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Tue Dec 02, 2008 8:28 am EST

Reds' Baker will meet with Kerry Wood

By Joe Zedalis

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The Chicago Tribune had a nugget late Monday with Cincinnati Reds manager Dusty Baker expressing interest in talking to free agent reliever Kerry Wood, whom he previously managed with the Cubs.

"We have a closer already in [ Francisco] Cordero, who we have under contract for a few more years," Baker told the newspaper. "But somebody can use Kerry Wood. I am going to call him. I like Kerry Wood as a person, not just as a ballplayer, but as a person. I will give him a call and see what's up."

If Wood were to come aboard, the Reds would have one of the more expensive bullpens in baseball. Cordero has three years remaining on his contract worth a guaranteed $36 million. Wood, who saved 34 games for the Cubs last season, is believed to be seeking a three or four year deal.

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  1. Evil Empire
    1. Posted by Evil Empire Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:52 pm EDT

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    I like Kerry Wood, he can be very useful if he's healthy
  2. Daniel V
    2. Posted by Daniel V Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:52 pm EDT

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    If he's willing to be a setup man, it would be a great move for the Reds, but I think he will hold out for a team that wants him as a closer.
  3. Stephen C
    3. Posted by Stephen C Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:43 pm EDT

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    wood...weathers...rhodes...the reds are looking to feast on old leftovers ....again? what next...an offer to bako or dye or shudder....bring back griffey? hell, who needs oldtimer games when you've got the reds and the way they think (?) and spend.
  4. davfied
    4. Posted by davfied Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:37 pm EDT

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    When healthy he is better than most.
  5. JT
    5. Posted by JT Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:57 pm EDT

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    Baker is the one that destroyed the kid. Stay away Kerry...
  6. Radiowave
    6. Posted by Radiowave Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:26 pm EDT

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    The Reds sign "persons" not ballplayers, that's why they always finish right ahead of Pittsburgh.
  7. Stephen C
    7. Posted by Stephen C Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:43 pm EDT

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    wood...weathers...rhodes...the reds are looking to feast on old leftovers ....again? what next...an offer to bako or dye or shudder....bring back griffey? hell, who needs oldtimer games when you've got the reds and the way they think (?) and spend.
  8. blue crew
    8. Posted by blue crew Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:11 pm EDT

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    I agree with JT........Dusty destroyed Harang.....and he mismanaged Howry, Eyre, and Prior when he was with the cubs. Woody would be suited to stay away from the Reds and Dusty
  9. Bryan F
    9. Posted by Bryan F Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:22 pm EDT

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    Kerry Wood needs to stay away from the Dr. Kevorkian of pitchers.
  10. Bob M
    10. Posted by Bob M Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:10 pm EDT

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    Dusty Baker ruins every pitching staff he manages. Look at the SF Giants.
    The only reason he has a job is because he is black.
  11. uoiharpo
    11. Posted by uoiharpo Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:28 pm EDT

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    As much as I dislike Dusty Baker, he was not the manager of the Cubs when Kerry Woods first hurt his arm. That said, Woods needs to stay away from him anyway and go to a team with a chance to win which is not the Reds. Woods always gave it his best and never sat out with mystery injuries and he deserves better than Dusty and the Reds!
  12. darryl m
    12. Posted by darryl m Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:07 pm EDT

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    bob you are a dumb a&& racist
  13. Mark
    13. Posted by Mark Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:47 pm EDT

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    JT!!For once thus far, we agree!!Baker did destroy Kerry, by keeping him in games way too long back in the day.It would behoove Kerry and the Cubs, for him to resign with the Cubs.The fans, we LOVE Kerry and Kerry loves us Cubbie fans.Going to Cin city is a stab in the back IF he went there, period.
  14. don8ts2work
    14. Posted by don8ts2work Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:46 pm EDT

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    The fact that Dusty is employed has nothing to do with the fact that he is black. It's all about the tooth-picks!
  15. Mark
    15. Posted by Mark Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:47 pm EDT

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    I would have to say, Baker DOES suck as a manager...always has.ONLY reason he ever got close to winning it all, was 2 words.....BARRY BONDS.
  16. scott
    16. Posted by scott Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:32 pm EDT

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    I think Dusty should turn over all pitching decisions to his pitching coach. With Wood's medical history, no one is giving him 3 or 4 years.
  17. Five_outs
    17. Posted by Five_outs Thu Sep 03, 2009 2:54 pm EDT

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    Ah yes... The all time strikout leader in simulated games, the 77 game winner getting back together with Dummy manager #1. Makes me think back to the 2003 NL Championship series. Brings a big smile. Go SOX
  18. partyniteall
    18. Posted by partyniteall Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:59 pm EDT

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    Go cubs !!!!!!!!!!!!
  19. BleedCubbieBlue
    19. Posted by BleedCubbieBlue Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:15 pm EDT

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    Kerry won't go to the Reds. Look for him to wind up in Milwaukee. They have no bullpen and Kerry lives just south of the Wisconsin border...about a 45 minute drive from Miller Park. 3 years for $13M will get him.
  20. davfied
    20. Posted by davfied Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:37 pm EDT

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    Hey Scott,
    I hope something breaks today.
  21. Mike
    21. Posted by Mike Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:13 pm EDT

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    doesnt matter they still suck
  22. Mike C
    22. Posted by Mike C Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:19 pm EDT

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    they don't need him they have Jared Burton!
  23. Darryl Strawberry
    23. Posted by Darryl Strawberry Thu Sep 03, 2009 6:56 pm EDT

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    based on dusty baker's style and past record with players he likes, I say he makes kerry wood back into a starter, which might be a bad move considering all of his problems.
  24. scooterb
    24. Posted by scooterb Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:08 pm EDT

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    Kerry Wood will sign with the Texas Rangers, 3-4 years @ around $8 mill per. He'll be going home, and play for GM Nolan Ryan. He could play for another 6 to 8 years or so, with 'The Ryan Express' showing the way.

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