Kerry Wood, Big Z & Tank
Last Saturday I addressed a worse case scenario regarding Kerry Wood’s final days with the Cubs:
Wood continues to struggle and the Cubs are forced to issue an ultimatum to ‘retire’ or accept his unconditional release from the club.
It would be a rather sad ending for a much beloved Cub, but the more Wood struggles, the more likely it becomes Kerry finalizes his Cubs career standing with family members behind home plate at Wrigley Field during a small ceremony held in early September.
No doubt that day is near. But I remain hopeful it’s one that comes next season rather than this one.
I obviously didn’t expect this day would come so soon and somewhat unexpectedly. But give Wood credit for taking a tough decision off the hands of Dale Sveum and the front office.
