sports.aol.com - 12/11/2007
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After weeks of speculation, it's finally official : Kosuke Fukudome is coming to America. Despite previous reports that he had already made up his mind, he didn't officially make the decision until late last night when he informed his former team in Japan, the Chunichi Dragons, that he was leaving for the US. Barring last-minute interest from a dark horse suitor, Fukudome is expected to ...
Kosuke Fukudome is coming to America
sports.espn.go.com 12/11/2007 — Japanese outfielder Kosuke Fukudome told the Chunichi Dragons he will not return next season, saying he wants to make a move to the major leagues. Fukudome is regarded as one of the best outfielders in Japanese professional baseball. The Padres, Cubs, and White Sox are interested - Let the bidding war begin.
Cubs may be raising stakes for Fukudome
signonsandiego.com 12/11/2007 — The Padres are facing determined competition from the Cubs for Japanese outfielder Kosuke Fukudome. Growing indications yesterday had the Cubs willing to guarantee Fukudome close to $50 million. The Padres have offered more than $10 million per year, ...
Cubs Willing To Offer $50MM For Fukudome?
mlbtraderumors.com 12/11/2007 — Interesting piece of information from Tom Krasovic today - he says the Cubs are willing to offer close to $50MM for Kosuke Fukudome . They really want this guy and have built their offseason plan around him.
It's hard to believe the Cubs ...
FOX Sports on MSN - MLB - Cubs, Japanese OF Fukudome reach deal
msn.foxsports.com 12/12/2007 — 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 ...
Cubs land Fukudome
suntimes.com 12/12/2007 — The Cubs reached agreement tonight with Japanese free agent Kosuke Fukudome on a four-year deal, according to sources, beating out the White Sox and San Diego Padres for Japan's top hitter.
The deal is believed to be worth $45 million to $50 million.
Fukudome headed to U.S. —
Chicago Sun-Times :: Chicago Cubs :: 12/11/2007
Updated 8:55 Japanese outfielder Kosuke Fukudome told the Chunichi Dragons he will not return next season, saying he wants to make a move to the major leagues. Fukudome, who became a free agent last month, informed the Central League club of his ...
Fukudome declines Padres offer —
Major League Baseball News 12/12/2007
Kosuke Fukudome, the highly regarded Japanese outfielder, won't be playing in San Diego next season. A baseball source Tuesday confirmed that the 30-year-old decided not to accept the Padres' offer of a multiyear deal, leaving him likely to sign a ...