Kerry Wood Update Thread ©

[Omar]

I do agree with Hendry (for once!!) if Kerry comes back that isn't just a boost it's huge with Marmol and Dempster you have a real nice back end of the bullpen.

 

"It's almost like trading for an All-Star."

[Keener98]

The only reading from the gun that was announced was 92 mph

I haven't really been paying much attention, largely because I don't want to get my hopes up and then be crushed when he suffers another setback, but is that velocity pretty consistent with where he's been the past couple weeks?

 

91-94. touched 95. But his command has been excellent, and that's probably more indicative of his health.

 

his command started shaky yesterdaY, with his first 5 pitches balls but then he seemed to right the ship and only went to a 3 ball count 1more time

[Brendan]

the suntimes has a new article up:

 

http://www.suntimes.com/sports/baseball/cubs/491939,CST-SPT-wood01.article

[badger1679666666]

Bruce/Daily Herald blurb:

 

http://www.dailyherald.com/sports/cubs.asp?id=336213

[Soul]

The only reading from the gun that was announced was 92 mph

I haven't really been paying much attention, largely because I don't want to get my hopes up and then be crushed when he suffers another setback, but is that velocity pretty consistent with where he's been the past couple weeks?

 

91-94. touched 95. But his command has been excellent, and that's probably more indicative of his health.

 

If I were Kerry I would be concentrating more on control than throwing 98 MPH heat. I'm sure he could do it, but at some point he's got to learn to get guys out at lower MPH to save that arm.

 

That's what I think Kerry's doing now. And it's slightly encouraging to me, although I refuse to open my emotions up again for another fall. With his breaking stuff 91-92 should be plenty to be successful out of the pen.

[Keener98]

The only reading from the gun that was announced was 92 mph

I haven't really been paying much attention, largely because I don't want to get my hopes up and then be crushed when he suffers another setback, but is that velocity pretty consistent with where he's been the past couple weeks?

 

91-94. touched 95. But his command has been excellent, and that's probably more indicative of his health.

 

If I were Kerry I would be concentrating more on control than throwing 98 MPH heat. I'm sure he could do it, but at some point he's got to learn to get guys out at lower MPH to save that arm.

 

That's what I think Kerry's doing now. And it's slightly encouraging to me, although I refuse to open my emotions up again for another fall. With his breaking stuff 91-92 should be plenty to be successful out of the pen.

 

One of his changeups came in last night at 82 mph, thats got to suck after seeing Woods 94 mph fastball or nasty slider

[jersey cubs fan]

It may have been me looking through rose colored glasses, but the highlights of Wood pitching on CSN (maybe 2 pitches) had me thinking his motion was much more calm and quiet than in the past. Wonder if he can maintain that with the inevitable surge of adrenaline the first time he pitches from the mound in Wrigley during a standing ovation.

[Pushfrog98]

FWIW, in Peoria he seemed to be throwing the ball a lot harder than what the gun had him at. His delivery did look smooth and I think it threw the batters off because they were constantly late on the fastball and extremely early on any off-speed stuff.

 

However, it was against low-A hitters.

[Keener98]

It may have been me looking through rose colored glasses, but the highlights of Wood pitching on CSN (maybe 2 pitches) had me thinking his motion was much more calm and quiet than in the past. Wonder if he can maintain that with the inevitable surge of adrenaline the first time he pitches from the mound in Wrigley during a standing ovation.

 

Steve Stone was on the Score a few weeks back, and he was complimenting Kerry on his new mechanics, work ethic, etc... But he did say he had changed his mechanics, and we all know how much Stone used to be on Kerry for his mechanics.

[badger1679666666]

It may have been me looking through rose colored glasses, but the highlights of Wood pitching on CSN (maybe 2 pitches) had me thinking his motion was much more calm and quiet than in the past. Wonder if he can maintain that with the inevitable surge of adrenaline the first time he pitches from the mound in Wrigley during a standing ovation.

 

Hopefully they bring him in when we are up 5 or down 5 so it's not a high adrenaline situation which would add to the adrenaline already in his system.

[badger1679666666]

And it's slightly encouraging to me, although I refuse to open my emotions up again for another fall.

 

Come'on Soul. You know that cap on your emotions is gonna get blown off come Thursday or Friday. :P

[Guest]

Knoxville News-Sentinel[/url]"]Wood pitches in Smokies' 5-2 win

 

Chicago Cubs pitcher Kerry Wood did not allow a hit in 1q innings Tuesday night in the Tennessee Smokies’ 5-2, Southern League victory over the West Tenn Diamond Jaxx in Jackson, Tenn.

 

Wood, 30, is rehabbing from arthroscopic surgery on his right (pitching) shoulder. He has appeared in several minor-league stints over the past two weeks.

 

Wood replaced starter Ryan O’Malley on Tuesday with one out in the seventh inning and the Smokies (20-19) leading 5-2. He walked Erick Monzon, then struck out Rene Rivera and coaxed Chris Minaker into a popout to second base.

 

In the eighth, Wood got two groundouts and a popup to the infield.

 

Wood threw 15 of 24 pitches that were consistently clocked at 94 mph.

 

“I feel great,” said Wood, who has been on the disabled list all season. “Other than the first four or five pitches, everything felt fine.”

[C.C.]

Knoxville News-Sentinel[/url]"]Wood pitches in Smokies' 5-2 win

 

Chicago Cubs pitcher Kerry Wood did not allow a hit in 1q innings Tuesday night in the Tennessee Smokies’ 5-2, Southern League victory over the West Tenn Diamond Jaxx in Jackson, Tenn.

 

Wood, 30, is rehabbing from arthroscopic surgery on his right (pitching) shoulder. He has appeared in several minor-league stints over the past two weeks.

 

Wood replaced starter Ryan O’Malley on Tuesday with one out in the seventh inning and the Smokies (20-19) leading 5-2. He walked Erick Monzon, then struck out Rene Rivera and coaxed Chris Minaker into a popout to second base.

 

In the eighth, Wood got two groundouts and a popup to the infield.

 

Wood threw 15 of 24 pitches that were consistently clocked at 94 mph.

 

“I feel great,” said Wood, who has been on the disabled list all season. “Other than the first four or five pitches, everything felt fine.”

 

Good god I can't wait to see him take the bump! Hopefully he can stay healthy for two months. Man, this year is one feel good story after another...

[badger1679666666]

Knoxville News-Sentinel[/url]"]Wood pitches in Smokies' 5-2 win

 

Chicago Cubs pitcher Kerry Wood did not allow a hit in 1q innings Tuesday night in the Tennessee Smokies’ 5-2, Southern League victory over the West Tenn Diamond Jaxx in Jackson, Tenn.

 

Wood, 30, is rehabbing from arthroscopic surgery on his right (pitching) shoulder. He has appeared in several minor-league stints over the past two weeks.

 

Wood replaced starter Ryan O’Malley on Tuesday with one out in the seventh inning and the Smokies (20-19) leading 5-2. He walked Erick Monzon, then struck out Rene Rivera and coaxed Chris Minaker into a popout to second base.

 

In the eighth, Wood got two groundouts and a popup to the infield.

 

Wood threw 15 of 24 pitches that were consistently clocked at 94 mph.

 

“I feel great,” said Wood, who has been on the disabled list all season. “Other than the first four or five pitches, everything felt fine.”

 

Good god I can't wait to see him take the bump! Hopefully he can stay healthy for two months. Man, this year is one feel good story after another...

 

I'm setting the DVR for Thursday and Friday. That ovation he's gonna get is gonna be awesome.

[Soul]

And it's slightly encouraging to me, although I refuse to open my emotions up again for another fall.

 

Come'on Soul. You know that cap on your emotions is gonna get blown off come Thursday or Friday. :P

 

I'm struggling mightily against the temptation 8-)

[CyHawk_Cub]

And it's slightly encouraging to me, although I refuse to open my emotions up again for another fall.

 

Come'on Soul. You know that cap on your emotions is gonna get blown off come Thursday or Friday. :P

 

I'm struggling mightily against the temptation 8-)

 

Resistance is futile!! KW on the hill would be an awesome sight to see....even if only for a short time.

[FergieJ31]

Knoxville News-Sentinel[/url]"]Wood pitches in Smokies' 5-2 win

 

Chicago Cubs pitcher Kerry Wood did not allow a hit in 1q innings Tuesday night in the Tennessee Smokies’ 5-2, Southern League victory over the West Tenn Diamond Jaxx in Jackson, Tenn.

 

Wood, 30, is rehabbing from arthroscopic surgery on his right (pitching) shoulder. He has appeared in several minor-league stints over the past two weeks.

 

Wood replaced starter Ryan O’Malley on Tuesday with one out in the seventh inning and the Smokies (20-19) leading 5-2. He walked Erick Monzon, then struck out Rene Rivera and coaxed Chris Minaker into a popout to second base.

 

In the eighth, Wood got two groundouts and a popup to the infield.

 

Wood threw 15 of 24 pitches that were consistently clocked at 94 mph.

 

“I feel great,” said Wood, who has been on the disabled list all season. “Other than the first four or five pitches, everything felt fine.”

 

Good god I can't wait to see him take the bump! Hopefully he can stay healthy for two months. Man, this year is one feel good story after another...

 

I'm setting the DVR for Thursday and Friday. That ovation he's gonna get is gonna be awesome.

 

Same here, in fact I just bought a new DVR and this will probably be the first thing I tape. I just wish I could be there to see his first appearance live. That standing o should be off the chart.

[vance_the_cubs_fan]

I'm going to be at the series in Houston Aug 6-8. I'm looking forward to seeing Kerry come into a game during that series.

[Sammy Sofa]

God, if he makes his debut this season when I'm at the game on Friday, I will likely squeal like a little girl.

[illiniguy]

Finally the poor guy might be catching a break. Come on Kerry, have one more great run in you. Try and help finish what you started in '03.

[badger1679666666]

God, if he makes his debut this season when I'm at the game on Friday, I will likely squeal like a little girl.

 

Can you tape that and put it on you tube.

 

:lol:

 

Finally the poor guy might be catching a break. Come on Kerry, have one more great run in you. Try and help finish what you started in '03.

 

how poetic would THAT be?

[C.C.]

Finally the poor guy might be catching a break. Come on Kerry, have one more great run in you. Try and help finish what you started in '03.

 

I honestly had a dream last night that it was game 7 of the championship series and Wood convinced Piniella to give him the ball to start the game and finish what he started in 2003. I woke up before the out-come of the game.

[CubmanPi]

God, if he makes his debut this season when I'm at the game on Friday, I will likely squeal like a little girl.

 

Can you tape that and put it on you tube.

 

:lol:

 

Finally the poor guy might be catching a break. Come on Kerry, have one more great run in you. Try and help finish what you started in '03.

 

how poetic would THAT be?

If this season were truly The Run, Wood's return would be the icing on the best cake ever. It'd be nice if Prior were able to make it back for it as well, but if I had to pick only one of the two for sentimental reasons, I'd definitely pick Wood. I'm so unbelievably pumped about this.

[Keener98]

Kerry Wood will be activated on Friday

[Sammy Sofa]

Kerry Wood will be activated on Friday

 

YES.

 

Please pitch on Friday, Kerry.