Cubs RHP Wood to have surgery on right knee

Associated Press

 

 

PEORIA, Ariz. -- Chicago Cubs pitcher Kerry Wood will have minor arthroscopic surgery on his right knee next week, general manager Jim Hendry said Friday.

 

 

Wood's surgery will take place Tuesday in Los Angeles.

 

The 28-year-old Wood had arthroscopic surgery on his right shoulder Aug. 31 and was not expected to be ready for the start of this season. He's thrown off the mound a couple of times in spring training, testing his shoulder.

 

An All-Star in 2003, Wood was 3-4 with a 4.23 ERA in 21 games last year. He was slowed by injuries all season, missing about three months while going on the disabled list three times.

 

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I think, after his ridiculous contract is up, he will be getting alot of offers...at greatly reduced $$...to be a reliever.

 

I still think he'd be an excellent closer.

A shocker, a shocker indeed..

start a counter for the season 1 wood/prior injury

That sucks. I feel his pain.

That sucks. I feel his pain.

 

You mean you've had arm surgeries and throw a 98 MPH Fastball too?

He's done. Starter, closer, reliever...he's done.

He's done. Starter, closer, reliever...he's done.

 

He's 28.

 

You can have minor arthroscopic surgery just to clean up some stuff from the original operation and not have you be set back that much at all.

That sucks. I feel his pain.

 

You mean you've had arm surgeries and throw a 98 MPH Fastball too?

I said I feel his pain, first grader. Yes, I have had arm surgery for baseball, so I know what it feels like.

Wood is made out of wheat. He's useless.

As long has he can throw in the mid 90's there will always be a spot for him.

Just a shame to see this guy fail, he came into the league and was the next Roger clemens and then boom injury after injury ruined his carrer

His career may not be over, but it's clear he can not be counted on to chew up innings every year.