2008 Community Projections: Kerry Wood

We've gone through virtually all of the starting rotation candidates -- though I may add Sean Gallagher and Kevin Hart later, depending on how likely/unlikely it is that either will have a shot at the rotation.
So let's examine the three Closer Candidates. We'll begin with Kerry Wood, who is trying to reinvent his career with a shift to closing, something he seems well suited for both stuff-wise and temperament-wise.
I'm going to say right now that I think Wood will win the Closer Derby -- both for the reasons stated above, and also because I think Bob Howry and Carlos Marmol are both more valuable to the Cubs as setup men. Wood will drive us nuts at times, and might have a few spectacular blown saves. But I also believe he will get the job done.
For closers, use all the same categories as starters, except use GF (games finished) instead of GS (games started), and add SV and SVOPP.
G 70
GF 60
IP 73
H 58
ER 28
BB 37
SO 80
W 2
L 3
SV 31
SVOPP 35
ERA 3.45
WHIP 1.30
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Woody
GF 49
IP 74
H 49
ER 26
BB 40
SO 83
W 2
L 2
SV 38
SVOPP 42
ERA 3.16
WHIP 1.203
I too think Wood will be the closer. I think he'll do really well in that role.
by McRipper on Mar 4, 2008 9:27 AM CST 0 recs
I believe that Kerry...
G 55
GF 20
IP 55
H 50
ER 22
BB 23
SO 60
W 4
L 6
SV 8
SVOPP 11
ERA 3.60
WHIP 1.33
by Damen Jackson on Mar 4, 2008 9:38 AM CST 0 recs
Could you add the other categories, please?
by Al on
Mar 4, 2008 9:54 AM CST
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Kerry
G 65
ERA 2.67
K 87
W 34
SV 40
BS 3
Diseases cured 3
People saved from burning buildings 10
by cubstoseriesby100 on Mar 4, 2008 10:00 AM CST 0 recs
I believe...
G 63
GF 53
IP 69
H 56
ER 25
BB 36
SO 77
W 2
L 3
SV 28
SVOPP 33
ERA 3.57
WHIP 1.33
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 4, 2008 11:15 AM CST 0 recs
Wood Thoughts
G 45
GF 20
IP 50
H 40
ER 21
BB 26
SO 55
W 4
L 5
SV 7
SVOPP 12
ERA 3.78
WHIP 1.32
by Qixotl on Mar 4, 2008 11:25 AM CST 0 recs
I agree
I would bet on Marmol to be the closer, the way things look now. Not that I support that. He's such a high quality 7th and 8th inning guy - it would be a shame to lose him in that role. But maybe if he is closer, Lou will be smart and give him a lot of 2-inning save opportunities a la Joe Torre with Rivera.
by danimal15 on
Mar 4, 2008 12:45 PM CST
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tony412
GF 21
IP 64
H 59
ER 25
BB 31
SO 74
W 4
L 2
SV 12
SVOPP 14
ERA 3.24
WHIP 1.40
by tony412 on Mar 4, 2008 1:36 PM CST 0 recs
Wood
GF 7
IP 75
H 60
ER 15
BB 35
SO 120
W 2
L 1
SV 3
SVOPP 4
ERA 1.8
WHIP 1.22
Plus 1 Emergency Start not reflected above
IP 5
Runs 0
Hits 3
Walks 3
K's 7
Wood leaves in 0 - 0 tie after very strong outing but has to rest for next five games. Cubs decide good setup man more important.
by frustratedfan on Mar 4, 2008 1:40 PM CST 0 recs
Good thought
by danimal15 on
Mar 4, 2008 2:55 PM CST
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I hope he stays healthy,
G 53
GF 38
IP 47
H 45
ER 19
BB 27
SO 49
W 1
L 3
SV 28
SVOPP 34
ERA 3.63
WHIP 1.30
by gary varsho on Mar 4, 2008 6:19 PM CST 0 recs
Wrong WHIP.
by gary varsho on
Mar 4, 2008 6:21 PM CST
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