According to published rumors today, the Cubs and Kerry Wood are close to a deal that would bring Kerry back again for at least the 2012 season. Last year Wood returned to the Cubs after two seasons spent with the Indians and the Yankees.

Wood has had his ups and downs with the Cubs; from the history making 20 strike-out performance during his rookie year, to losing game 7 of the 2003 NLCS, and through all the arm injuries. But no matter what has happened, Wood has always been a fan favorite and he has always returned the love to Chicago and its fans.

Kerry and his wife have also done a lot of charity work in Chicago through their Wood Family Foundation. They have an event scheduled for tomorrow January 13^th. You can check out some of the details HERE. It could be an extra nice event if Kerry were able to announce that he is signing a contract with the Cubs for 2012.

I also want to see the Cubs sign Wood for another reason. Ya know all the vendors outside the park that sell different hats and jerseys and t-shirts. Well one of the more popular t-shirts has been one version or another that says…..

Chicago Cubs……….

We  Got Wood

Which is fine, but now that the Cubs have also acquired Travis Wood from the Reds, the vendors need to update their shirts. I have a couple of ideas.

Chicago Cubs………

Now with twice the Wood

Chicago Cubs……

We get Wood twice a day

Chicago Cubs…….

Our Wood goes both ways  (Kerry is Righty, Travis is Lefty)

…………..Maybe I should let the professionals handle the slogans.