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Indians | Team could deal Wood Sun, 15 Nov 2009 10:07:18 -0800 The Boston Globe's Nick Cafardo reports that the Cleveland Indians are attempting to move CL Kerry Wood, who is expected to make $10.5 million next season and could have an $11 million option vest if he finishes 55 games.
Indians | Wood earns win after blowing save Saturday Sun, 27 Sep 2009 10:14:23 -0700 Cleveland Indians CL Kerry Wood allowed two runs on three hits over one inning Saturday, Sept. 26, against the Baltimore Orioles, according to The Associated Press. He walked one and struck out none. Wood blew his sixth save of the year but was credited with the victory, improving his record to 3-3.
Indians | Wood picks up save Friday Fri, 25 Sep 2009 19:49:45 -0700 The Associated Press reports Cleveland Indians RP Kerry Wood picked up his 20th save in 25 chances Friday, Sept. 25, by pitching a perfect ninth inning.
Indians | Wood nails down save Friday Fri, 04 Sep 2009 19:42:12 -0700 The Associated Press reports Cleveland Indians RP Kerry Wood earned his 18th save in 23 chances Friday, Sept. 4.
Indians | Wood earns save Thursday Thu, 27 Aug 2009 20:27:09 -0700 The Associated Press reports Cleveland Indians RP Kerry Wood earned his 17th save of the season Thursday, Aug. 27.
Indians | Wood earns save Wednesday Wed, 26 Aug 2009 14:36:46 -0700 The Associated Press reports Cleveland Indians RP Kerry Wood earned his 16th save in 21 chances Wednesday, Aug. 26, with a perfect ninth inning.
Indians | Wood earns save Thursday Thu, 06 Aug 2009 12:41:50 -0700 The Associated Press reports Cleveland Indians RP Kerry Wood earned his 15th save in 20 chances Thursday, Aug. 6, with a perfect ninth inning.
Indians | Wood blows save Friday Fri, 31 Jul 2009 21:34:02 -0700 The Associated Press reports Cleveland Indians RP Kerry Wood blew a save by allowing a two-run home run Friday, July 31. He was attempting to slam down his second four-out save of the season.
Indians | Wood earns save Thursday Thu, 23 Jul 2009 13:23:01 -0700 The Associated Press reports Cleveland Indians RP Kerry Wood earned his 13th save in 17 chances Thursday, July 23.
Indians | Would listen to offers for Wood Tue, 21 Jul 2009 08:06:38 -0700 Indians.MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince reports the Cleveland Indians would listen to offers for CL Kerry Wood.
Indians | Wood records save Saturday Sun, 12 Jul 2009 12:48:24 -0700 Cleveland Indians CL Kerry Wood earned his 12th save of the season Saturday, July 11, against the Detroit Tigers, according to The Associated Press. He allowed two runs on one hit over one inning, with one walk and no strikeouts.
Indians | Rested Wood could go more than an inning Fri, 10 Jul 2009 09:23:56 -0700 The Cleveland Plain Dealer's Paul Hoynes reports Cleveland Indians manager Eric Wedge said he'd use CL Kerry Wood again in a four-out save situation if he has plenty of rest. Wood appeared for four outs Thursday, July 9, after resting for four days. "I had no idea I'd never done that," said Wood. "I don't think that's the game plan from here on out, but now we know it's a possibility… As a group we really haven't been throwing the ball at all in the first half. I think we saw today how we're capable of throwing the ball coming out of the pen."
Indians | Wood records save Thursday Thu, 09 Jul 2009 15:20:41 -0700 The Associated Press reports Cleveland Indians RP Kerry Wood recorded four outs for his 11th save of the year Thursday, July 9.
Indians | Dangling Pavano, Wood? Mon, 06 Jul 2009 13:02:22 -0700 Jon Heyman, of SI.com, reports the Cleveland Indians are said to be shopping SP Carl Pavano and RP Kerry Wood.
Indians | Wood earns save Saturday Sun, 05 Jul 2009 11:42:47 -0700 Cleveland Indians CL Kerry Wood earned his 10th save of the season Saturday, July 4, against the Oakland Athletics, according to The Associated Press. In one perfect inning of work, he recorded one strikeout.
Indians | Bullpen nearly blows another one Wed, 24 Jun 2009 06:26:49 -0700 The Associated Press reports Cleveland Indians RP Matt Herges and CL Kerry Wood allowed four runs in the ninth inning before ending the game with a 5-4 victory Tuesday, June 23.
Indians | Wood blows save Saturday Sat, 20 Jun 2009 15:21:54 -0700 Rick Gano, of The Associated Press, reports Cleveland Indians RP Kerry Wood allowed two runs on three hits in one-third of an inning Saturday, June 20, to suffer his third loss of the season and fourth blown save.
Indians | Wood blows save Friday Fri, 19 Jun 2009 18:58:46 -0700 The Associated Press reports Cleveland Indians RP Kerry Wood blew the save against the Chicago Cubs Friday, June 19. It was his third blown save in 11 chances this year.
Indians | Wood makes 300th appearance Thu, 11 Jun 2009 20:09:29 -0700 The Associated Press reports Cleveland Indians RP Kerry Wood made his 300th career outing Thursday, June 11, striking out two in a perfect ninth inning.
Indians | Wood earns save Thursday Thu, 28 May 2009 15:03:51 -0700 The Associated Press reports Cleveland Indians RP Kerry Wood earned his eighth save in 10 chances Thursday, May 28.
Indians | Wood earns save Saturday Sun, 24 May 2009 12:34:45 -0700 Cleveland Indians CL Kerry Wood allowed one hit in one inning of work Saturday, May 23, against the Cincinnati Reds, to earn his seventh save of the year, according to The Associated Press.
Indians | Wood erratic Fri, 22 May 2009 09:25:52 -0700 The Cleveland Plain Dealer's Paul Hoynes reports Cleveland Indians CL Kerry Wood was erratic in the ninth inning Wednesday, May 20. Fourteen of his first 19 pitches were balls as he walked three batters. He eventually settled down and saved the game. A scout said Wood struggles when he can't get his breaking ball over. He was having trouble getting on top of his fastball, and his arm angle was dropping a bit. "Kerry couldn't get his fastball down," said pitching coach Carl Willis. "When he started throwing his breaking ball for strikes, he found his release point and was able to get his fastball down."
Indians | Wood earns save Wednesday Wed, 20 May 2009 21:24:59 -0700 The Associated Press reports Cleveland Indians RP Kerry Wood walked the bases loaded Wednesday, May 20, on his way to his sixth save in eight chances Wednesday, May 20.
Indians | Wood unravels Wed, 20 May 2009 08:22:18 -0700 The Associated Press reports Cleveland Indians CL Kerry Wood blew a three-run lead to lose the game Tuesday, May 19. His ERA is now 8.31.
Indians | Wood earns save Friday Fri, 01 May 2009 20:47:39 -0700 The Associated Press reports Cleveland Indians RP Kerry Wood earned his fifth save in as many chances Friday, May 1.
Indians | Wood continues solid closing effort Mon, 27 Apr 2009 01:27:56 -0700 The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports Cleveland Indians CL Kerry Wood has struck out eight of 15 batters faced in his home appearances. He has 12 strikeouts in 6 1/3 innings overall while recording four saves in four opportunities.
Indians | Wood earns save Thursday Thu, 23 Apr 2009 12:44:19 -0700 The Associated Press reports Cleveland Indians RP Kerry Wood earned his third save in as many chances Thursday, April 23.
Indians | Wood records save Wednesday Wed, 15 Apr 2009 12:34:45 -0700 The Associated Press reports Cleveland Indians RP Kerry Wood picked up his first save of the season against the Kansas City Royals Wednesday, April 15.
Indians | Wood throws perfect inning in debut Wed, 11 Mar 2009 05:53:00 -0700 Indians.MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince reports Cleveland Indians CL Kerry Wood (back) threw a perfect inning in his spring debut Tuesday, March 10.
Indians | Wood to debut Mon, 09 Mar 2009 07:20:42 -0700 The Akron Beacon Journal's Sheldon Ocker reports Cleveland Indians CL Kerry Wood (back) will make his spring debut Tuesday, March 10.
Indians | Wood pitches in simulated game Saturday Sun, 08 Mar 2009 11:32:53 -0700 Cleveland Indians RP Kerry Wood (back) pitched two innings in a simulated game Saturday, March 7, according to The Associated Press. He is still scheduled to make his Cactus League debut Tuesday, March 10.
Indians | Wood throws to live hitters Wednesday Wed, 04 Mar 2009 12:02:18 -0800 The Associated Press reports Cleveland Indians RP Kerry Wood (back) threw to live hitters Wednesday, March 4, and did not report any problems. Wood threw both his fastball and slider during the session. He is scheduled to pitch in his first spring game Tuesday, March 10, against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Indians | Wood throws bullpen Monday Mon, 02 Mar 2009 07:57:29 -0800 ESPN.com reports Cleveland Indians RP Kerry Wood (back) threw 40 pitches in a bullpen session Monday, March 2, and said he felt great.
Indians | Wood has pain-free bullpen session Sun, 01 Mar 2009 08:41:42 -0800 Updating previous reports, Cleveland Indians RP Kerry Wood (back) threw a bullpen session Friday, Feb. 27, without experiencing any problems, according to The Associated Press. However, it is unknown when he will throw again.
Indians | Wood has pain-free bullpen session Sun, 01 Mar 2009 08:39:06 -0800 Updating previous reports, Cleveland Indians RP Kerry Wood (shoulder) threw a bullpen session Friday, Feb. 27, without experiencing any problems, according to The Associated Press. However, it is unknown when he will throw again.
Indians | Wood works out Thursday Thu, 26 Feb 2009 06:53:11 -0800 Anthony Castrovince, of MLB.com, reports Cleveland Indians RP Kerry Wood (back) participated in workouts Thursday, Feb. 26, and is still on schedule for a bullpen session Friday, Feb. 27. Wood's goal is to make two appearances in Spring Training by March 10.
Indians | Wood resting sore back Wed, 25 Feb 2009 15:51:16 -0800 The Associated Press reports Cleveland Indians RP Kerry Wood (back) has not thrown off a mound since last weekend because he is dealing with a sore back. The team will rest him for a few more days and Wood insists that it is not a big problem. He played catch Wednesday, Feb. 25, and is scheduled to throw in the bullpen Friday, Feb. 27. He impressed the team in his very first bullpen session of the spring.
Indians | Lewis isn't upset about Wood's presence Tue, 27 Jan 2009 20:56:48 -0800 Paul Hoynes, of The Cleveland Plain Dealer, is reporting Cleveland Indians RP Jensen Lewis isn't upset about the presence of CL Kerry Wood and what it might do to Lewis's playing time. "I look at it like now we have two closers. If something happens to Kerry, I'd be happy to step in and make sure there's no downfall. Right now he's our guy and we're going to get the ball as many times as we can," Lewis said.
Indians | Wood's option worth $11 million Thu, 18 Dec 2008 08:41:17 -0800 Updating a previous item, Anthony Castrovince, of MLB.com, reports Cleveland Indians CL Kerry Wood's 2011 option is worth $11 million if he finishes 55 games in 2009 or 2010.
Indians | Wood's deal finalized Sun, 14 Dec 2008 14:21:58 -0800 Updating previous items, The Baltimore Sun reports Cleveland Indians CL Kerry Wood's two-year, $20.5 million deal was finalized Saturday, Dec. 13. Wood will earn $10 million in 2009 and $10.5 million in 2010. There is also an option for 2011 that would become guaranteed if Wood finishes 55 games in either of the two upcoming seasons.
Indians | Discussing Wood's medical records Fri, 12 Dec 2008 15:53:13 -0800 The Associated Press reports the Cleveland Indians are discussing CL Kerry Wood's medical records. They have not technically reached a contract agreement with him as of Friday, Dec. 12. Both sides are working toward a two-year deal worth roughly $20 million and an update is expected Saturday, Dec. 13.
Indians | Wood undergoing physical Wed, 10 Dec 2008 16:50:03 -0800 The Associated Press reports Cleveland Indians CL Kerry Wood is taking a physical Wednesday, Dec. 10, on his way to completing a two-year deal worth roughly $20 million. The deal includes an option for 2011.
Indians | Continue to show interest in Putz Wed, 10 Dec 2008 11:42:07 -0800 Anthony Castrovince, of MLB.com, reports the Cleveland Indians continue to show interest in Seattle Mariners CL J.J. Putz until CL Kerry Wood passes his physical with the team and finalizes his deal.
Indians | Wood's deal includes third year Wed, 10 Dec 2008 08:14:37 -0800 Updating a previous report, Anthony Castrovince, of MLB.com, reports the Cleveland Indians deal with CL Kerry Wood is a two-year deal with an option for a third year. Reports indicate that the two-year guarantee could be worth $20 million total.
Indians | Wood agrees Wed, 10 Dec 2008 04:12:59 -0800 Updating previous reports, MLB.com's John Schlegel reports the Cleveland Indians have agreed to a two-year deal with CL Kerry Wood (Cubs).
Indians | Make offer to Wood Tue, 09 Dec 2008 11:21:19 -0800 Updating a previous report, The Associated Press reports the Cleveland Indians have made a two-year contract offer to free-agent CL Kerry Wood (Cubs). The deal is close and Wood would need to pass a physical before it is complete.
Tigers | Not confident in signing Wood Tue, 09 Dec 2008 09:01:25 -0800 Ryan Divish, of The Tacoma News Tribune, reports the Detroit Tigers are not optimistic with their chances of signing free-agent CL Kerry Wood (Cubs), according to MLB.com's Jason Beck.
Indians | Lewis could be moved to setup role Tue, 09 Dec 2008 08:21:50 -0800 Anthony Castrovince, of MLB.com, reports the Cleveland Indians would move CL Jensen Lewis back to a setup role, if they sign free-agent CL Kerry Wood (Cubs).
Indians | Close to deal with Wood Tue, 09 Dec 2008 08:19:03 -0800 Anthony Castrovince, of MLB.com, reports the Cleveland Indians are close to signing free-agent CL Kerry Wood (Cubs) to a two-year deal. The offer could include an option for a third year as well. The team met with Wood's agent, Pat Rooney, at the winter meetings Monday, Dec. 8.
Tigers | Team looking at Wood on a two-year deal Tue, 09 Dec 2008 05:58:52 -0800 The Boston Globe's Nick Cafardo reports the Detroit Tigers are looking at CL Kerry Wood (Cubs) on a two-year deal. |