PBR - Sources confirmed Monday that the Phillies have reached out to free-agent Kerry Wood.
The 34-year-old reliever is believed to be looking for a one-year contract in the neighborhood of $4 million.
The Phillies are believed to be one of several clubs interested in the right-hander, along with Anaheim and Detroit. Wood posted a 3.35 ERA while with the Cubs last season and has a 10.34 strikeout ratio over his 13-year career.
The Cubs were reportedly close to re-signing Wood last week, but talks hit a snag when the two sides discussed an increase over the $1.5 million Wood made last season.
Phillies linked to free-agent Kerry Wood
By Patrick Gordon, Managing Editor
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Patrick Gordon, Managing Editor
An award-winning sports writer, Patrick Gordon has covered baseball in Philadelphia for more than two decades. His byline has appeared in dozens of publications across the country, including Baseball America, the Philadelphia Daily News, the St. Pete Times, and Sports Collectors Monthly.
