Reports: Wood on the radar
THE PHILLIES are kicking the tires of righthanded relief pitcher Kerry Wood, according to several reports. CSNPhilly.com's Jim Salisbury says the Phillies are one of four teams looking at Wood, a free agent who was 3-5 with a 3.35 ERA for the Cubs last season. Anaheim, Cincinnati and Detroit also are reportedly showing interest.

THE PHILLIES are kicking the tires of righthanded relief pitcher Kerry Wood, according to several reports.
CSNPhilly.com's Jim Salisbury says the Phillies are one of four teams looking at Wood, a free agent who was 3-5 with a 3.35 ERA for the Cubs last season. Anaheim, Cincinnati and Detroit also are reportedly showing interest.
A phone call to Wood's agent was not returned.
The 34-year-old Wood was shut down in September after tearing the meniscus in his left knee. At this stage of his career, his role would be most likely to provide bullpen depth.
Wood made $1.5 million in 2011 and said at the end of last season that if he was to return for a 14th major league campaign Chicago was his only choice. Wood is revered in the Windy City, where he won the 1998 Rookie of the Year award as a fireballing youngster and was a two-time All-Star.
That stance seems to has shifted a bit as Wood might consider pitching for a World Series contender as the Cubs rebuild from a disappointing 71-91 season.
Wood, according to the CSN report, is looking for a hefty $4 million salary, which is likely out of the Phillies' range.
- Ed Barkowitz






















