The Curse of Wrigley Field

The Cubs re-signed Kerry Wood to a one year deal with a 2013 option.  Used as a set up man, Wood racked up 57 strikeouts in 51 innings and he finished with a 3.35 ERA.  His strikeout rate is intact and his walk rate actually came down and is at a best he hasn’t seen since 2008.

Wood will turn 35 during the season and it seems like he’s been around forever.  He’ll make $3 million in 2012 and there’s a club option for 2013 that will make him 2013 if he pitches well enough.  He did have knee surgery in October but it’s expected he’ll be back in time for spring training.