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FOX Sports on MSN - MLB - Cubs, Japanese OF Fukudome reach deal

MLB FLEECE FACTOR: Providing MLB rumors and deciding ... found this 12/12/2007 on msn.foxsports.com

The deal, first reported by WGN Radio in Chicago, is expected to be for approximately $12 million per season, sources said. Fukudome, 30, gives the Cubs a left-handed hitter who will balance their heavily right-handed lineup. He is expected to be the team's everyday right fielder. The Padres, Giants and White Sox were among the teams that bid for Fukudome. The Padres are now expected to turn ...