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12-14-2004, 11:27 AM
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The Bull
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Kerry Wood a Closer?????
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
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12-14-2004, 07:42 PM
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Disgruntled Minnesota Sports Fan
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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.
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12-15-2004, 03:25 AM
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Brewers Nut
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wow, That's a shocker.
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12-15-2004, 07:55 AM
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Originally Posted by 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.
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There are a lot of starters who are in the closers role.
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12-15-2004, 03:16 PM
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new coat
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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
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12-16-2004, 01:53 AM
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Disgruntled Minnesota Sports Fan
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Originally Posted by Liter22
There are a lot of starters who are in the closers role.
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Yes, but only when they can't handle the grind of being a starter or if they can't cut it as a starter.
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12-17-2004, 09:54 PM
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Does he have some type of injury that would prevent him from working a lot of innings? 
Other than that scenario I cant fathom him being a closer...
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12-17-2004, 10:45 PM
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A Ball Player
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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?
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12-19-2004, 07:30 PM
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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. 
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12-19-2004, 11:34 PM
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When looking at the importance of starters versus relievers just remember this: which is more valuable, 210 innings or 70 innings?
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