usatoday.com - 2/21/2008
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Kerry Wood, a cult hero in Chicago since his record 20-strikeout game in his 1998 rookie season, is competing to be the Cubs closer. Nine months ago, he was getting ready for a surgery simply so he could throw batting practice to his kids. Today he's back in spring training for his 11th season with the Cubs, their longest-tenured player.
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Flippin' through Thursday's USA TODAY
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... rights to China, USA TODAY columnist Christine Brennan wrote. Upsets at abound at WGC-Accenture Match Play, but Tiger Woods escapes with incredible comeback. Sergio Garcia finds the right putter . Lindsey Vonn, 23, aims for an overall World Cup skiing title . WDA approves of Congress' work with performance-enhancing substances. Rich Hill has turned the San Diego Toreros into a baseball powerhouse . Nearly ready to retire, Cubs pitcher Kerry Wood is ready to be Chicago's closer . The White Sox added players who can get on base ...
Freeform Friday
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... , Jose Ceda is " hoping to stick around the big league team " and does not want to be sent back down to the minors. No Longer a Kid....Just K? The Cubs' elder statesman told the USA Today , " I haven't felt like this in years. " Kerry Wood is in camp and most importantly, healthy. Wood talked with Bob Nightengale about how close he came last season to calling it quits and the success he had in the pen last year. Top Performers of the Winter ...
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Each candidate capable to close —
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Flip a coin. Put their names in a hat. Draw straws. Do rock, paper, scissors. Somehow, the Cubs have to pick a closer. They could let it play out this spring and see how Bob Howry, Kerry Wood and Carlos Marmol do. The trio of contenders threw to ...
