Kosuke Fukudome (KOH-skay foo-koo-DOUGH-may)
6?1
190lbs
L/R
April 26th, 1977
Captain Ahab finally landed his White Whale as Jim Hendry pulled down his biggest free agent this offseason. The Cubs and Hendry finally landed a Japanese player after flirting with the notion for nearly ten years. It just turns out we needed a lefty bat that can play rightfield, and Fukudome is everything we could hope for out of a free agency. For a full Scouting Report read on?
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Via Home Run Derby
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November 04, 2007
Japanese star outfielder Kosuke Fukudome is ready for MLB. But not because of his hitting or fielding - but his ability to throw a tantrum after getting called out on strikes.
Video begins as Fukudome has a 3-0 count ... and the ump starts calling strikes on the outside. Hilarity ensues.
Via http://breakingballs.riveraveblues.com
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December 12, 2007
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?
Via Not Qualified To Comment
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March 11, 2009
Fukudome hasn't been playing with the Cubs this spring, since he has been trying to help Japan win some games in the World Baseball Classic. He has done ok, going 2-7 so far with the Japanese team. As usual, he is walking a lot as well, drawing 4 bases on balls in only 11 plate appearances. What does this all mean for Fukudome's 2009 season? Nothing. Lou, however, feels...
Via hotfootblog.com
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December 04, 2007
Gorden Wittenmyer of the Chicago Sun-Times reports that the Cubs are currently the team to beat in the race to sign OF Kosuke Fukudome. The White Sox, Padres, Mariners, Rangers and Giants have reportedly had serious interest in signing him.
Via Kosuke Fukudome fan site
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March 12, 2008
Kosuke Fukudome is fitting right in the Cubs club house and connecting with his team mates. Although he may be struggling slightly at the plate, his team mates don't seem to mind or worry.
Via Kosuke Fukudome fan site
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March 21, 2008
Kosuke Fukudome continues to move around the batting order with little change in results.
Via Zoner Sports
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March 03, 2009
Oh snap. Steve Phillips has done gone and angered Sweet Lou. Not a good thing. From Paul Sullivan and the
Piniella was fuming over a remark Phillips made recently on a local radio show. Asked about Kosuke Fukudome?s rookie season, Phillips criticized Piniella?s handling of the Japanese ...
Via Cub Reporter
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March 10, 2009
I don't much stock in what Lou says about the lineup order a month before the season, but he seemed to indicate that Kosuke Fukudome is in line to bat second after the outfielder dropped by camp today with Team Japan.
"He looks wonderful," Piniella said of Fukudome. "He's in really good
shape. I told him we're holding a spot for him, and we'...
Via Foul Balls
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March 11, 2009
Following Kosuke Fukudome's first season in Chicago was a bit of a roller coaster ride. He seemingly endeared Cubs fans to him forever when he hit a home run on Opening Day and continued tearing pitchers apart through the first two months of the season. Then June came around and Fukudome began ...
Via The Sports Agent Blog
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December 10, 2007
You knew Scott Boras wouldn't stay down for long. His declining media status was killing his insides. So what does he do? Boras Corp signs one of the hottest young players in the MLB, who just helped his team win a World Series Championship.At the end of last week, Jacoby Ellsbury dropped agent Joe Urbon for Scott Boras. Boras already had Jacoby posted up at a Boston mall selling...
Via Towel Drills
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March 11, 2009
Posted by Lionel on March 11, 2009.Lou told Fukudome yesterday that he was intending to pencil him into the #2 spot. I like this move. While I may be the only person East of the Pacific and not named Lou Pinella who likes it, here's why I think it makes sense.Obviously, his left-handedness makes him ideal for the 2 hole, allowing Lou to use Board Games (Milton Bradley) lower...
Via The Official LA Galaxy Myspace
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March 29, 2008
I'm pretty sure no one will take the time to read my selections, however I just wanted to have them documented for future arguments with my cronies.
Here we go....
NL East
1. xMets 93-69
2. Phillies 88-74
3. Nationals 85-77
4. Braves 82-80
5. Marlins 61-101
NL Central
1. xBrewers 89-72
2. Cubs 86-76
3. Reds ...
Via Towel Drills
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March 13, 2009
Posted by Lionel on March 13, 2009.As the WBC moves from letters to numbers (pools), let's take a quick look at what the Cubs and Cubs farmhands did in the lettered pool play. Carlos Marmol (D.R.)-0-1, 5.40 ERA, 4 of 5 batters retired via K (tournament over)Geo Soto (Puerto Rico)-.375 BA, .500 OBP, 1 double, 2 RBI's (Pool 2 v. U.S.)Ted Lilly (U.S.)-1 start, 3 IP, 1 earned...
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