Fukudome Signs with Cubs for 4 years (MLB.com: $48 M)

[YearofDaCubs]

Hendry got his man. Good move by him. I don't think he's done either.

[killthegoat06]

The Padres were informed Tuesday that they're out of the bidding for Kosuke Fukudome.

 

Fukudome didn't announce his decision, but it's believed that he'll pick the Cubs over the Padres, White Sox and Rangers. If the Padres had signed Fukudome, they probably would have gone with Scott Hairston and/or Chase Headley in left field. Now they'll again focus on landing two outfielders, with Mike Cameron and Geoff Jenkins among the possibilities.

Source: San Diego Union-Tribune

LOL @ Geoff Jenkins

[Jon]

I'm not sure the last time I was more optimistic about a FA signing.

[Guest]

isn't bruce levine usually wrong? or am i thinking of someone else.

 

No. Levine is pretty solid.

 

and the other Bruce is superb, also.

 

 

Eh, Levine has definitely been somewhat of a whipping boy on here. Most people don't grant him a whole lot of credibility because he reported that a big move was near in 05 or 06 and nothing ever happened.

 

Not that I agree with that sentiment, though, but Truffle was probably thinking of the right guy.

 

I liked you better when you were davhern.

[reds44]

Can confirm deal but not money yet. Four years.

Not to be a kissass, but the fact that you post on here is pretty awesome, not gonna lie.

[sporrer17]

It's on Fox Chicago 9:00 news...a little teaser before the break..."Breaking Baseball News..." blah blah blah.

 

WOOT \:D/

[minnesotacubsfan]

WGN TV reporting it

[Outshined_One]

WGN News also had their teaser involving Fukudome.

[Roast]

WOOOOOOO. I'm so pumped right now. Hot damn!

[abuck1220]

That's alot of money to pay him, however all contracts signed on the free agent market are bad.

 

says the guy excited about the cordero contract.

 

 

good job, hendry.

[YearofDaCubs]

That's alot of money to pay him, however all contracts signed on the free agent market are bad.

The way I see it is only 2.5 mil more than 10 mil per. 2.5 mil is nothing for the Cubs.

[E.J.]

That's alot of money to pay him, however all contracts signed on the free agent market are bad.

 

says the guy excited about the cordero contract.

 

 

good job, hendry.

 

no way you just said that.

[circlecitycub]

Dome, baby!

[VanceJergins]

Can confirm deal but not money yet. Four years.

Not to be a kissass, but the fact that you post on here is pretty awesome, not gonna lie.

 

Yeah, its pretty awesome that a big deal is going down and he's still taking the time to give us the inside scoop.

 

TO BRUCE!!!

[Butterscup1679666578]

If this ends up being 4/$50 that'd be huge. Hopefully those rumors are true. Either way, I'm excited. Nice job Jimbo!

[Rob]

Can confirm deal but not money yet. Four years.

 

Ya know, I could kiss you right now.

 

Instead, let me just offer up a heartfelt thanks, though. I figure I owe you at least that much.

[shnsajax]

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=3151060

 

espn link :-) :-) :-)

[Sweet Swinging Billy]

Okay. I finally believe that the Cubs signed him. Just heard Steve Sanders mention it on WGN TV9 News. Wooohoo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[killthegoat06]

Can confirm deal but not money yet. Four years.

Not to be a kissass, but the fact that you post on here is pretty awesome, not gonna lie.

Tis pretty sweet.

[David]

isn't bruce levine usually wrong? or am i thinking of someone else.

 

No. Levine is pretty solid.

 

and the other Bruce is superb, also.

 

 

Eh, Levine has definitely been somewhat of a whipping boy on here. Most people don't grant him a whole lot of credibility because he reported that a big move was near in 05 or 06 and nothing ever happened.

 

Not that I agree with that sentiment, though, but Truffle was probably thinking of the right guy.

 

I liked you better when you were davhern.

 

lawl

[Roast]

YESSSS. Cheap celebratory beer tastes so much better than cheap regular beer

 

 

Anyway. I LOVE YOU FUKUDOME

[Mark_R]

Awesome job if 4/50 is the contract. Very reasonable for a likely impact bat.

 

Kudos to Hendry.

[Post Count Padder]

Bruce, I just wanna say you're awesome. I hope I become just as good a journalist as you.

[apete6]

The Padres were informed Tuesday that they're out of the bidding for Kosuke Fukudome.

 

Fukudome didn't announce his decision, but it's believed that he'll pick the Cubs over the Padres, White Sox and Rangers. If the Padres had signed Fukudome, they probably would have gone with Scott Hairston and/or Chase Headley in left field. Now they'll again focus on landing two outfielders, with Mike Cameron and Geoff Jenkins among the possibilities.

Source: San Diego Union-Tribune

LOL @ Geoff Jenkins

 

Now we just stick it to SD and give them Pie for Greene. \:D/ \:D/

 

Kosuke>>>nice weather.

[reds44]

That's alot of money to pay him, however all contracts signed on the free agent market are bad.

 

says the guy excited about the cordero contract.

 

 

good job, hendry.

What? When did I say we didn't overpay for Cordero?

 

Again, welcome to MLB 2007. If you want to sign someone on the open market, you will have to overpay.

Edited December 12, 2007 by reds44