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K-Rod Goes to Mets; Indians Woo Kerry Wood

By the Associated Press

Posted Dec 9, 2008 7:02 PM CST

(AP) – Francisco Rodriguez became the first top-tier free agent to reach an agreement when he decided to join the New York Mets, while longtime Cub Kerry Wood appeared to be on the verge of striking a deal with the Cleveland Indians. Coming off a record 62... Read full story »

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