Wood might not be used as closer just yet

The Zoner posted 8/13/2008 from chicagosports.chicagotribune.com [flag]

Kerry Wood is ready to move back into the closer's role, but he may have to wait one more game before the Cubs give him that opportunity. [link]

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WOOD MAY NOT BE READY TO CLOSE
Published 8/13/2008 by The Zoner at Zoner Sports
Day 33 of the Kerry Wood Blister Injury… From Chicago Sports: Lou Piniella and Larry Rothschild huddled Monday to discuss their plans for Wood, who has pitched only twice since suffering his blister injury July 11. “We’re going to give him one more ‘tightener,’ ” Piniella said. “He didn’t throw too many breaking balls [Sunday]. Kerry basically feels he’s ready, and you know what, he probably is. But I think we give him one more tightener, and then we move him back ...

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