Phillies Have Interest In Kerry Wood

According to ESPN’s Jerry Crasnick, the Phillies have interest in 34 year-old reliever Kerry Wood. Wood, who is a 12-year veteran, has spent most of his career with the Chicago Cubs. Wood has noted that he would like to stay with the Cubs, but the two parties have not been able to agree on anything. Kerry Wood is on the #Phillies radar as a possible late-inning relief option -- if he doesn't re-sign with the #Cubs.— Jerry Crasnick (@jcrasnick) January 8, 2012 The whole idea of Wood coming to Philly may rest on the elbow of Jose Contreras, who had surgery on his throwing elbow back in September.  #Phillies interest in Wood could hinge on the health status of Jose Contreras, who had season-ending elbow surgery in August.— Jerry Crasnick (@jcrasnick) January 8, 2012Wood began his career as a starter, but due to injuries and time lost over the years, he has developed into a reliever. Last season, Wood went 3-5 with a 3.33 ERA and a 1.29 WHIP in just 55 games. In t...