Chicago Cubs Ticket Blog

Kerry Wood made the switch to the bullpen last year after he had recovered from shoulder problems. Yesterday, Wood agreed to a $4.2 million, 1-year contract to return to the Cubs. The 1998 NL Rookie of the Year can make an additional $3.45 million in performance bonuses that are based on games finished. This year, Wood had a $1.75 million salary. Last season, the right-handed pitcher went 1-1 with a 3.33 ERA in twenty-two relief appearances. He did not join the team until the early August, when the player made his first appearance since summer 2006