It looks like closer day at the Winter Meetings as the Indians approach a deal for Kerry Wood:

The club has offered free agent Kerry Wood, the former Chicago Cubs starter-turned-reliever, a two-year contract, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press on Tuesday. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the sides are still working through details at the winter meetings in Las Vegas.

Wood, who has had numerous injury problems in the past, needs to pass a physical before the deal can be completed.

Wood's control returned in 2008, with his high strikeout and low walk totals making him an effective closer. Wood collected more saves than the entire Indians team last season. Jensen Lewis was the Tribe's most effective closer. Given his outstanding minor league numbers, I'm not sure why Cleveland isn't simply giving the job to him and spending the money elsewhere.