Really looking forward to tomorrow (Friday)

[Sweet Swinging Billy]

Now that Spring Training has finally arrived (yeah!), I'm really looking forward to the arrival of Kosuke Fukudome, which is sceduled to arrive tomorrow. I wonder if Shinjo is already in camp or did he get special permission to arrive when Kosuke reported to camp? It will be interesting to see how many of the Japanese media will be there on that first day that Fukudome reports. It will be interesting to see what Kosuke's new teammates think about all of the hoopla that revolves around Kosuke Fukudome's arrival in camp. Does anyone have any thoughts on the matter?

[Ding Dong Johnson]

I don't get the obsession Americans have with Japanese media in regards to Japanese players, and I'm not picking on you when I say that. Since Japanese players started coming to MLB, I've heard way too much about the Japanese media and the way they follow Ichiro, et al. I would seriously be annoyed if I were one of his teammates. I'd be annoyed if I were him.

[UMFan83]

I just don't understand why there is still a big commotion in Japan whenever a Japanese player comes over. There have to be like 20 guys now that play in the MLB. I know if it were American players going abroad, the novelty would wear off by now. But I sense it has a little to do with Japanese culture and Japanese pride.

[Sweet Swinging Billy]

I don't get the obsession Americans have with Japanese media in regards to Japanese players, and I'm not picking on you when I say that. Since Japanese players started coming to MLB, I've heard way too much about the Japanese media and the way they follow Ichiro, et al. I would seriously be annoyed if I were one of his teammates. I'd be annoyed if I were him.

 

Don't worry Bob, I'm not the least bit offended. And I can understand how people might get upset over the constant commotion that goes along with a japanese player coming to America. In many ways, the Cubs had to deal with this, when Sosa was in his prime...so maybe the more I think about it, it's not such a big deal after all-- the Cubs will be able to deal with it. I don't know. I guess the reason I'm somewhat intrigued with this whole situation is because Fukudome is the first japanese player to play for the Cubs...I guess I'm just curious as to how this whole thing will play out.

[imb]

Jesus Christ I can't wait for some baseball

[David]

looooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooool

[Sweet Swinging Billy]

Jesus Christ I can't wait for some baseball

 

Don't worry, He knows you like baseball.

[Sweet Swinging Billy]

This probably should have initially been posted in this thread and not the ST thread.

 

"...Fukudome can bat anywhere in the lineup but said he feels best in the No. 3 slot. "I've been batting third in Japan for a long time," he said. "And that's where I have my rhythm and feel comfortable. But the manager makes the lineup and wherever Lou [Piniella] puts me I'll try to do the job I'm supposed to do." It's unlikely Piniella will move Derrek Lee out of his No. 3 hole for Fukudome, though Lee said at the Cubs Convention he wouldn't be upset if he's asked to change. But Piniella has said he's tentatively pegged Fukudome for the fifth spot, where he will protect Aramis Ramirez. As the first Japanese player in Cubs history, Fukudome will be the subject of intense media scrutiny at the outset of the season. He's not only ready for it, but apparently believes in the old adage "the more the merrier." "There are a lot more media surrounding me here than compared to Japan," he said. "I don't think it should be hard to get used to, and I'd like to keep all of you around me. By the end of the season, there may be only two or three people here, but I hope it doesn't go that way."

 

--- Paul Sullivan is an idiot.

 

http://blogs.chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sports_hardball/2008/02/fukudome-in-the.html

[David]

This probably should have initially been posted in this thread and not the ST thread.

 

"...Fukudome can bat anywhere in the lineup but said he feels best in the No. 3 slot. "I've been batting third in Japan for a long time," he said. "And that's where I have my rhythm and feel comfortable. But the manager makes the lineup and wherever Lou [Piniella] puts me I'll try to do the job I'm supposed to do." It's unlikely Piniella will move Derrek Lee out of his No. 3 hole for Fukudome, though Lee said at the Cubs Convention he wouldn't be upset if he's asked to change. But Piniella has said he's tentatively pegged Fukudome for the fifth spot, where he will protect Aramis Ramirez. As the first Japanese player in Cubs history, Fukudome will be the subject of intense media scrutiny at the outset of the season. He's not only ready for it, but apparently believes in the old adage "the more the merrier." "There are a lot more media surrounding me here than compared to Japan," he said. "I don't think it should be hard to get used to, and I'd like to keep all of you around me. By the end of the season, there may be only two or three people here, but I hope it doesn't go that way."

 

--- Paul Sullivan is an idiot.

 

http://blogs.chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sports_hardball/2008/02/fukudome-in-the.html

 

Where is the part that makes Paul Sullivan an idiot? Or were you just speaking in general? :wink:

[C.C.]

This probably should have initially been posted in this thread and not the ST thread.

 

"...Fukudome can bat anywhere in the lineup but said he feels best in the No. 3 slot. "I've been batting third in Japan for a long time," he said. "And that's where I have my rhythm and feel comfortable. But the manager makes the lineup and wherever Lou [Piniella] puts me I'll try to do the job I'm supposed to do." It's unlikely Piniella will move Derrek Lee out of his No. 3 hole for Fukudome, though Lee said at the Cubs Convention he wouldn't be upset if he's asked to change. But Piniella has said he's tentatively pegged Fukudome for the fifth spot, where he will protect Aramis Ramirez. As the first Japanese player in Cubs history, Fukudome will be the subject of intense media scrutiny at the outset of the season. He's not only ready for it, but apparently believes in the old adage "the more the merrier." "There are a lot more media surrounding me here than compared to Japan," he said. "I don't think it should be hard to get used to, and I'd like to keep all of you around me. By the end of the season, there may be only two or three people here, but I hope it doesn't go that way."

 

--- Paul Sullivan is an idiot.

 

http://blogs.chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sports_hardball/2008/02/fukudome-in-the.html

 

Where is the part that makes Paul Sullivan an idiot? Or were you just speaking in general? :wink:

 

Ha! I think it's just a force of habit.

[Sweet Swinging Billy]

This probably should have initially been posted in this thread and not the ST thread.

 

"...Fukudome can bat anywhere in the lineup but said he feels best in the No. 3 slot. "I've been batting third in Japan for a long time," he said. "And that's where I have my rhythm and feel comfortable. But the manager makes the lineup and wherever Lou [Piniella] puts me I'll try to do the job I'm supposed to do." It's unlikely Piniella will move Derrek Lee out of his No. 3 hole for Fukudome, though Lee said at the Cubs Convention he wouldn't be upset if he's asked to change. But Piniella has said he's tentatively pegged Fukudome for the fifth spot, where he will protect Aramis Ramirez. As the first Japanese player in Cubs history, Fukudome will be the subject of intense media scrutiny at the outset of the season. He's not only ready for it, but apparently believes in the old adage "the more the merrier." "There are a lot more media surrounding me here than compared to Japan," he said. "I don't think it should be hard to get used to, and I'd like to keep all of you around me. By the end of the season, there may be only two or three people here, but I hope it doesn't go that way."

 

--- Paul Sullivan is an idiot.

 

http://blogs.chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sports_hardball/2008/02/fukudome-in-the.html

 

Where is the part that makes Paul Sullivan an idiot? Or were you just speaking in general? :wink:

 

---Yeah you and Cubbie Chris, are right. I just don't like Sullivan's style of writing. Why does he have to be so critical of the players all the time?

[C.C.]

This probably should have initially been posted in this thread and not the ST thread.

 

"...Fukudome can bat anywhere in the lineup but said he feels best in the No. 3 slot. "I've been batting third in Japan for a long time," he said. "And that's where I have my rhythm and feel comfortable. But the manager makes the lineup and wherever Lou [Piniella] puts me I'll try to do the job I'm supposed to do." It's unlikely Piniella will move Derrek Lee out of his No. 3 hole for Fukudome, though Lee said at the Cubs Convention he wouldn't be upset if he's asked to change. But Piniella has said he's tentatively pegged Fukudome for the fifth spot, where he will protect Aramis Ramirez. As the first Japanese player in Cubs history, Fukudome will be the subject of intense media scrutiny at the outset of the season. He's not only ready for it, but apparently believes in the old adage "the more the merrier." "There are a lot more media surrounding me here than compared to Japan," he said. "I don't think it should be hard to get used to, and I'd like to keep all of you around me. By the end of the season, there may be only two or three people here, but I hope it doesn't go that way."

 

--- Paul Sullivan is an idiot.

 

http://blogs.chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sports_hardball/2008/02/fukudome-in-the.html

 

Where is the part that makes Paul Sullivan an idiot? Or were you just speaking in general? :wink:

 

---Yeah you and Cubbie Chris, are right. I just don't like Sullivan's style of writing. Why does he have to be so critical of the players all the time?

 

Because he was the guy that was picked last.

[Clem Fandango]

This probably should have initially been posted in this thread and not the ST thread.

 

"...Fukudome can bat anywhere in the lineup but said he feels best in the No. 3 slot. "I've been batting third in Japan for a long time," he said. "And that's where I have my rhythm and feel comfortable. But the manager makes the lineup and wherever Lou [Piniella] puts me I'll try to do the job I'm supposed to do." It's unlikely Piniella will move Derrek Lee out of his No. 3 hole for Fukudome, though Lee said at the Cubs Convention he wouldn't be upset if he's asked to change. But Piniella has said he's tentatively pegged Fukudome for the fifth spot, where he will protect Aramis Ramirez. As the first Japanese player in Cubs history, Fukudome will be the subject of intense media scrutiny at the outset of the season. He's not only ready for it, but apparently believes in the old adage "the more the merrier." "There are a lot more media surrounding me here than compared to Japan," he said. "I don't think it should be hard to get used to, and I'd like to keep all of you around me. By the end of the season, there may be only two or three people here, but I hope it doesn't go that way."

 

--- Paul Sullivan is an idiot.

 

http://blogs.chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sports_hardball/2008/02/fukudome-in-the.html

 

Where is the part that makes Paul Sullivan an idiot? Or were you just speaking in general? :wink:

 

---Yeah you and Cubbie Chris, are right. I just don't like Sullivan's style of writing. Why does he have to be so critical of the players all the time?

 

Because he was the guy that was picked last.

 

He was the kid with glasses who we all wailed on in dodgeball because he was an easy target

[Sweet Swinging Billy]

This probably should have initially been posted in this thread and not the ST thread.

 

"...Fukudome can bat anywhere in the lineup but said he feels best in the No. 3 slot. "I've been batting third in Japan for a long time," he said. "And that's where I have my rhythm and feel comfortable. But the manager makes the lineup and wherever Lou [Piniella] puts me I'll try to do the job I'm supposed to do." It's unlikely Piniella will move Derrek Lee out of his No. 3 hole for Fukudome, though Lee said at the Cubs Convention he wouldn't be upset if he's asked to change. But Piniella has said he's tentatively pegged Fukudome for the fifth spot, where he will protect Aramis Ramirez. As the first Japanese player in Cubs history, Fukudome will be the subject of intense media scrutiny at the outset of the season. He's not only ready for it, but apparently believes in the old adage "the more the merrier." "There are a lot more media surrounding me here than compared to Japan," he said. "I don't think it should be hard to get used to, and I'd like to keep all of you around me. By the end of the season, there may be only two or three people here, but I hope it doesn't go that way."

 

--- Paul Sullivan is an idiot.

 

http://blogs.chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sports_hardball/2008/02/fukudome-in-the.html

 

Where is the part that makes Paul Sullivan an idiot? Or were you just speaking in general? :wink:

 

---Yeah you and Cubbie Chris, are right. I just don't like Sullivan's style of writing. Why does he have to be so critical of the players all the time?

 

Because he was the guy that was picked last.

 

He was the kid with glasses who we all wailed on in dodgeball because he was an easy target

 

---Yeah right. lol. What a squirelly/nerdy-looking dude.

[imb]

jesus frowns upon those that make fun of others

[Sweet Swinging Billy]

jesus frowns upon those that make fun of others

 

---Amen Brother!

[Sweet Swinging Billy]

jesus frowns upon those that make fun of others

 

---Amen Brother!

 

And He also doesn't like people using his name in vain or in the flippant manner, that many people use His name today.