Updated: Aug 4, 2005, 1:37 PM

Vote: Will Wood and Garciaparra make a difference?


Matt Lawton isn't the only player the Cubs are adding to the mix for the stretch drive. Facing an uphill battle in the race for the postseason, Dusty Baker's club will soon reclaim both Kerry Wood and Nomar Garciaparra from the disabled list. But is Wood, who has battled injuries his entire career, a good fit in the bullpen? And does Garciaparra have anything left at the plate?

Sound off on what Wood and Garciaparra mean to the Cubs, and then vote on other pressing injury issues.
  • 1) With Kerry Wood and Nomar Garciaparra returning from the disabled list, will the Cubs make the playoffs?
  • 2) What role do you think would be best for Kerry Wood's health?
  • 3) How many saves will Kerry Wood record this season?
  • 4) Who should get the majority of starts at shortstop for the Cubs down the stretch?
  • 5) How much does Nomar Garciaparra, 32, have left?
  • 6) Can the St. Louis Cardinals win the World Series if Scott Rolen (shoulder) doesn't return this season?
  • 7) Phillies manager Charlie Manuel says rookie Ryan Howard (.280, 6 HR, 21 RBI in 38 games) will play once or twice a week when Jim Thome returns. What would you do?
  • 8) Which NL West contender has been hardest hit by injuries?
  • 9) With Roy Halladay back in the rotation, where will the Blue Jays finish in the AL East?
  • 10) What is the best plan for the Red Sox with Curt Schilling and Keith Foulke down the stretch?
  • 11) What impact does losing Torii Hunter for the remainder of the season have on the Minnesota Twins?
  • 12) Which player could the resurgent A's least afford to lose to injury?

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