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LAS VEGAS --- If Kerry Wood passes a physical today or Thursday in Cleveland, he'll be the Indians closer.
The Indians have made Wood a two-year offer worth close to $20 million. The deal, contingent on Wood getting a clean bill of health, could include an option for a third year.
Wood made $4.2 million last year.
Indians GM Mark Shapiro would not comment when asked if Wood was Cleveland-bound for a physical, but did say, "We have obviously made progress, but it's not a done deal at this point."
Wood, who saved 34 games last season for the Cubs, was also being pursued by the Tigers. A source said the Tigers were told Tuesday night that Wood was going to the Indians. The Indians met with Pat Rooney, Wood's agent, several times Monday and Tuesday at the meetings.
Wood has undergone Tommy John surgery on his right elbow. He's also had a torn triceps muscle and torn rotator cuff.
The Indians' new spring training facility in Goodyear, Ariz., seemingly played a part in attracting Wood. He makes his offseason home in Arizona. The Tigers and Mets, who talked to Wood before they signed Francisco Rodriguez, train in Florida.
Reportedly Wood told the Mets that they'd have to give him a three-year deal if he was going to train in Florida.
Source Cleveland Plain Dealer ---> Cleveland Indians, Kerry Wood agree on $20 million deal - if he's healthy - Cleveland Indians Major League Baseball News - cleveland.com
The Indians have made Wood a two-year offer worth close to $20 million. The deal, contingent on Wood getting a clean bill of health, could include an option for a third year.
Wood made $4.2 million last year.
Indians GM Mark Shapiro would not comment when asked if Wood was Cleveland-bound for a physical, but did say, "We have obviously made progress, but it's not a done deal at this point."
Wood, who saved 34 games last season for the Cubs, was also being pursued by the Tigers. A source said the Tigers were told Tuesday night that Wood was going to the Indians. The Indians met with Pat Rooney, Wood's agent, several times Monday and Tuesday at the meetings.
Wood has undergone Tommy John surgery on his right elbow. He's also had a torn triceps muscle and torn rotator cuff.
The Indians' new spring training facility in Goodyear, Ariz., seemingly played a part in attracting Wood. He makes his offseason home in Arizona. The Tigers and Mets, who talked to Wood before they signed Francisco Rodriguez, train in Florida.
Reportedly Wood told the Mets that they'd have to give him a three-year deal if he was going to train in Florida.
Source Cleveland Plain Dealer ---> Cleveland Indians, Kerry Wood agree on $20 million deal - if he's healthy - Cleveland Indians Major League Baseball News - cleveland.com
