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jbalicki10jbalicki10 Posts: 517
edited July 2008 in The Porch
http://blogs.chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sports_hardball/2008/03/help-wood-pick.html

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Help Wood pick an entrance song
By Paul Sullivan, 10:27 a.m.

SCOTTSDALE- Now that Kerry Wood has been anointed as new Cubs closer-- following in the footsteps of Dave Smith, Mel Rojas, Rod Beck, Terry Adams, Rick Aguilera, Flash Gordon, Antonio Alfonseca, Joe Borowski, LaTroy Hawkins and Ryan Dempster-- the real guessing game begins.

What will be Wood’s entrance song?

“Enter Sandman?” “Welcome to the Jungle?” “Back in Black?”

Actually, those rock classics have become baseball clichés by now, and have already been taken by other closers anyways.

Wood was asked that question on Monday, and hinted that he has no plans on using an entrance song.

“I don’t think you can hear the music on our indoor-outdoor speakers,” he said with a grin.

Wood may not know this, but the Cubs improved their sound system when they renovated the bleachers a couple years ago. But when I asked the relievers about “entrance songs” last year, they complained that they couldn’t hear their songs because whoever is in charge of the sound system refused to turn the volume up.

Certainly Wood has a little more clout than, say, Will Ohman. So if he really wants an entrance song, he could probably get whatever he wants.

So what song should Wood enter with?

Knowing his friendship with Eddie Vedder, I’d say some Pearl Jam is definitely in order. Perhaps “Corduroy” or “Even Flow”?

Personally, I’d prefer “Rearviewmirror,” which has a great opening guitar lick and an emancipation theme that reflects the new chapter in Wood’s storied career.

But, as usual, we’ll leave it to you, the Hardball readers, to give Wood some suggestions for an appropriate entrance song.



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    jbalicki10jbalicki10 Posts: 517
    SOrry couldnt edit the title.... should say RVM
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    Ashy LarryAshy Larry Posts: 76
    kerry wood is the biggest bust of the last 15 years in MLB.

    Cubs suck
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    Fighting HellfishFighting Hellfish Posts: 3,166
    Wood should have a "Going on the DL" song. Maybe he can talk Marmol into using Animal
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    my2handsmy2hands Posts: 17,117
    jbalicki10 wrote:
    http://blogs.chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sports_hardball/2008/03/help-wood-pick.html

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    Help Wood pick an entrance song
    By Paul Sullivan, 10:27 a.m.

    SCOTTSDALE- Now that Kerry Wood has been anointed as new Cubs closer-- following in the footsteps of Dave Smith, Mel Rojas, Rod Beck, Terry Adams, Rick Aguilera, Flash Gordon, Antonio Alfonseca, Joe Borowski, LaTroy Hawkins and Ryan Dempster-- the real guessing game begins.

    What will be Wood’s entrance song?

    “Enter Sandman?” “Welcome to the Jungle?” “Back in Black?”

    Actually, those rock classics have become baseball clichés by now, and have already been taken by other closers anyways.

    Wood was asked that question on Monday, and hinted that he has no plans on using an entrance song.

    “I don’t think you can hear the music on our indoor-outdoor speakers,” he said with a grin.

    Wood may not know this, but the Cubs improved their sound system when they renovated the bleachers a couple years ago. But when I asked the relievers about “entrance songs” last year, they complained that they couldn’t hear their songs because whoever is in charge of the sound system refused to turn the volume up.

    Certainly Wood has a little more clout than, say, Will Ohman. So if he really wants an entrance song, he could probably get whatever he wants.

    So what song should Wood enter with?

    Knowing his friendship with Eddie Vedder, I’d say some Pearl Jam is definitely in order. Perhaps “Corduroy” or “Even Flow”?

    Personally, I’d prefer “Rearviewmirror,” which has a great opening guitar lick and an emancipation theme that reflects the new chapter in Wood’s storied career.

    But, as usual, we’ll leave it to you, the Hardball readers, to give Wood some suggestions for an appropriate entrance song.



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    i love it... he is the closer on my fantasy team!
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    4Powers204Powers20 Posts: 1,218
    my2hands wrote:
    i love it... he is the closer on my fantasy team!

    SO YOUR FANTASY TEAM SUCKS? sorry had to.

    he has to go with either Blood or Whipping


    "We're running out of beer, too?" EV 6/19/08

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    voodoopugvoodoopug Posts: 1,011
    The appropriate song for him to enter to would be "Hurt" (J. Cash version). I agree with the earlier post, he is the biggest bust in the past 15 years (with the only possible exception being Mark Prior)
    There's Pearl Jam, The Rolling Stones, Chuck Berry, Robert Johnson......and then everybody else.
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    VMGACgVMGACg Posts: 135
    good post...dont hate on him he cant help the way his body responds to wear and tear.

    HATE STEVE BARTMAN!!!!!


    GO YANKS!
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    IgivesuchgoodparadymIgivesuchgoodparadym Posts: 924
    Here's another Kerry Wood interview on PJ/Vedder.

    http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/blog/big_league_stew/post/Answer-Man-Kerry-Wood-talks-Eddie-Vedder-bowli?urn=mlb,90554
    model role model
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    Gonzo1977Gonzo1977 Posts: 1,696
    Love the Cubs to death...But "Bushleaguer" is probably more appropriate for Kerry Wood these days :(
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    58823005882300 Posts: 813
    4Powers20 wrote:
    SO YOUR FANTASY TEAM SUCKS? sorry had to.

    he has to go with either Blood or Whipping



    So so cruel all of you haters!!!!

    That's okay because Ed will be there to sing about penis and crack the weekend of Aug 22nd!

    GO CUBS OR GO HOME!!!!!!!!!!!!
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    mookieb14mookieb14 Posts: 129
    Heres a request for "Gone", as in gone from the active roster and probably gone for the year. See ya at the Auditorium Kerry.
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    hiding103006hiding103006 Posts: 452
    Ashy Larry wrote:
    kerry wood is the biggest bust of the last 15 years in MLB.

    Cubs suck
    this isn't even close to the truth. there have been #1 picks that haven't even MADE the majors.
    Camden 7-5-2003, Camden 7-6-2003, Hershey 7-12-2003, Camden 5-27-2006, Camden 5-28-2006, Lollapalooza 8-5-2007, Camden 6-19-2008, Camden 6-20-2008, New York 6-24-2008, New York 6-25-2008, Mansfield 6-28-2008, Mansfield 6-30-2008
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    slightofjeffslightofjeff Posts: 7,758
    Ashy Larry wrote:
    kerry wood is the biggest bust of the last 15 years in MLB.

    Cubs suck

    Um ... I'd say Mark Prior was a much bigger bust than Kerry Wood ever could hope to be.

    But thanks for playing.
    everybody wants the most they can possibly get
    for the least they could possibly do
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    slightofjeffslightofjeff Posts: 7,758
    voodoopug wrote:
    The appropriate song for him to enter to would be "Hurt" (J. Cash version). I agree with the earlier post, he is the biggest bust in the past 15 years (with the only possible exception being Mark Prior)

    If you think there haven't been much bigger busts than K-Wood ... you must not follow much baseball.

    There are tons of first-round draft picks who have never even sniffed the majors.

    But, again, thanks for playing.
    everybody wants the most they can possibly get
    for the least they could possibly do
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    RipitLikePujolsRipitLikePujols Posts: 219
    "Severed Arm" i mean "hand"
    "WE'RE UH, WE'RE GONNA DO THIS ONE WHICH IS UH, CERTAINLY NOT A USUAL ONE, AND THEN UH, JUST TAKE A FEW MORE MINUTES, THEN UH, AND THEN WE'RE GONNA DO OUR BEST TO KEEP TOM PETTY AND THE HEARTBREAKERS AWAKE FR..." (cheering at intro)...

    --->H2I

    (special moment)
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    ozarkcoolchicozarkcoolchic Posts: 621
    Ashy Larry wrote:
    kerry wood is the biggest bust of the last 15 years in MLB.

    Cubs suck
    I totally agree. Is there a song called "I'm a big baby with a blister on my finger so I have to go on the DL" That's what Wood needs to enter with.
    I wish I were the verb "to trust" and never let you down
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    hiding103006hiding103006 Posts: 452
    ozarkcoolchic wrote:
    I totally agree. Is there a song called "I'm a big baby with a blister on my finger so I have to go on the DL" That's what Wood needs to enter with.
    a pitcher can't pitch with a blister on his hand. its crucial to his performance. i'm sorry you don't understand this.
    Camden 7-5-2003, Camden 7-6-2003, Hershey 7-12-2003, Camden 5-27-2006, Camden 5-28-2006, Lollapalooza 8-5-2007, Camden 6-19-2008, Camden 6-20-2008, New York 6-24-2008, New York 6-25-2008, Mansfield 6-28-2008, Mansfield 6-30-2008
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    ozarkcoolchicozarkcoolchic Posts: 621
    hiding103006 wrote:
    a pitcher can't pitch with a blister on his hand. its crucial to his performance. i'm sorry you don't understand this.
    I totally know this. I've been a baseball fan much much longer than a PJ fan. I just dislike the cubs to the fullest extent. I'm hoping that Wood is out for a while so maybe my team can have a better chance!

    So, don't be sorry I do understand!
    I wish I were the verb "to trust" and never let you down
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    indifferentmanindifferentman Goshen, IN Posts: 731
    Wow, soo much hate for Wood! I'm happy to see him in the closer role and being successful and "relatively" healthly at the same time. Seems to be the best way to utilize him now.
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    Surrounding BullshitSurrounding Bullshit Posts: 227
    The Whipping.
    It's funny when things change so much
    It's all state of mind

    Don't sweat the small stuff and it's all small stuff

    You think you hate it now, wait till you drive it...

    Kids, you tried your best and you failed miserably. The lesson is, never try.
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    KDH12KDH12 Posts: 2,095
    BTW you all wood uses Guns n Roses for his entrance song
    **CUBS GO ALL THE WAY IN......never **
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    spnoonespnoone Posts: 625
    he should use save you.

    i doubt "the waiting drove me mad" would go over well in wrigley.
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    DP13DP13 Posts: 269
    Help Help

    Can't Keep

    Release

    Go

    Dude looks like a lady

    Cubs Suck

    Your Mom Sucks
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