http://ttnept.forumotion.com/cleveland-indians-f27/-t1.htm Wed, 10 Dec 2008 01:55:28 GMT 10 http://i34.servimg.com/u/f34/11/64/26/26/images10.jpg http://ttnept.forumotion.com/cleveland-indians-f27/-t1.htm http://ttnept.forumotion.com/cleveland-indians-f27/indians-close-to-deal-with-closer-wood-t637.htm Sarah LAS VEGAS -- The Indians just might satisfy their need for a closer at the Winter Meetings. Talks with free-agent right-hander Kerry Wood have gained momentum this week, MLB.com has learned, and the two sides are close to coming to agreement on a two-year contract with an option for a third year. The financial terms being discussed were not immediately known. But multiple sources confirmed the talks are substantive and a deal might be consummated soon. Wood, of course, would have to ... Cleveland Indians Wed, 10 Dec 2008 01:55:28 GMT http://ttnept.forumotion.com/cleveland-indians-f27/indians-close-to-deal-with-closer-wood-t637.htm#11874 http://ttnept.forumotion.com/cleveland-indians-f27/indians-close-to-deal-with-closer-wood-t637.htm http://ttnept.forumotion.com/cleveland-indians-f27/indians-moving-slow-with-free-agents-t623.htm Sarah CLEVELAND -- In setting their 40-man roster in advance of the Rule 5 Draft, the Indians left one spot open for a potential acquisition through trade or free agency. But they know they're going to need more than that. "We're probably going to have to take a couple guys off [the 40-man, eventually]," general manager Mark Shapiro said Friday. "We're going to need multiple spots to conduct our offseason business." Business has been slow, where the Indians are concerned, ... Cleveland Indians Sat, 22 Nov 2008 01:56:42 GMT http://ttnept.forumotion.com/cleveland-indians-f27/indians-moving-slow-with-free-agents-t623.htm#11829 http://ttnept.forumotion.com/cleveland-indians-f27/indians-moving-slow-with-free-agents-t623.htm