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Japanese free-agent Kosuke Fukudome has decided not to move to the Yomiuri Giants and will sign with a major league team instead, the Nikkansports newspaper reported Sunday. Fukudome had previously indicated the Giants would be the only Japanese team he would consider playing for next season, but has now ruled them out, opening the way for a move to the major leagues. Fukudome has drawn ...
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... - It looks like Kosuke Fukudome has made his decision official this time to come to the United States, for real this time. [Out of Right Field] ...
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Signing Fukudome is the Wrong Move
cobrabrigade.com 12/5/2007 — Apparently the #1 name on GM Jim Hendry's wish list this off-season is indeed, Kosuke Fukudome ....it hurts me just to write that. They'll sign this guy, have a big press conference for him, probably throw him in at the Cubs Convention and somehow convince everyone that this is a great deal for the Cubs. But it's not.
cobrabrigade.com 12/5/2007 — Apparently the #1 name on GM Jim Hendry's wish list this off-season is indeed, Kosuke Fukudome ....it hurts me just to write that. They'll sign this guy, have a big press conference for him, probably throw him in at the Cubs Convention and somehow convince everyone that this is a great deal for the Cubs. But it's not.
Coming to America
babeslovebaseball.com 12/9/2007 — Japanese free agent Kosuke Fukudome has finally made up his mind. He's decided against playing for the Yomiuri Giants and will instead sign with a big league team in the United States.
babeslovebaseball.com 12/9/2007 — Japanese free agent Kosuke Fukudome has finally made up his mind. He's decided against playing for the Yomiuri Giants and will instead sign with a big league team in the United States.
Fukudome RSVPs "Hai"
inaleagueofherown.com 12/9/2007 — This time, he says it's for reals. I hope he's serious, because I have NO idea what I'm going to do with all this sake and sushi if he DOESN'T come. I hate it when people RSVP and then don't show up. SFGate.com : Japanese free-agent Kosuke ...
inaleagueofherown.com 12/9/2007 — This time, he says it's for reals. I hope he's serious, because I have NO idea what I'm going to do with all this sake and sushi if he DOESN'T come. I hate it when people RSVP and then don't show up. SFGate.com : Japanese free-agent Kosuke ...
Listen Mr. Fukudome, There Are Plenty Of Other Left-Handed Hitting Fish In The Ocean
ahundrednextyears.blogspot.com 12/10/2007 — So, Mr. Fukudome, you need a day or two more to ponder the biggest decision of your career, if not your life. (Frankly, I don't know where you get off keeping so many baseball fans on pins and needles.) Just so you're aware, Mr. Lifetime .300 Hitter ...
ahundrednextyears.blogspot.com 12/10/2007 — So, Mr. Fukudome, you need a day or two more to ponder the biggest decision of your career, if not your life. (Frankly, I don't know where you get off keeping so many baseball fans on pins and needles.) Just so you're aware, Mr. Lifetime .300 Hitter ...
Wrigley Turning Japanese? I Really Think So
wrigleyville23.blogspot.com 12/11/2007 — If Kosuke Fukudome comes to the Majors and if he signs with the Cubs, the Trib envisions a Little Tokyo at Wrigley Field : If the Cubs sign Fukudome, they can immediately add to their revenues by selling advertising space at Wrigley Field to Japanese ...
wrigleyville23.blogspot.com 12/11/2007 — If Kosuke Fukudome comes to the Majors and if he signs with the Cubs, the Trib envisions a Little Tokyo at Wrigley Field : If the Cubs sign Fukudome, they can immediately add to their revenues by selling advertising space at Wrigley Field to Japanese ...
Moron Cubs ready shell out buttload of cash on Fukudome
construda.blogspot.com 12/11/2007 — It was announced late last night that Kosuke Fukudome, the latest Japanese sensation to take his shots in the MLB, will sign with a major league team to play next season. The Cubs are ready to toss 6o million at this guy, allegedly fully 10 million or more than any other team.the price is just off the wall. Go ahead and pay it Cubs, you will have no cash to add payroll in late summer....
construda.blogspot.com 12/11/2007 — It was announced late last night that Kosuke Fukudome, the latest Japanese sensation to take his shots in the MLB, will sign with a major league team to play next season. The Cubs are ready to toss 6o million at this guy, allegedly fully 10 million or more than any other team.the price is just off the wall. Go ahead and pay it Cubs, you will have no cash to add payroll in late summer....
Cubs Sign Fukudome — Knuckle Curve
The Chicago Cubs have signed Japanese outfielder Kosuke Fukudome to a 4-year deal worth a reported $50-56 million. ArmchairGM has an impressive collection of information regarding Fukudome, for those inclined to learn more about Chicago’s latest import.
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Cubs Win Fukudome Sweepstakes — Final Thoughts on Chicago Sports : Cubs Thoughts
ESPN 1000 is reporting the Cubs have signed outfielder Kosuke Fukudome from Japan, and in the process Jim Hendry's offseason has been saved. If they weren't able to sign Fukudome, I don't know what they would have done in Right Field next year because most the viable MLB free agents have already signed. Hendry said he had a trade in the works, but who knows how that ...
Cubs sign Fukudome — Basement Dwellers
The Cubs have a pparently signed Kosuke Fukudome , so we Reds fans will get a nice chance to see this guy play. I first heard about him during the WBC. In my "review" of Japan's roster , I wrote this about him: Centerfielder Kosuke Fukudome is probably the best-rounded player in their lineup, having hit 0.328/0.430/0.590 with 28 HR's (515 AB's) and 15 steals. He also had a 1.000 fielding ...
Padres Sign Iguchi; Move on From Fukudome — MLB FLEECE FACTOR: Providing MLB rumors and deciding who gets FLEECED.
After being fleeced by Kosuke Fukudome, who elected to sign with the Cubs, the San Diego Padres have agreed to terms with free agent second baseman Tadahito Iguchi on a one year deal, according to the San Diego Union Tribune’s Tom Krasovic .
Iguchi hit over .300 in 35 games for the Phillies last season after being traded from the White Sox to fill in for the injured Chase Utley. The ...
Breaking: Cubs Sign Fukudome — Baseball Prospectus: Unfiltered
Kosuke Fukudome has agreed to terms with the Chicago Cubs according to several sources. The final package is not known, though the last known offer was for four years and nearly fifty million dollars. GM Jim Hendry’s off-season plan involved signing Fukudome to improve his NL Central winning team that lost in the opening round of the 2007 playoffs.
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BREAKING NEWS: Fukudome To Sign With Cubs — Eli's MLB Rumors
According to a source who asked to remain nameless until a deal is finalized, the Cubs have signed Kosuke Fukudome. The amount is not known, but it definitely helps the Cubs in their search for an outfielder and a lefty. I suspect Fukudome will bat second or fifth, but nonetheless, it gives the Cubs a very potent lineup. More details soon...
Kosuke Fukudome expected to sign today — The Transaction Guy
All indications are that centerfielder Kosuke Fukudome is going to sign today, the leaders appear to be Chicago and San Diego, although numerous teams have expressed interest in the past.
San Diego has reportedly offered Fukudome three years at $10 million per, and GM Kevin Towers is saying their offer is final . There is speculation within the same article that the Chicago Cubs deal is ...
Announcement Tonight — Crawly's Cub Kingdom
Japan's Nikkansports reported Sunday that free agent outfielder Kosuke Fukudome has decided not to play for the Yomiuri Giants and will sign with a Major League team instead. Fukudome's agent, Joe Urbon, continues to deny these reports, but it is believed that Fukudome will make his decision late Monday night, Tuesday morning in Japan. It is 10:30 now and there has been no ...
Fukudome to Play in US — BBTF's Baseball Primer Newsblog
In the words of Charles S: “Sorry, JP”
Japan’s Nikkansports reported Sunday that the outfielder has decided not to play for the Yomiuri Giants and will sign with a Major League team instead.
And I couldn’t let this go by without mention:
Cubs manager Lou Piniella said scouts have described Fukudome as a cross between Hideki Matsui and Ichiro Suzuki.
Around Baseball: December 10th… OF Fukudome Coming To The US… Yankees Come To Terms With Reliever Hawkins… Rangers Reportedly Set To Sign Bradley —
Japanese free-agent Kosuke Fukudome is coming to the United States.
Nikkansports newspaper is reporting that the outfielder has decided to leave Nippon Professional Baseball and sign with a major league team. Fukudome had previously indicated he might sign with the Yomiuri Giants — the only Japanese team he would consider playing for — but he has now ruled out a return to Japan ...
Sunday Morning Webtopia — VFTB
We head closer to the deadline for the Cubs to decide Mark Prior's fate and hopefully the day we learn the Cubs have signed Fukudome. Both could come today. My guess is that Prior will be traded for small amounts of talent and Fukudome will sign the same day. It would make losing a player once considered a phenom for pennies a lot easier to bare. We'll just have to wait and see. Until them, ...
Japanese OF Fukudome to sign with Cubs (AP) — Yahoo! Sports - MLB News
Japanese outfielder Kosuke Fukudome and the Chicago Cubs reached a preliminary agreement Tuesday on a $48 million, four-year contract. The deal is subject to a physical, according to a person familiar with the negotiations who spoke on condition of ...
Japanese outfielder Kosuke Fukudome and the Chicago Cubs reached a preliminary agreement Tuesday on a $48 million, four-year contract. The deal is subject to a physical, according to a person familiar with the negotiations who spoke on condition of ...
Fukudome declines Padres offer — Major League Baseball News
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 ...
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 ...
Report: Fukudome opts to play in Majors — Major League Baseball News
Japanese free-agent Kosuke Fukudome has decided not to move to the Yomiuri Giants and will sign with a Major League team instead, the Nikkansports newspaper reported Sunday.
Japanese free-agent Kosuke Fukudome has decided not to move to the Yomiuri Giants and will sign with a Major League team instead, the Nikkansports newspaper reported Sunday.
Report: Fukudome to join major leagues (AP) — Yahoo! Sports - MLB News
Japanese free-agent Kosuke Fukudome has decided not to move to the Yomiuri Giants and will sign with a major league team instead, the Nikkansports newspaper reported Sunday. Fukudome had previously indicated the Giants would be the only Japanese team ...
Japanese free-agent Kosuke Fukudome has decided not to move to the Yomiuri Giants and will sign with a major league team instead, the Nikkansports newspaper reported Sunday. Fukudome had previously indicated the Giants would be the only Japanese team ...
Report: Fukudome decides in favor of MLB move — ESPN.com - MLB
Japanese free-agent Kosuke Fukudome has decided not to move to the Yomiuri Giants and will sign with a major league team instead, the Nikkansports newspaper reported Sunday.
Japanese free-agent Kosuke Fukudome has decided not to move to the Yomiuri Giants and will sign with a major league team instead, the Nikkansports newspaper reported Sunday.
