Kerry Wood injury fallout

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Kelly_Leak
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Kerry Wood injury fallout

#1 Post by Kelly_Leak »

I see two directions the Indians can go and a lot depends on Chris Perez:
- If Chris Perez dominates he could keep the job all season
OR (more likely IMO)
- Wood assumes the closer role when he returns...since the Indians most likely will not be competing for the playoffs, Wood would then be auditioned with the idea of trading him at the deadline and Perez moves back into the role

If Perez stinks in the role then this question is irrelevant.

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Re: Kerry Wood injury fallout

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I think what you think.
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david_hume

Re: Kerry Wood injury fallout

#3 Post by david_hume »

I think Perez is unlikely to stink in the role.
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Re: Kerry Wood injury fallout

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david_hume wrote:I think Perez is unlikely to stink in the role.
I think you're right.
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Re: Kerry Wood injury fallout

#5 Post by Mickey4081 »

Whether or not Perez is successful in the closer role, Kid K will take over closing duties once he is ready.
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#6 Post by CubFan »

Woods is signed through this year with a vesting option for 2011. If Woods is healthy before the AS break and the Indians are out of it at that time it won't matter how well Perez is throwing, they have to build Woods trade value up. If the Indians are playing well then who knows.
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