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Kerry Wood. (Photo by David Banks/Getty Images)

Photo: Kerry Wood Is In Uniform

Kerry Wood is in uniform.

670 The Score–2013/04/16

The site of Kerry Wood Field.

Construction Halted At Kerry Wood Cubs Field

There was plenty of fanfare as the Rickett’s family and the former Cubs pitcher broke ground on the new Kerry Wood Cubs field back in October.

2013/04/10

Ronnie Woo Woo frightens dozens at a Cubs game in 2007.  (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)

Baffoe: Possibilities For The Cubs New Mascot

Wrigley Field is a terrible place for children. It’s been mostly a terrible place for adults, too, but not so much due to the park’s amenities.

CBS Chicago–2013/03/13

Sammy Sosa runs the baseline during a game against the St. Louis Cardinals in 1992.  (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Wisch: Retire Sosa’s Number? I Think We Can Retire That Thought

By Dave Wischnowsky – (CBS) When it comes to Sammy Sosa’s future, AOL Fanhouse columnist Lisa Olson has a bold prediction. “Within a few years,” she wrote in a column published on Thursday, “the Cubs […]

CBS Chicago–2013/01/26

Kerry Wood formally announces his retirement from the Chicago Cubs in front of family and teammates before a game between the Chicago Cubs and the Chicago White Sox on May 19, 2012 at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by David Banks/Getty Images)

Cubs, Wood Break Ground On ‘Kerry Wood Cubs Field’

Kerry Wood may have retired from the Cubs, but his name will live on.

2012/10/11

Kerry Wood. (Photo by David Banks/Getty Images)

Cubs To Host Kerry Wood Appreciation Day

Roughly four months after Kerry Wood’s retirement, the Cubs will host a Kerry Wood Appreciation Day.

670 The Score–2012/09/20

Mark Prior sits in the dugout after he was pulled out of the game against the St. Louis Cardinals in 2005. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Wisch: Could ‘Prior’ Restraint Have Helped The Cubs?

But could something have really been different if the Cubs and manager-turned-punching-bag Dusty Baker had handled their one-time pitching wunderkinds in a different way?

CBS Chicago–2012/08/16

Meat packing plant. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

Ten Foot Mailbag: What To Get Dad This Father’s Day

Full disclosure—I’m banging this drum again to anger people who don’t want to think. Call me a troll, I don’t care. People have to get angry at being wrong about something before they begin to consider converting to the correct side.

CBS Chicago–2012/06/15

Chris Sale. (Photo by David Banks/Getty Images)

Spiegel: The Abusers And Protectors Of Chris Sale

In one of the developing, most interesting stories of the 2012 local baseball season, people are picking their sides.

CBS Chicago–2012/06/12

Kerry Wood. (Photo by David Banks/Getty Images)

Kerry Wood Apologizes To Steve Bartman

Kerry Wood was there during that fateful game in October when Steve Bartman reached his hand over the railing at Wrigley Field to catch a foul ball.

670 The Score–2012/06/01

Kerry Wood hugs his son as he walks off the field at Wrigley one last time. (Photo by David Banks/Getty Images)

Eddie Vedder, Chris Chelios & Kerry Wood Belt Out Karaoke

Former Cubs pitcher Kerry Wood, former Hawks star Chris Chelios and Pearl Jam frontman Eddie Vedder took time to entertain the crowd at Stanley’s in Lincoln Park with Pearl Jam’s “The Weight.” Enjoy!

670 The Score–2012/05/22

Kerry Wood. (Photo by David Banks/Getty Images)

Baffoe: Kerry Wood’s Numbers Aren’t Worthy Of Retiring His

Those nice things, though, do not deserve a retiring of his number, a topic that’s been bandied about since people started to assume this year was Wood’s swan song.

CBS Chicago–2012/05/21

Kerry Wood formally announces his retirement from the Chicago Cubs in front of family and teammates before a game between the Chicago Cubs and the Chicago White Sox on May 19, 2012 at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by David Banks/Getty Images)

Wood Bids Final Farewell At Wrigley

Wood, who retired after Friday’s game, will likely join the Chicago Cubs in another role after taking some time off to spend with his family.

2012/05/19

Kerry Wood hugs his son as he walks off the field at Wrigley one last time. (Photo by David Banks/Getty Images)

Video: Kerry Wood Says Goodbye

Kerry Wood addressed the media at Wrigley Field after announcing his retirement.

CBS Chicago–2012/05/18

Kerry Wood waves to the crowd one last time before retiring. (Photo by David Banks/Getty Images)

Hoge: Kerry Wood’s Career Anything But Irrelevant

Speaking like a man who realized he was starting to do more harm than good, Wood admitted he had been putting his fellow relievers in difficult situations with his ineffectiveness.

CBS Chicago–2012/05/18

Gordon Beckam knocked over David DeJesus and tags him at Wrigley Field. (Photo by David Banks/Getty Images)

White Sox Beat Cubs In Wood’s Last Game

Gordon Beckham hit a tie-breaking home run in the eighth inning Friday and the Chicago White Sox overcame the loss of star Paul Konerko to beat the Chicago Cubs 3-2.

CBS Chicago–2012/05/18

Kerry Wood. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Stone: Always Wanted Wood To Be Better

Hours afters news broke that Wood will likely retire after Friday’s game, Steve Stone joined The McNeil and Spiegel Show to discuss Wood’s time on the North Side.

670 The Score–2012/05/18

Kerry Wood. Photo credit JOHN ZICH/AFP/Getty Images)

Ten Foot Mailbag: It’s About Time, Kerry

Kerry Wood is supposedly retiring. I’m not surprised at the decision, though I am at the timing. Sort of out of nowhere, even though anyone who has played tee-ball could see Wood just doesn’t belong in the game anymore.

CBS Chicago–2012/05/18

Kerry Wood. (Photo by David Banks/Getty Images)

Kerry Wood Retires After One Last Strikeout

Veteran Cubs right-hander Kerry Wood will announce his retirement from baseball today.

670 The Score–2012/05/18

Sean Marshall. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Wisch: Trading Sean Marshall Was A Mistake

I’ve heard all the arguments for why the Cubs traded their best reliever, and none of them has been compelling enough for me to get on board.

CBS Chicago–2012/05/16

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