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It was time to cut the cord.

Kerry is a fan favorite but unfortunately it's the right decision with his history of arm troubles.

Ten million for Wood? I seriously doubt he's going to get 10 million from anyone. He wasn't nearly that good last year.

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Originally posted 08:04 AM ET  12.02 by CardsFan2

Ten million for Wood? I seriously doubt he's going to get 10 million from anyone. He wasn't nearly that good last year.

Mets probably will, they like to sign over the hill guys prone to injury

This is the right decision as far as money, however if it is true he would have signed for less out of the gate then Hendry has made a serious mistake. Wood is finally healthy and had a very good season last year and you can never have enough quality relief pitching. I hope he is still available down the road and can be signed to a deal that makes sense.

Not offe arbitration was a dumb move. Any time you lose an All-Star for not even as much as draft picks, the G.M. dropped the ball. I am a huge supporter of Jim Hendry and everything thing he has done with the team, even the debatable Pierre trade in the '05-06 off-season. By not offering arbitration, we lose picks... and the Cubs farm systen needs to be replenished, especially in the event of a Peavy trade. The move (and freed up salary) gives the team no guarantee whatsoever that they will get the LH hitter they need or be able to swing the Peavy deal. It seems like a huge, and largely unnecessary, gamble on the part of the organization.

The Tigers might pick him up. They like to pay large salaries for decent players. They could also use a closer...as well as the rest of the bullpen...as well as a starting rotaion...
I would have liked to see Wood stay with the Cubs, though.

This has been a long time coming

It's time that Wood steps up to the big time and joins Pavano and Hampton as Multi Year large contract catastrophes.....

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Originally posted 08:44 AM ET  12.02 by Cubsfanil

Mets probably will, they like to sign over the hill guys prone to injury

I think the Mets will end up signing Fuentes

That picture of Kerry Wood reminds me of a Young Sir Robin...circa 1978

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Originally posted 11:21 AM ET  12.02 by TenRingsSTL

I think the Mets will end up signing Fuentes

I agree, left handed and will probably lst longer the K-Rod, the way he throws in that jerky motion would scare me and if he screws up the NY media will eat him alive if he gets the money he is looking for.

another Fox headline...

Reds' Dusty Baker wants to manage Kerry Wood again

Wood will for sure be on the DL, Baker screwed Woods arm up the first time, why not go ahead and end his career now

I have a sneaky suspicion the Ranegrs will try to sign him for a 3 year $25 million deal or something like that. Hometown boy, teams needs a closer and to sell tickets. Nolan Ryan is a big fan too.

MINDBODYSPIRIT is right. If you don't offer, you lose the the picks. It sounds like Jim Hendry needs to brush up on the Billy Beane Playbook

Actually he had a great year for the Cubs! He's throwing 96 on the gun and I'm sure they were afraid he'd accept arbitration. He'll get at least 8 mill there and obviously they didn't want to take that chance.

R.I.P. Kerry

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After all the Cubs did for him he should pitch for free.

kerry has always been a team first guy and his injuries have been legit and severe. i'll miss him. he's an all time great cub--not so much for his pitching success as for his heart and soul and guts. i have to admit i kind of wish they were keeping him, even though from a business perspective it makes no sense.

kerry has done a good job for the cubs but asking for 10 million is a little too much considering his injuries

Kerry Woods not on the Cubs ...Whoa! I don't think so ...that would a big mistake for them..I'm sure Woods will take a pay-cut...if not, ANY team would be glad to take Woods