlb.fanhouse.com — by Matt Snyder From the Windup is Matt Snyder's weekly look at some aspect of America's pastime... . Zack Greinke has been the best pitcher in the majors this season. That statement wouldn't be disputed by anyone other than people who look only at ... (more) From the Windup: The Greinke All-Stars