Cubs Fukudome Themselves
Cobra Brigade —
Yep, they did it. The Cubs signed Japanese OF Kosuke Fukudome tonight: Dave Kaplan of WGN Radio reports that the Cubs have signed Kosuke Fukudome
to a four-year deal. Kaplan says it's for about $50MM, maybe a hair
more. Fukudome will be a free agent after the fourth year; there will
be no arbitration Wow. I am totally against this signing. I just don't understand what the Cubs are thinking on this one. There are other options out there that are a) cheaper, b) don't block young ...
Cub Town: Eggs: Safe. Basket: Secure.
Baseball Toaster —
For the third winter in a row, Jim Hendry made one player the crux of his offseason plans, and it appears that for the second consecutive year, he's delivered his man. According to various radio sources (Dave Kaplan at WGN seems to be getting credit for the scoop - hat tip to MLB Trade Rumors for the notice on the airwave info), and a ...
Will This Wake Omar Up...
Mets Merized Online —
... According to MLBTradeRumors.com, the Chicago Cubs have signed OF Kosuke Fukudome. The Cubs have signed Fukudome to 4 year $50 million dollar contract. Kosuke Fukudome will be playing right field for the Cubs. Peter Gammons talked to one GM who said that Fukudome is a cross between Ichiro and a young Mark Kotsay. ...
NL Central Bulking Up
Rockin' the Red —
The NL Central is doing its best Incredible Hulk impersonation, with the Cubs signing Japanese outfielder Kosuke Fukodome to a 4 year/$48 million deal and the ...
Should the Cubs Pursue Brian Roberts?
Beyond the Box Score —
The Cubs have made plenty of noise this winter with the signings of both Kosuke Fukudome and Kerry Wood and it appears Jim Hendry may not be done yet. Yesterday rumors begin to swirl around the web regarding the Brian Roberts to Cubs trade rumors. Some sources originally claimed a deal was imminent, while others claimed the Orioles asking price may be a bit too high for Jim Hendry's likings. Whatever the case, talks are clearly taking place between the two clubs and Brian Roberts may very well start at second base for the Cubs come ...
