Piniella: Wood won’t pitch in All-Star game.
In today’s post-game press conference, after the Cubs 11 inning win over the San Francisco Giants, manager Lou Piniella informed the media that NL save leader Kerry Wood would not be available to pitch on Sunday or Tuesday in the All-Star game at Yankee Stadium.
No reason was given by Piniella and the perpetually intimidated Chicago sports media naturally didn’t ask why.
UPDATE:
MLB.com's excellent Cubs beat writer Carrie Muskat reports that Wood has a stubborn blister on his right index finger, which will keep him out of the Midsummer Classic.
Check back for updates…
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