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Indians closing in on closer Kerry Wood
by Paul Hoynes/Plain Dealer Reporter Tuesday December 09, 2008, 11:35 PM
Morry Gash/AP file photoThe Indians aren't denying they're in talks to sign free-agent reliever Kerry Wood, who saved 34 games for the Cubs in 2008.
UPDATED: 11:35 p.m. LAS VEGAS --- The Indians may have found their closer in Kerry Wood.
After several meetings with agent Pat Rooney over the last two days at the winter meetings at the Bellagio Hotel and Casino, the Indians made Wood what is believed to be a two-year offer. The offer may include a vesting option for a third year.
"The talks have gone well with the Indians," said Pat Rooney, Wood's agent. "We've been talking to them and other teams about Kerry for the last 10 days. There's nothing final, but they're a strong contender."
GM Mark Shapiro would not comment Tuesday on whether the Indians have made Wood an offer.Rooney took the same approach.
It's unlikely a deal would be announced during the winter meetings at the Bellagio Hotel and Casino because the much-injured Wood would have to go through a physical in Cleveland. The meetings end Thursday.
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