Kerry Wood Traded to Yankees

Kerry Wood, not to be confused with Carrie Underwood who is currently shooting a movie based on Women’s Softball, has been traded to the New York Yankees from the Cleveland Indians. The Indians have until October 15th to decide whether they want $500,000 or a player to be named later for Wood. Kerry Wood is a right handed 33 year old pitcher known for his quiet temperament and fastball. Kerry Wood is currently getting paid $10.5 Million a season, however he has recently been sidelined due to a blister on his right-hand index finger. Reports have yet to confirm whether the injury was sports related.

New York Yankees Betting Odds

The Kerry Wood trade marks the 3rd deal done by the Yankees in less than 24 hours which clearly shows that the Yankees are looking to make another run for the World Series championship. The Yankees are currently sitting at +185 betting odds to win the World Series as found at the Bodog.com online sportsbook.