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Kosuke Fukudome - May 2008

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Cubs Wasting Soriano’s Talents
dugoutcentral.com — Great article on a topic that I totally agree with. Every time I've seen the Cubs this... year, they've had the Fonze batting lead off. How many walks does this guy get a year? Like 12? (more) Cubs Wasting Soriano’s Talents
Series Preview: Joe Aiello Talks Cubs
Series Preview: Joe Aiello Talks Cubs
ducksnorts.com — Joe and I chat about the Cubs' chances in 2008, Geovany Soto's hot start, Kosuke Fukudome, Alfonso... Soriano, and more. (more) Series Preview: Joe Aiello Talks Cubs
Edmonds on Cubs radar
blogs.chicagosports.chicagotribune.com — Is Jim Edmonds toast, or should the Cubs take a flyer on the recently released San Diego... centerfielder? That's a decision Jim Hendry will be pondering over the next two days as he waits to see if Edmonds clears waivers on Wednesday. (more) Edmonds on Cubs radar
'Horry Cow' T-Shirts Continue to Sell Outside Wrigley Field
'Horry Cow' T-Shirts Continue to Sell Outside Wrigley Field
FanIQ.com — Four weeks ago we learned of licensed Cubs vendors outside Wrigley Field selling racially insensitive shirts that... read 'Horry Cow' with a slanted eyes cubbie bear on the front. Just the night before that report, I was at the park saw a women walk ... (more) 'Horry Cow' T-Shirts Continue to Sell Outside Wrigley Field
Cubs T-Shirt Creators Fight for Right to Be Racist
Cubs T-Shirt Creators Fight for Right to Be Racist
sportingnews.com — You may recall a story from last month about some guys in Chicago who decided to sell... Kosuke Fukudome t-shirts outside of Wrigley. You may also recall that those shirts -- pictured on the right -- were, to put it mildly, racially insensitive, and ... (more) Cubs T-Shirt Creators Fight for Right to Be Racist
Time for the Cubs to Lose the “‘Wrigley” Name
dugoutcentral.com — The Chicago Cubs currently lead the NL Central by 2.5 games over the surprising Astros and 3.0... games over the equally surprising St. Louis Cardinals. The Cubs are on pace to shatter last year’s mark in walks on offense, thanks to the approach Kosuke Fukudome brings to the plate. (more) Time for the Cubs to Lose the “‘Wrigley” Name
Cubs players chase All-Star history
Cubs players chase All-Star history
mlb.mlb.com — Both Geovany Soto and Kosuke Fukudome have a chance to make All-Star history. Soto could be the... first rookie backstop to start a Midsummer Classic and Fukudome could be the first rookie outfielder to start an All-Star game since 2001 and the first for ... (more) Cubs players chase All-Star history
MLB Blog Poll Week 4 NL Rookie Of Year Vote
MLB Blog Poll Week 4 NL Rookie Of Year Vote
baseballhappenings.com — The MLB Blog Poll votes on the MVP , Cy Young , and Rookie of Year candidates... in each league throughout the regular baseball season. The Blog Poll Voters is a group of some of the best writers the baseball blogosphere. This week we vote on the ... (more) MLB Blog Poll Week 4 NL Rookie Of Year Vote
Tim McCarver making sense
basebology.blogspot.com — I like to rag on Tim a lot, so I want to give him some props for... his refusal to play along with Joe Buck's idiocy in regards to jinxes and curses during the Cubs - Cardinals game on Fox Saturday afternoon. Since the Cubs were playing, Joe started ... (more) Tim McCarver making sense
Classic Video: Kris Benson vs. Kosuke Fukudome
Classic Video: Kris Benson vs. Kosuke Fukudome
youbeenblinded.com — It’s crazy how much things can change in 12 years.. In the summer of 1996 Kris Benson... was the first overall pick in the MLB draft and stud pitcher for the U.S. Olympic team, while Kosuke Fukudome was just some over matched ... (more) Classic Video: Kris Benson vs. Kosuke Fukudome
Fukudome goes quiet on, off field -- ChicagoSports.com
Fukudome goes quiet on, off field -- ChicagoSports.com
chicagosports.chicagotribune.com — | Tribune staff reporter 10:27 PM CDT, May 17, 2008 Saturday was not a good day, and... not only for the Cubs. Think about the eight to 10 Japanese reporters who do nothing but chronicle Kosuke Fukudome's every move. They were left with nothing to quote ... (more) Fukudome goes quiet on, off field -- ChicagoSports.com
Fukudome gets day off in Piniella's lineup shuffle
dailyherald.com — PITTSBURGH -- Cubs manager Lou Piniella continued his game of roster rotation Friday night. Back in was... left fielder Alfonso Soriano. Out was right fielder Kosuke Fukudome. In was center fielder Reed Johnson for Jim Edmonds. Also in was Ronny Cedeno ... (more) Fukudome gets day off in Piniella's lineup shuffle
Fukudome vs Dodgers Japanese star Hiroki Kuroda
Fukudome vs Dodgers Japanese star Hiroki Kuroda
kosukefukudome.org — Kosuke Fukudome has struggled on the road, but the at home as been great. And a good... match-up against another Japanese player bodes well for Fukudome. (more) Fukudome vs Dodgers Japanese star Hiroki Kuroda
Cubs may be sued over T-shirt battle
Cubs may be sued over T-shirt battle
suntimes.com — The distributors of a racist Kosuke Fukudome T-shirt still being sold on the streets surrounding Wrigley Field... have told local media they plan to sue the Cubs over the team's efforts to halt sales, but the Cubs say they haven't been officially ... (more) Cubs may be sued over T-shirt battle
Piniella rethinking plan to put Fukudome in CF
Piniella rethinking plan to put Fukudome in CF
suntimes.com — Cubs manager Lou Piniella says he's rethinking his idea of using right fielder Kosuke Fukudome in center... as a way to get Micah Hoffpauir in the lineup -- making it harder to get a decent look at whether the rookie can provide the left-handed ... (more) Piniella rethinking plan to put Fukudome in CF
Playing time sparse for Hoffpauir -- ChicagoSports.com
Playing time sparse for Hoffpauir -- ChicagoSports.com
chicagosports.chicagotribune.com — Lee's bat, Fukudome's strong play in right keeps rookie on the bench By Paul Sullivan 10:45 PM... CDT, May 29, 2008 The Cubs brought up Micah Hoffpauir with the idea of giving him some starts in right field and at first base, but Derrek Lee won't take a ... (more) Playing time sparse for Hoffpauir -- ChicagoSports.com
Even More Stupidity from Topps.
Even More Stupidity from Topps.
stalegum.com — You didn't think they'd stop at just one, did you? This is Yasuhiko Yabuta, set-up man for... the Kansas City Royals. And yes, Topps has decided to (stupidly) replace his legit Rookie Card with a gimmicked short-print. Meet Alexei Ramirez, backup ... (more) Even More Stupidity from Topps.
Griffey Drawing Interest In Chicago?
Griffey Drawing Interest In Chicago?
mlb-rumors.blogspot.com — According to the Daily Herald, the Cubs and White Sox are interested in Reds outfielder Ken Griffey... Jr. Griffey is hitting .248 with 4 HR this season, and is reportedly tired of losing. He is making nine million dollars this season, so any trade ... (more) Griffey Drawing Interest In Chicago?
Cripes!!!
Cripes!!!
wrigleyville23.com — I've been hearing some frightening news around the Interwebtubes that the Cubs are interested in " exploring... the signing " of Jim Edmonds. I, as well as all of you, knew as soon as you heard that the Padres had released Edmonds that Jim Hendry would ... (more) Cripes!!!
Oh jeez
firedustybaker.com — Reader Q&A; from Paul Sullivan's column today: There are so many reasons to look forward to the... rest of this season. One of the brightest is the potential of the Cubs rookies. Have two rookies from the same team ever finished first and second in ... (more) Oh jeez
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