Kerry Wood a Closer?????

[Durango53]

The Chicago Tribune reports that GM Jim Hendry denies reports that P Kerry Wood might work as closer next season

http://msn.foxsports.com/story/3147160

[Timberwolf]

That would be really stupid if it happens. Why waste a starter to close? You know you can win when Wood is out there. I doubt that will happen.

[645]

wow, That's a shocker.

[Liter22]

That would be really stupid if it happens. Why waste a starter to close? You know you can win when Wood is out there. I doubt that will happen.

There are a lot of starters who are in the closers role.

[Thedatch]

yeah, but kerry wood is a great starter... starters are far more valuable than closers, i feel anyway...sure they close out games, but starters keep you in the game...without a starter the closer cant do anything

[Timberwolf]

There are a lot of starters who are in the closers role.

Yes, but only when they can't handle the grind of being a starter or if they can't cut it as a starter.

[Baseball Guru]

Does he have some type of injury that would prevent him from working a lot of innings?:notme:

Other than that scenario I cant fathom him being a closer...

[AnotherAlias]

If they can pick up a great free agent starter, I could envision an effective pitcher like Wood as a closer.

Of course, the question is are there any great ones left available for cheap?

[rockin500]

he wont be a closer any time soon. But many experts see it as John smoltz redux.

and james, he does have the arm problems. thats pretty much well known. ;)

[barzilla]

When looking at the importance of starters versus relievers just remember this: which is more valuable, 210 innings or 70 innings?