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Regardless of how often the Wrigley Bleacherites mispronounce "Fukudome" ... Kosuke Fukudome's jersey probably won't be what we all want it to be.

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. Interested teams include the Padres, Cubs and the White Sox. The Cubs are ready to toss 6o million at this guy, allegedly fully 10 million or more than any other team.The Dragons recently won the Japan Series...

Kosuke Fukudome is set to become the first Japanese star in the central states. What can we expect, and what is the key to his transition?

Kosuke Fukudome, star Japanese outfielder for the Chunichi Dragons, just reached a deal to play for the Chicago Cubs next seasion. The agreement between Fukudome and the Cubs is for 4 years / $48 million, but is subject to a physical. Fukudome, who is 30, is considered to be one of the best outfielders in Japan and was a vital component in Japan winning the World Baseball Classic back in 2006....

If you want to read some bad jokes and feel stupider after reading something, check out this article. It does contain what might be the best outfield name combination in the history of baseball.

Including this young man. You know him as Henry Rowengartner, but George Mitchell, and now all of America, nows him as a CHEATER. Come on, you didnt think he was really throwing that fast because he fell on his arm weird, did you? I am sure the Cubs supplied the HGH and 'roids to him also