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fangraphs.com - 12/10/2008
The New Cleveland Closer
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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 two-year deal with the Indians. The deal ...
chicagotribune.com - 12/10/2008
Former Cubs pitcher Kerry Wood agrees to deal with Cleveland Indians -
— chicagotribune.com — LAS VEGAS — With two teams to pick from in the American League Central, Kerry Wood appears... to have rejected overtures from Detroit to take a deal with Cleveland. Wood's decision to sign with the Indians followed closely Francisco Rodriguez's ... (more) Former Cubs pitcher Kerry Wood agrees to deal with ...

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Indians close to deal with closer Wood | indians.com: News
mlb.mlb.com - 12/9/2008
Indians close to deal with closer Wood | indians.com: News
— mlb.mlb.com — 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 ... (more) Indians close to deal with closer Wood | indians.com: News

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fangraphs.com - 12/10/2008
K-Rod signs with Mets
— fangraphs.com — Last week, we talked about how the market for relief pitchers appeared to be crashing. Today, Francisco... Rodriguez and Kerry Wood became the latest to feel the contraction in bullpen spending. K-Rod is signing a contract with the Mets that will ... (more) K-Rod signs with Mets

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South Side Sox — ... Fangraphs on Kerry Wood - Mostly reiterates the quick and dirty comments I made yesterday.  His conclusion is probably overblown, but the general idea that closers aren't the best way to spend money seems spot on to me.  Though they aren't as bad as ...

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baseballreflections.com 12/16/2008 — Image by Getty Images via Daylife The Tribe filled their most dyer need on Saturday when they came to terms with closer Kerry Wood on a two year deal for $20.5 million. There is also an $11 million option for a third year in 2011 if Wood can save 55 games in either of his ...
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cleveland.indians.mlb.com 12/13/2008 — CLEVELAND -- In a deep closer's market, the Indians put Kerry Wood at the top of their wish list -- ahead of Francisco Rodriguez, Brian Fuentes and a host of others. What the Tribe saw in Wood was a player who not only fit their need for a ...
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Lewis doesn't mind passing the torch — Major League Baseball News 12/10/2008
Jensen Lewis has no qualms about losing his closer's job to a guy like Kerry Wood, even if it leaves Lewis back in a setup role for the Indians.
Its Good To Be Wood! Kerry Wood signed — Bleacher Report - MLB 12/10/2008
The Cleveland Indians witnessed K-Rod sign a multi-year deal with Mets late Tuesday afternoon, and knew now that with the top closer in baseball signed so quick, they had to make a move. GM Mark Shapiro and Assistant GM Chris Antonetti looked ...
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