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"Fukudome" redirects here. For information on the WWII admiral, see Shigeru Fukudome. Kosuke Fukudome (福留 孝介, Fukudome Kōsuke, born April 26, 1977) (pronounced KOH-skay Foo-koo-DOUGH-may) is a center field/right fielder baseball player for the Chicago Cubs. Prior to arriving in the United States, Fukudome played nine seasons for the Chunichi Dragons of the Japanese Central League. He was also a member of the Japanese national baseball team, winning a silver medal in the 1996 Summer Olympics, a bronze medal in the 2004 Summer Olympics, and placing first in the 2006 World Baseball Classic and 2009 World Baseball Classic.




Tigers Narrowly Avoid Sweep

By: Motor City Bengals

15Apr2012

On Jackie Robinson day, the Tigers defeated the White Sox 5-2, although it was anything but a comfortable victory. The Cardiac Cats had plenty of opportunities to put the game … [visit site to read more]Tigers Narrowly Avoid Sweep - Motor City...

Tigers Narrowly Avoid Sweep on Back of Rick Porcello

By: Motor City Bengals

15Apr2012

On Jackie Robinson day, the Tigers defeated the White Sox 5-2, although it was anything but a comfortable victory. The Cardiac Cats had plenty of opportunities to put the game … [visit site to read more]Tigers Narrowly Avoid Sweep on Back of Ri...

2012 MLB Season Preview: Chicago White Sox

By: Call to the Pen

16Mar2012

2011 Chicago White Sox Season Recap The White Sox were optimistic at the beginning of the season and pessimistic at the end of the season. Even perpetually supercharged manager Ozzie Guillen gave up on the team, resigning near the end of the campaign...

CttP Weekly Recap: 2/10/12 – 2/16/12

By: Call to the Pen

17Feb2012

Friday Matt took a look at the managers that are on the hot seat … [visit site to read more]CttP Weekly Recap: 2/10/12 – 2/16/12 - Call to the Pen - Call to the Pen - A Major League Baseball Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More...

Chicago White Sox Bring Kosuke Fukudome

By: The Ghost of Moonlight Graham

14Feb2012

The Chicago White Sox have signed OF Kosuke Fukudome to a one-year, $1 million contract with a club option of $3.5 million for 2013. Fukudome hit .262/.342/.370 with eight HR’s in 603 PA’s with the Chicago Cubs and Cleveland Indians in 20...

MLB News: Kosuke Fukudome Signs with Chicago White Sox

By: Waiting for Next Year

14Feb2012

Kosuke Fukudome, the outfielder who had a cup of coffee with the 2011 Indians only to provide some surprise offensive prowess, has reportedly signed a one-year deal with the Chicago White Sox. The contract will net the 34-year-old $1 million with a $...

REVIEW: If the Cardinals could add anyone, whom should they add?

By: Pitchers Hit Eighth

3Feb2012

Last week I asked the question, “If the Cardinals could add anyone, whom should they add?”  I was curious to see which active player — with accompanying contract — Cards fans desire the most. Big thanks to all of you who participated...

Friday’s Finest-Sveum, Bosio, Fukudome, Theriot, and More

By: Cubbies Crib

27Jan2012

Most of Major League Baseball is still dissecting the nine year, $214 million contract that Prince Fielder signed with the Detroit Tigers. As it turns out, the Texas Rangers, Seattle Mariners, Los Angeles Dodgers, and Washington Nationals were all te...

Mets Rumors: New York Targeting Outfielder

By: Call to the Pen

27Jan2012

The New York Mets have had a relatively quiet offseason due to the fact that their front office is facing well documented financial constraints.  However, now that the dust has settled and many of the big-name free agents have landed, Jerry Crasnick...

Where ‘The Fuk’ Is Kosuke?

By: Bullpen Brian

18Jan2012

QUESTION: “I want to hear your thoughts on Fukudome. The Reds are looking for a 3rd/4th outfielder, and I don’t know why this guy isn’t signed yet? It seems like he still gets on-base, is a above-average fielder, and can … Con...

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