After making the switch to the bullpen last season after a swift recovery from shoulder problems, Wood agreed Monday to a $4.2 million, one-year deal to return to the Chicago Cubs, spurning what general manager Jim Hendry said were numerous multiyear offers elsewhere.
He called his decision to stay with the Cubs an easy one.
"Chicago's my home," Wood said during a conference call. "Chicago's been great to me. There's no better place to play, especially if you're winning."
Nice to have Kerry back for another season. Hopefully he can solidfy our 'pen. Also nice to see that some players actually care about other things than the money.
Players Recieved: Mike Pelfrey, Juan Padilla, Miguel Cabrera, Hanley Ramirez, Todd Doolittle, Ben Revere, Jose Mijares, Les Walrond, Geovany Soto, Mike Fontenot
Players Traded: Carlos Pena, Akinori Iwamura, Scott Kazmir, James Shields, B.J. Upton, Brendan Harris, Rocco Baldeli