Kerry Wood may be the Cubs' closer in 2008. He has agreed to take a smaller salary than he could have been paid elsewhere, in order to come back here. I love this move; it is the perfect situation for the team and for Kerry too.
I am looking forward to Wood as closer next year; in this role, he can potentially play a big role in a possible playoff run in 2008. This is a great chance for Wood to take care of unfinished business. From the Cubs' point of view, now they have shown their fans they will spend to win, and also bring back a fan favorite. Wood is respected among all Cubs fans. He has worked hard to get back in the game, even turned his back on starting just to get back to the mound any way he could.
If Wood does not work out - I could only see that happening if his arm does not hold up, or there is a different injury - Marmol has dominating stuff and would get a shot. Option number 3 would be Howry, once a Sox closer. If the sky falls, and all three of those options for closing don't work out, Dempster will be on hand to move back to the bullpen. The Cubs are set at closer now for 2008.
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