Kosuke Fukudome can play defense

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 Kosuke Fukudome can play defense
So last week, the North Side of Chicago got an early Christmas present (or a late Hanukkah gift) when Kosuke Fukudome was introduced at a press conference after he signed his four-year, $48 Million contract with the Chicago Cubs. Contrary to prior speculation (and another wrong prediction by yours truly), Kosuke Fukudome will be wearing FUKUDOME on his jersey. The Wrigley Bleachers ... [link]

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Kosuke Fukudome Flashes Some Glove
Published 12/26/2007 by PostmanR at FanHouse
... has some solid offensive numbers, but his defense is perhaps the most suspect part of his game. He was a woeful shortstop to start his career; he's since moved to the outfield and has become much improved. And, as this above clip shows, he's got a bit of a cannon. Honestly, I played right field during my baseball days and always tried gunning suckers out at first base. Even if the guy was hot-dogging it to first, this feat is impressive nonetheless. Video via Home Run Derby.   Permalink | Email this |  ...

Friday links
Published 12/28/2007 by 100% Injury Rate at 100% Injury Rate
... to the links. Wayne Rooney has a tranny cousin who wants to be a bridesmaid at his upcoming wedding. Wow. [Deuce of Davenport] Darren McFadden has a new Escalade, and potential problems with being eligible for the Cotton Bowl. Shockingly, these two things relate to each other. [The Pig Pen] They're pulling down Rich Rodriguez signs in West Virginia. [SPORTSbyBROOKS] Fukudome doesn't just have a great name, he has a great arm. [Home Run Derby] The Orange Bowl got a little more interesting, thanks to mock Mac ads. [Lion ...

THE MIDWAY: FUKODOME!
Published 12/28/2007 by DCScrap at Epic Carnival - Pop Culture, Sports, Celebrities, Babes, Rumors, Innuendo
Night #3 of Kwanzaa: Ujima. (Rivalfish) 13 things to make you go Hmmm... (Rumors and Rants) Getting to know the Colts. (First and 10 Inches) How to name your band. (Glide) You just don't see too many putouts that go 9-3. (Home Run Derby) Get an E.C. Widget for your Web site ...

It's Easy To Steal From Blogs. And Fun! [Blogdome]
Published 12/28/2007 by Leitch at Deadspin
• Pretty blatant swiping from a James Mirtle column. [BfloBlog] • Some small crowds in NHL arenas of the last week. [Orland Kurtenblog] • That Fukudome has himself a pretty good arm. [Home Run Derby] • The top scorer in college basketball also has a blog. [Storming The Floor] • The best sports video games? Why not? [The Love Of Sports] • The Kansas-Virginia Tech PC-Mac game. [Lion In Oil] • We love the Billy Donovan Orlando Magic picture. [Slam Dunk Central] • ...

High Five
Published 12/28/2007 by Fornelli at Foul Balls
... ] The Fukudome comes complete with a cannon and movable arms for realistic fighting action. [ Home Run Derby ] You shouldn't take Ufford seriously. Seriously. [ ...

Roundup - Miles Wolff Interview
Published 12/30/2007 by Dave Rouleau at Baseball Digest Daily
... . - Home Run Derby presents a few videos of new Cubs outfielder Kosuke Fukudome , with a spectacular defense play included. Debate of the Day: What do you think will be the main story for the upcoming 2008 season? Think you have found articles or other links that might be of interest to our readers? You can reach me at drouleau@baseballdigestdaily.com

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