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No arbitration offer for Wood | cubs.com: News
CHICAGO -- The Cubs declined to offer arbitration Monday to all of its free agents, including pitchers Kerry Wood and Bob Howry. Teams had to decide by 10:59 p.m. CT Monday whether to offer arbitration to their six-year free agents. By doing so, a team guarantees itself two Draft picks for any ...
Indians close to deal with closer Wood
Indians close to deal with closer Wood
mlb.mlb.com — The Indians appear to be close to signing closer Kerry Wood to a two-year contract, MLB.com has... learned. The offer to Wood might include an option for a third year, though that could not immediately be confirmed. But a source said the deal is gaining momentum and could be completed ... (more) Indians close to deal with closer Wood
Baker wants to manage Wood again
chicagotribune.com — Kerry Wood answered the call from the bullpen last season for the Cubs, reinventing himself as a... capable closer with 34 saves. (more) Baker wants to manage Wood again
A Few Words About FanPosts And FanShots
bleedcubbieblue.com — Since it's a slow holiday week, I thought I'd post a few things about FanPosts and FanShots,... what the difference is, and what's suitable for each. There seems to be a bit of confusion -- one reader here posted that he thought "FanShots" was for ... (more) A Few Words About FanPosts And FanShots
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Bye Kerry, Part II...
Cubbie Nation - Notes from the Front Office — Kerry Wood(Cubbie Nation/File) Filed:December 2nd, 2008 Well, I guess now we can move on. Arbitration passed last night at 11:00 PM, and with it any hope of Kerry Wood remaining a Cub in 2009. The club refused arbitration to all of of their free agents, including Kerry, who now faces an extremely uncertain future, ...

The Cub Can Of Worms: LaTroy Hawkins
Bleed Cubbie Blue — ... With the great majority of Cubs fans puzzled and/or angry that Kerry Wood wasn't offered arbitration yesterday, I figured it was time to open the Can and let ...

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Cubs don't offer Wood arbitration
suntimes.com 12/2/2008 — The Cubs on Monday declined to offer salary arbitration to free-agent closer Kerry Wood, avoiding the possibility that Wood might return for the 2009 season by accepting an offer.
Cubs likely to offer Wood arbitration | cubs.com: News
chicago.cubs.mlb.com 12/1/2008 — CHICAGO -- The Cubs were expected to offer free agent Kerry Wood arbitration on Monday, but they may not do so for their other free agents such as Jim Edmonds, Daryle Ward and Bob Howry. Teams must decide by 10:59 p.m. CT on Monday whether to offer ...
So What Just Happened Here?
wrigleyville23.com 12/2/2008 — As a fan with an emotional interest in the Chicago Cubs, the handling of Kerry Wood is hard to take: The team announces last month they are parting ways with the most popular player on the team. Everyone is disappointed, but some of us make peace with ...
Wood thanks fans in Chicago papers | MLB.com: News
mlb.mlb.com 1/19/2009 — CHICAGO -- Kerry Wood said thank you to Cubs fans and bid farewell on Sunday in full page advertisements in two Chicago newspapers. Wood spent his entire career with the Cubs since he was a first-round pick in the 1995 Draft but left via free agency ...
So long, Kerry.
desipio.com 11/21/2008 — This is not the way the Kerry Wood era was supposed to end. It wasn’t supposed to end on the eve of free agency with a trade of a rotund prospect to the Marlins for a mediocre closer, signifying the Cubs desire to have somebody else pay ...
Cleveland Indians set to sign closer Kerry Wood
mvn.com 12/10/2008 — Check out the Tribe Report for daily updates on the possible Kerry Wood signing, a nd our new FACEBOOK page ! Several sources are reporting the the Cleveland Indians are closing in on signing former Chicago Cub starter and closer Kerry Wood to a two-year deal with an option for a third ...
Indians close to deal with closer Wood | indians.com: News
mlb.mlb.com 12/9/2008 — LAS VEGAS -- The Indians are close to signing closer Kerry Wood to a two-year contract, MLB.com has learned. The offer to Wood might include an option for a third year, though that could not immediately be confirmed. But a source said the deal is ...
Hot Stove Analysis: Kerry Wood (Cleveland Indians)
drivelinemechanics.com 12/14/2008 — Kerry Wood #34 / Pitcher / Chicago Cubs Height: 6-5 Weight: 210 Bats: R Throws: R Born: Jun 16, 1977 Kerry Wood will be forever linked to Mark Prior in the department of "Oh, what could have been" for the Chicago Cubs. ...
Tigers, Mets Interested In Wood?
mlbtraderumors.com 12/5/2008 — According to Chris De Luca of the Chicago Sun-Times , the Tigers and Mets have shown the most interest in free agent closer Kerry Wood .  He expects Wood to sign a two-year deal with a third-year vesting option.  De Luca also notes that ...
The New Cleveland Closer
fangraphs.com 12/10/2008 — Francisco Rodriguez inked a three-year deal (with a fourth year option) with the Mets earlier today, but he is not the only closer that will wear a new uniform in 2009. Kerry Wood , who will likely forever be linked to the Cubs, reportedly signed a ...
Peavy deal won't be easy for CubsMajor League Baseball News 12/1/2008
According to sources, the Cubs' chances of acquiring Padres ace Jake Peavy aren't dead, but Chicago will likely have to shed a big contract and maybe even get a third team involved to get a deal done.
A Good Signing For The Cubs: Mike Hampton Back To HoustonBleacher Report - MLB 12/1/2008
On Monday, December 1, injury prone lefty Mike Hampton agreed to a one-year deal with the Houston Astros worth $2 million plus incentives, rejoining the only rotation in which he has been successful and healthy in his 14-year career. Cubs fans, ...
At least three offers made for CubsMajor League Baseball News 12/1/2008
In the latest round of bidding for the Cubs, who are being sold by the Tribune Co., at three offers came in for the historic franchise.
Tribune Co. receives updated bids for CubsLatest Sporting News Articles for MLB 12/1/2008
The Chicago Cubs have received at least two updated bids for the team, Wrigley Field and a stake in ...
At least three groups submit bids for Cubs: sourcesBoston.com -- Baseball News 12/1/2008
At least three groups submitted offers on Monday to Tribune Co in the latest round of bidding for the Chicago Cubs baseball team, two sources familiar with the process said on Monday.