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For Indians, Wood worth the risk

By Keith Law

Sunday, December 14, 2008

Cleveland has taken a risk by signing Kerry Wood to a two-year, $20.5 million contract. But if he stays healthy, the Indians will have acquired the best closer on the market at a discount to the going rate set by Francisco Rodriguez and the Mets. Cleveland's 2008 season turned sour for a number of reasons, and a bad bullpen was one of them. The Indians underperformed in their runs scored and runs allowed totals by four to five wins and were particularly bad in close games, going 43-52 in games ...

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