Kerry Wood Heading To That Other "Cursed" Franchise

Kerry Wood just left one "cursed" franchise to head to another.

The Cleveland Indians, who have the second longest title drought in Baseball history, appear to be closing in on a two year contract with closer Kerry Wood.

Although I was personally hoping to see Wood head back to his hometown area to play for the Rangers, Wood heading to the Indians is a good move. Cleveland does have Cliff Lee, the 2008 American League Cy Young Award Winner, and Grady Sizemore, Baseball's best Centerfielder. Also, if Matt La Porta comes up in 2009 and plays to his potential, the Cleveland Indians could be Baseball's Dark Horse for 2009.

That being said, I am going to miss Woody in Cubbie Blue.

Congratulations to The MLB Gold Glove Winners!

Greg Maddux won a record 18th Gold Glove.

The MLB Gold Glove Award Winners were unveiled this week. If you missed it, here is a quick recap of the winners.

National League
P, Greg Maddux, LAD
C, Yadier Molina, STL
1B, Adrian Gonzalez, SD
2B, Brandon Phillips, CIN
3B, David Wright, NYM
SS, Jimmy Rollins, PHI
OF, Carlos Beltran, NYM
OF, Nate McLouth, PIT
OF, Shane Victorino, PHI

Greg Maddux won a record 18th Gold Glove, and I was not expecting Adrian Gonzalez to be on the list. However, Adrian was one of the few bright spots the Padres had this season. Ditto with Nate McLouth on the Pirates.

And In The American League:
American League
P, Mike Mussina, NYY
C, Joe Mauer, MIN
1B, Carlos Pena, TB
2B, Dustin Pedroia, BOS
3B, Adrian Beltre, SEA
SS, Michael Young, TEX
OF, Torii Hunter, LAA
OF, Grady Sizemore, CLE
OF, Ichiro Suzuki, SEA

It was good to see a Ray get on this list. All of Baseball knew about Carlos Pena's offense, but his defense is why he is one of the best first basemen in the American League. I was expecting to see Jacoby Ellsbury's name on the list.

Congratulations to all the Gold Glove Winners.

The Home Run Derby Is Tonight!

Here Is A Video Recap Of Last Year's Home Run Derby. including the winning Homerun by Vladamir Guererro!

Tonight Is The 2008 State Farm Home Run Derby on ESPN at 8PM EST!

The eight participants are Lance Berkman of the Houston Astros, Dan Uggla of the Florida Marlins, Chase Utley of the Philadelphia Phillies, Josh Hamilton of the Texas Rangers, Ryan Braun of the Milwaukee Brewers, Grady Sizemore of the Cleveland Indians, Evan Longoria of the Tampa Bay Rays, and Justin Morneau of the Minnesota Twins.

Vladimir Guerrero of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim was originally going to participate to defend his 2007 title, but he ultimately declined.

There's Gonna be a bunch of homeruns in this game! I Can't wait to see where they will land! The Upper Deck, The Monuments, Man, I Can't Wait!

My Pick for the Final Round will be:
Josh Hamilton
Chase Utley

Josh Hamilton is my pick to win the 2008 State Farm Home Run Derby. We'll See How It Plays Out.

When the Home Run Derby Ends, I always like to Watch The Taco Bell All-Star Legends and Celebrity Softball Game! All The Celebrities that try to swing for the fences in their moment where they pretend to be like a big leaguer!


Tomorrow Is The All Star Game! Don't Miss It!