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SAN FRANCISCO, CA - AUGUST 30: Kerry Wood #34 of the Chicago Cubs pitches against the San Francisco Giants in the eighth inning during an MLB baseball game at AT&T Park on August 30, 2011 in San Francisco, California. The Cubs won the game 5-2. View Photo »
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In this Aug. 16, 2011, photo, Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Kerry Wood follows through on a delivery to the Houston Astros during a baseball game in Houston. Wood's first season back with the Cubs is over. Wood is done for the year, he said Monday, Sept.... View Photo »
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HOUSTON, TX - AUGUST 15: Pitcher Kerry Wood #34 of the Chicago Cubs delivers a pitch to the Houston Astros in the ninth inning of their 4-3 victory on August 15, 2011 at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas. View Photo »
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Chicago Cubs closer Kerry Wood, left, celebrates with catcher Geovany Soto, right, after striking out Houston Astros' Humberto Qunitero to end a baseball game, Monday, Aug. 15, 2011, in Houston. The Cubs beat the Astros 4-3. View Photo »
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Pittsburgh Pirates' Derrek Lee (25) is greeted by Ryan Ludwick as he returns to the dugout after hitting a two-run home run off Chicago Cubs pitcher Kerry Wood in the eighth inning of a baseball game in Pittsburgh on Monday, Aug. 1, 2011. It was Lee's... View Photo »
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Pittsburgh Pirates' Derrek Lee, right, rounds third to greetings from coach Nick Leyva (16) after hitting a two-run home run off Chicago Cubs pitcher Kerry Wood in the eighth inning of a baseball game in Pittsburgh Monday, Aug. 1, 2011. It was Lee's... View Photo »
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CHICAGO, IL - JULY 17: Relief pitcher Kerry Wood #34 of the Chicago Cubs stands on the mound during the eighth inning at Wrigley Field on July 17, 2011 in Chicago, Illinois. The Marlins won 7-5. View Photo »
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Chicago Cubs pitcher Kerry Wood reacts after walking in the Florida Marlins' game-winning run during the eighth inning of a baseball game, Sunday, July 17, 2011, in Chicago. Florida beat the Chicago 7-5. View Photo »
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Florida Marlins' John Buck turns away before being hit with a ball by Chicago Cubs pitcher Kerry Wood during the eighth inning of a baseball game, Sunday July 17, 2011, in Chicago. Florida beat Chicago 7-5. View Photo »
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WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 06: Reliever Kerry Wood #34 of the Chicago Cubs pitches against the Washington Nationals during the seventh inning at Nationals Park on July 6, 2011 in Washington, DC. View Photo »
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WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 06: Relief pitcher Kerry Wood #34 of the Chicago Cubs delivers to a Washington Nationals batter during the seventh inning at Nationals Park on July 6, 2011 in Washington, DC. View Photo »
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New York Yankees pitching coach Larry Rothschild, right, talks to Chicago Cubs pitcher Kerry Wood before an interleague baseball game between the Yankees and the Cubs, Saturday, June 18, 2011, in Chicago. View Photo »
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St. Louis Cardinals' Albert Pujols is hit by a pitch thrown by Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Kerry Wood during the eighth inning of a baseball game on Saturday, June 4, 2011, in St. Louis. Pujols hit a walkoff home run in the 12th inning to defeat the... View Photo »
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Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Kerry Wood climbs the ivy in left field chasing a fly ball hit during batting practice before a baseball game between the Cubs and the Houston Astros Tuesday, May 31, 2011 in Chicago. View Photo »
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BOSTON, MA - MAY 22: Kerry Wood #34 of the Chicago Cubs tries to warm up his hand after giving up a triple to Kevin Youkilis of the Boston Red Sox in the seventh inning on May 22, 2011 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. Before this series, the... View Photo »
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Cincinnati Reds' Joey Votto hits a double off Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Kerry Wood to drive in a run in the eighth inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, May 17, 2011 in Cincinnati. Cincinnati won 7-5. View Photo »
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Cincinnati Reds' Chris Heisey hits a sacrifice fly off Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Kerry Wood to drive in a run in the eighth inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, May 17, 2011 in Cincinnati. Cincinnati won 7-5. View Photo »
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Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Kerry Wood throws a bag of rosin to the ground after using it in the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Tuesday, May 17, 2011 in Cincinnati. Wood had just been charged with a throwing error on a... View Photo »
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Cincinnati Reds' Fred Lewis, left, scores on Drew Stubbs' single as Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Kerry Wood looks to the field during the seventh inning of a baseball game Saturday, May 7, 2011, in Chicago. View Photo »
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Chicago Cubs relief Kerry Wood, center, talks to catcher Geovany Soto, left, first baseman Carlos Pena (22), third baseman Aramis Ramirez and second baseman Blake DeWitt, right, during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Saturday,... View Photo »
About Kerry Wood
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Kerry Lee Wood (born June 16, 1977 in Irving, Texas) is an American Major League Baseball closer for the Cleveland Indians. Wood has recorded over two hundred strikeouts in four different seasons between 1998–2003, with a high water mark of 266 K's in 2003. In recent years, he has had three serious arm injuries, and has only started a total of... Full Article
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HOUSTON, TX - AUGUST 15: Pitcher Kerry Wood #34 of the Chicago Cubs delivers a pitch to the Houston Astros in the ninth inning of their 4-3 victory on August 15, 2011 at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas.
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Chicago Cubs closer Kerry Wood, left, celebrates with catcher Geovany Soto, right, after striking out Houston Astros' Humberto Qunitero to end a baseball game, Monday, Aug. 15, 2011, in Houston. The Cubs beat the Astros 4-3.
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CHICAGO, IL - JULY 17: Relief pitcher Kerry Wood #34 of the Chicago Cubs stands on the mound during the eighth inning at Wrigley Field on July 17, 2011 in Chicago, Illinois. The Marlins won 7-5.
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Chicago Cubs pitcher Kerry Wood reacts after walking in the Florida Marlins' game-winning run during the eighth inning of a baseball game, Sunday, July 17, 2011, in Chicago. Florida beat the Chicago 7-5.
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WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 06: Reliever Kerry Wood #34 of the Chicago Cubs pitches against the Washington Nationals during the seventh inning at Nationals Park on July 6, 2011 in Washington, DC.
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WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 06: Relief pitcher Kerry Wood #34 of the Chicago Cubs delivers to a Washington Nationals batter during the seventh inning at Nationals Park on July 6, 2011 in Washington, DC.
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Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Kerry Wood climbs the ivy in left field chasing a fly ball hit during batting practice before a baseball game between the Cubs and the Houston Astros Tuesday, May 31, 2011 in Chicago.
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BOSTON, MA - MAY 22: Kerry Wood #34 of the Chicago Cubs tries to warm up his hand after giving up a triple to Kevin Youkilis of the Boston Red Sox in the seventh inning on May 22, 2011 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. Before this series, the two teams haven't played at Fenway...
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Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Kerry Wood throws a bag of rosin to the ground after using it in the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Tuesday, May 17, 2011 in Cincinnati. Wood had just been charged with a throwing error on a sacrifice bunt that allowed two runs...
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Chicago Cubs relief Kerry Wood, center, talks to catcher Geovany Soto, left, first baseman Carlos Pena (22), third baseman Aramis Ramirez and second baseman Blake DeWitt, right, during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Saturday, May 7, 2011, in Chicago.
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DENVER, CO - APRIL 16: Jason Giambi #23 of the Colorado Rockies grabs his bat as he reacts to striking out against Kerry Wood #34 of the Chicago Cubs to end the eighth inning as catcher Koyie Hill #55 of the Chicago Cubs heads to the dugout at Coors Field on April 16, 2011 in Denver, Colorado...
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DENVER, CO - APRIL 16: Relief pitcher Kerry Wood #34 of the Chicago Cubs works against Jason Giambi #23 of the Colorado Rockies in the eighth inning at Coors Field on April 16, 2011 in Denver, Colorado.
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Chicago Cubs reliever Kerry Wood throws during the fifth inning of a spring training baseball game against the Kansas City Royals in Surprise, Ariz. Friday, March 4, 2011.
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In this Aug. 16, 2011, photo, Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Kerry Wood follows through on a delivery to the Houston Astros during a baseball game in Houston. Wood's first season back with the Cubs is over. Wood is done for the year, he said Monday, Sept. 19, because of a tear in his left...
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Chicago Cubs' Kerry Wood throws during a baseball spring training workout, Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2011, in Mesa, Ariz.
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Chicago Cubs pitcher Kerry Wood throws during batting practice at the team's spring training baseball facility Monday, Feb. 21, 2011, in Mesa, Ariz.
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Pittsburgh Pirates' Derrek Lee (25) is greeted by Ryan Ludwick as he returns to the dugout after hitting a two-run home run off Chicago Cubs pitcher Kerry Wood in the eighth inning of a baseball game in Pittsburgh on Monday, Aug. 1, 2011. It was Lee's second home run of the game. The...
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Pittsburgh Pirates' Derrek Lee, right, rounds third to greetings from coach Nick Leyva (16) after hitting a two-run home run off Chicago Cubs pitcher Kerry Wood in the eighth inning of a baseball game in Pittsburgh Monday, Aug. 1, 2011. It was Lee's second home run of the game. The Cubs...
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Florida Marlins' John Buck turns away before being hit with a ball by Chicago Cubs pitcher Kerry Wood during the eighth inning of a baseball game, Sunday July 17, 2011, in Chicago. Florida beat Chicago 7-5.
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New York Yankees pitching coach Larry Rothschild, right, talks to Chicago Cubs pitcher Kerry Wood before an interleague baseball game between the Yankees and the Cubs, Saturday, June 18, 2011, in Chicago.
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St. Louis Cardinals' Albert Pujols is hit by a pitch thrown by Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Kerry Wood during the eighth inning of a baseball game on Saturday, June 4, 2011, in St. Louis. Pujols hit a walkoff home run in the 12th inning to defeat the Cubs 5-4.
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Cincinnati Reds' Joey Votto hits a double off Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Kerry Wood to drive in a run in the eighth inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, May 17, 2011 in Cincinnati. Cincinnati won 7-5.
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Cincinnati Reds' Chris Heisey hits a sacrifice fly off Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Kerry Wood to drive in a run in the eighth inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, May 17, 2011 in Cincinnati. Cincinnati won 7-5.
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Cincinnati Reds' Fred Lewis, left, scores on Drew Stubbs' single as Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Kerry Wood looks to the field during the seventh inning of a baseball game Saturday, May 7, 2011, in Chicago.
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From left to right, Chicago Cubs' Carlos Marmol, Carlos Zambrano and Kerry Wood talk during batting practice before a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies, Sunday, April 17, 2011, in Denver.
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HOUSTON, TX - AUGUST 15: Pitcher Kerry Wood #34 of the Chicago Cubs delivers a pitch to the Houston Astros in the ninth inning of their 4-3 victory on August 15, 2011 at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas.
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