Article on how Koske is enjoying his first year in Chicago?

[Sweet Swinging Billy]

Hey has any of you seen anything on how Fukudome is adjusting to the U.S., Chicago and playing at Wrigley Field? I would love to read something on some of his experiences. Thanks.

[El Rojito]

Hey has any of you seen anything on how Fukudome is adjusting to the U.S., Chicago and playing at Wrigley Field? I would love to read something on some of his experiences. Thanks.

He occasionally updates his blog on his website, Fukudome1.com. However, of course he writes in Japanese. Fortunately, Bleed Cubbie Blue has a Japanese member, dragonsfanatic, who gives a rough translation on the latest entry.

[GoCubsGo1679625768]

I read he is pretty pissed off @ those racist T-Shirts.

[Joe_Cub]

bruce miles mentioned an occasional lack of hustle -

 

http://blogs.dailyherald.com/blog/18

 

Anybody see Kosuke Fukudome not get out of the batter's box or run to first base on that popout to short in the fifth inning today? It's not the first time, either. So let's hear no more about Aramis Ramirez and his alleged lack of hustle. All Ramirez did today was hit his third homer in two games in the 9-run fourth inning. Ramirez came into today with an OPS of .907. You don't want that on your team? I'm with the stats people who say there are no born "clutch" hitters. There is clutch hitting, but there are no clutch hitters, per se. Just good hitters. But Ramirez has come up clutch lately, hasn't he?

[splintersag]

Hey has any of you seen anything on how Fukudome is adjusting to the U.S., Chicago and playing at Wrigley Field? I would love to read something on some of his experiences. Thanks.

He occasionally updates his blog on his website, Fukudome1.com. However, of course he writes in Japanese. Fortunately, Bleed Cubbie Blue has a Japanese member, dragonsfanatic, who gives a rough translation on the latest entry.

 

You can also use the Translation feature on Google. It's not perfect, but decent.

 

http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=ja&u=http://www.fukudome1.com/&sa=X&oi=translate&resnum=1&ct=result&prev=/search%3Fq%3DFukudome1%26hl%3Den%26client%3Dfirefox-a%26rls%3Dorg.mozilla:en-US:official%26hs%3Dn4d

 

Reading the blog, it seems he loves the city and the fans, despite those headbands.

[GoCubsGo1679625768]

daaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaammmmmmmmmmmmnn...Bruce with a shot @ Fukudome!

[TruffleShuffle]

White Sox (see, I UINDISHITIKURASHIKKU言うらしい.)

KIREMASHITA good start.

After three consecutive losses in the large walk-off victory.

The winning team atmosphere is good as a start towards me.

 

I knew I will not lose the home.

That's right, but I'm not sure what to do.

 

Chicago White Sox showdown that is a lot of debate.

And the whole stadium is always a little different atmosphere.

 

Outside the stadium, but not from out of the city of Chicago have to do something to change or am.

TOKANAI off or companies have. Japan is unthinkable.

 

Chicago fans are really enthusiastic.

Wrigley Field during the daytime on weekdays but I'm booked solid for (a wry smile)

Nagoya know me from here, but

This, people, work on it during the daytime on weekdays? I wonder, were wanted.

I wonder why.

 

It also appreciate the fan voting. I thank our fans.

Take it firmly Soriano also want to cure injuries.

 

Personally, a little bit better in this respect. Maybe.

Worried about their batting. Still does not worry about the timing.

 

Lineup as well, but what number he can do the same.

It can do so is limited.

 

Gradually been getting better but,

I still have to fix the IKANAKYA.

Some get along, but only one at a time.

GANBARIMASU honest way.

 

Some families who came to Chicago, Chicago, with temperatures go up, and I will keep up to.

 

Child-rearing? My best.

From baseball, but not very (>_<)

Self-evaluation is 200 points! ！ Pretty damn good.

 

颯一a little expedition to go and come back They are sort of feel.

Oh well, so to me it's best to be nice here.

Cherish it a little habit of it, and I will be gone when the expedition大変らしい(laughs)

 

 

after using the google japanese-english translation tool, it's pretty clear that fukudome is either [expletive] or completely insane.

[Joe_Cub]

This, people, work on it during the daytime on weekdays? I wonder, were wanted.

I wonder why.

 

lee elia wondered the same thing.

[TruffleShuffle]

these are hilarious... i'm going to rotate these into my sig quotes

[splintersag]

these are hilarious... i'm going to rotate these into my sig quotes

 

 

HAHAHA at your sig.

 

"I think people sleepy, but once in a television to view it, please."

 

Again, Google translation isn't perfect. :lol:

[David]

This thread is full of win.

[RonnieWooWooSanto]

Child-rearing? My best.

 

Will he be going on maternity leave soon?

[snoodmonger]

wait a second... Fukudome is hardcorecubfan?

[Roast]

Hahaha that's outstanding.

[Abe Frohman]

Your base is belong to us.

[Tracer Bullet]

Chicago fans are really enthusiastic.

 

I don't get why everyone thinks this is so funny?

[Sweet Swinging Billy]

Uh, thanks guys. It sounds like in so many words (or maybe not enough words), he's happy to be playing with the Cubs.

[Sammy Sofa]

Didn't think I'd already be using this again:

 

I had a small house of brokerage on Wall Street... many days no business come to my hut... my hut... but Jimmy has fear? A thousand times no. I never doubted myself for a minute for I knew that my monkey strong bowels were girded with strength like the loins of a dragon ribboned with fat and the opulence of buffalo... dung. ...Glorious sunset of my heart was fading. Soon the super karate monkey death car would park in my space. But Jimmy has fancy plans... and pants to match. The monkey clown horrible karate round and yummy like cute small baby chick would beat the donkey

[Tyrant]

White Sox (see, I UINDISHITIKURASHIKKU言うらしい.)

KIREMASHITA good start.

After three consecutive losses in the large walk-off victory.

The winning team atmosphere is good as a start towards me.

 

I knew I will not lose the home.

That's right, but I'm not sure what to do.

 

Chicago White Sox showdown that is a lot of debate.

And the whole stadium is always a little different atmosphere.

 

Outside the stadium, but not from out of the city of Chicago have to do something to change or am.

TOKANAI off or companies have. Japan is unthinkable.

 

Chicago fans are really enthusiastic.

Wrigley Field during the daytime on weekdays but I'm booked solid for (a wry smile)

Nagoya know me from here, but

This, people, work on it during the daytime on weekdays? I wonder, were wanted.

I wonder why.

 

It also appreciate the fan voting. I thank our fans.

Take it firmly Soriano also want to cure injuries.

 

Personally, a little bit better in this respect. Maybe.

Worried about their batting. Still does not worry about the timing.

 

Lineup as well, but what number he can do the same.

It can do so is limited.

 

Gradually been getting better but,

I still have to fix the IKANAKYA.

Some get along, but only one at a time.

GANBARIMASU honest way.

 

Some families who came to Chicago, Chicago, with temperatures go up, and I will keep up to.

 

Child-rearing? My best.

From baseball, but not very (>_<)

Self-evaluation is 200 points! ！ Pretty damn good.

 

颯一a little expedition to go and come back They are sort of feel.

Oh well, so to me it's best to be nice here.

Cherish it a little habit of it, and I will be gone when the expedition大変らしい(laughs)

 

I got this as a spam e-mail today, I think.

[SouthSideRyan]

daaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaammmmmmmmmmmmnn...Bruce with a shot @ Fukudome!

 

I think it was a shot at Barry Rozner.