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After playing for the Indians and the Yankees, Kerry Wood will return to the Cubs as a setup man for closer Carlos Marmol.
Associated Press
DANIEL WHITE/dwhite@dailyherald.com ¬ The Chicago Cubs' Kerry Wood leaves the field pumped up after getting out of a jam in the 12th inning against the Brewers. ¬
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After a two-year hiatus, Kerry Wood is returning to the Cubs for the 2011 season. And reportedly for quite a reduced price: $1.5 million. Talk about a hometown discount. Wood, who is expected to meet the media Friday after passing his physical Thursday, will be used as the right-handed setup man for closer Carlos Marmol.Galleries by Category