As the Cubs continue to piece together their pitching staff for the 2012 season, the one signing that looked like a sure thing this offseason has yet to happen. Is it a cause for concern?
Recent reports have come out suggesting that the Cubs and Kerry Wood are not close to signing a new deal. The Cubs’ front office has been pretty adamant about the fact that they want Wood back this season, and in the future, but they appear to be having issues agreeing on both years and money.
Wood signing an awfully generous one-year, $1.5 million deal last year, turning down more lucrative offers from teams like the White Sox and Red Sox, which were offering him up to $5 million.
Now Wood wants a deal more near market value. And he said earlier in this offseason that he would either re-sign with the Cubs, or likely retire from baseball.
Yet, rumors are swirling that teams are inquiring on Wood, the main team of which has been the Philadelphia Phillies.
The Phils are looking to add to their ...
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TEAMS: Chicago Cubs, Philadelphia Phillies, Chicago White Sox, Boston Red Sox, Cincinnati Reds
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