Kosuke Fukudome

  1. Breaking Down the Chicago White Sox Offseason

    With the start of the 2012 season quickly approaching for the White Sox, there has been a lot of talk about the questionable moves made by the organization this offseason...

    Billy Hinton Written by Billy Hinton about 2 months ago 582 reads 0 comments

  2. 10 Most Disappointing Chicago Cubs of the Past 20 Years

    For years, the Chicago Cubs have been the "doormat of the National League," constantly at the center of harsh insults, failures and embarrassing moments...

    Jason Parini Written by Jason Parini about 3 months ago 2,880 reads 46 comments

  3. White Sox Signing of Kosuke Fukudome Makes Perfect Sense for 2012 Season

    Kenny Williams always gets his man, regardless of how long it takes him. He pined after Ken Griffey Jr., Jake Peavy, Roberto Alomar and Adam Dunn and somehow found a way to bring them all to the south side...

    Jim Poljak Written by Jim Poljak about 4 months ago 723 reads 12 comments

  4. MLB Free Agency: How the White Sox Signing of Fukudome Will Become a Great Deal

    With pitchers and catchers set to report for several teams in the next two weeks, the MLB free agency period is winding down with the big splashes being made by the Angels (signing Albert Pujols and C...

    Ernest Shepard Written by Ernest Shepard about 4 months ago 259 reads 4 comments

  5. Chicago White Sox: Is Fukudome a Reliable 4th Outfielder or Useless Cubs Reject?

    The history of the Chicago White Sox is littered with former Cubs whose performances failed to meet even the lowest of expectations. The list includes Ron Santo, Jaime Navarro and the most recent addition, Will Ohman...

    Brian Gramman Written by Brian Gramman about 4 months ago 150 reads 0 comments

  6. Chicago White Sox: Kosuke Fukudome Prime Example of Salary Driving Expectations

    The Chicago White Sox just picked up a player in former Cub Kosuke Fukudome that puts into sharp focus how a player's salary skews the way that player is viewed both by a ball club and its fanbase...

    Jon Fromi Written by Jon Fromi about 4 months ago 1,255 reads 2 comments

  7. Chicago White Sox Sign Former Cubs Outfielder Kosuke Fukudome to 1-Year Deal

    Kenny Williams, the Chicago White Sox GM, has agreed with Kosuke Fukudome on a one-year contract with a club option for 2013, as reported by the Chicago Tribune . Fukudome hit ...

    Adam Lufrano Written by Adam Lufrano about 4 months ago 201 reads 0 comments

  8. MLB Rumors: Which Left-Handed Free Agent Will Be a Met?

    The Mets are reportedly looking to pursue a left-handed outfielder to join the club with just three weeks away from spring training. Johnny Damon, Raul Ibanez , Kosuke Fukudome and Rick Ankiel are the players the Mets are seemingly interested in...

    Jason Radowitz Written by Jason Radowitz about 4 months ago 516 reads 7 comments

  9. Chicago Cubs: 6 Expiring Contracts and $50 Million That Will Help Epstein

    Everyone loves a good regime change, and with Theo Epstein coming to town, this is shaping up to be an exciting offseason for the Chicago Cubs . The following slides represent a total of roughly $50 million that are coming off of the books in 2012...

    Brandon Lantz Written by Brandon Lantz about 8 months ago 1,160 reads 0 comments

  10. Cleveland Indians Pennant Chase: Why the Ubaldo Jimenez Trade is Still the Key

    Fausto Carmona reappeared on the Cleveland Indians ' radar screen Wednesday night, and not a moment too soon...

    Tom Delamater Written by Tom Delamater about 10 months ago 615 reads 0 comments

  11. Cleveland Indians Trade Deadline Review 2 Weeks Out: Ubaldo Jimenez or Bust‏

    July rolled around and the Cleveland Indians found themselves in a position they haven't been in since 2007—fighting for a playoff spot. Recently this has been the time of year to trade off Cy Young winners and perennial All-Stars for the Tribe...

    Leo Florkowski Written by Leo Florkowski about 10 months ago 339 reads 6 comments

  12. Cleveland Indians Will Make or Break Season with Boston Red Sox Series

    Who would have ever thought that the Boston Red Sox would be more afraid of facing the little scrappy Cleveland Indians than they are of the big and mighty New York Yankees ? ...

    Benjamin Flack Written by Benjamin Flack about 10 months ago 218 reads 4 comments

  13. MLB Trade Deadline 2011: A Report Card for the Three Cleveland Indians Trades

    In acquiring Ubaldo Jimenez, the Cleveland Indians absolutely proved me wrong. I wrote last week that the Indians wouldn't make a big deadline deal , which, of course, turned out not to be true at all...

    Jim Piascik Written by Jim Piascik about 10 months ago 1,390 reads 6 comments

  14. Cleveland Indians Show Commitment to Win Now with Ubaldo Jimenez Deal

    According to multiple sources the Cleveland Indians are the big winner of the Ubaldo Jimenez sweepstakes, out bidding such suitors as the New York Yankees , Boston Red Sox , and Cincinnati Reds among others...

    Charlie Taylor Written by Charlie Taylor about 10 months ago 30 reads 0 comments

  15. Cleveland Indians Deal for Kosuke Fukudome: Why It Doesn't Help the Offense, Yet

    The Indians made their first trade of the 2011 season when they sent High-A outfielder Abner Abreu and Triple-A reliever Carlton Smith to the Chicago Cubs for outfielder Kosuke Fukudome ...

    Geordy Boveroux Written by Geordy Boveroux about 10 months ago 62 reads 0 comments

  16. MLB Trade Rumors: Why the Cubs-Indians Fukudome Trade Is About Tyler Colvin

    As most Cubs fans are well aware by now Kosuke Fukudome is no longer a Chicago Cub. Fukudome was traded to the Cleveland Indians on Thursday for two minor league players...

    Max Bertellotti Written by Max Bertellotti about 10 months ago 1,525 reads 34 comments

  17. MLB Trade Deadline Has Been Friendly to Cleveland Indians

    Usually at the end of July many Indians fans are saying goodbye to their favorite players and former Cy Young winners and welcoming in a new crop of prospects that we all hope become what we were told they could become...

    Geoff Estes Written by Geoff Estes about 10 months ago 534 reads 6 comments

  18. MLB Trades: The Chicago Cubs Look to Go Younger After Kosuke Fukudome Trade

    After much speculation, the Chicago Cubs and Cleveland Indians pulled the trigger on a deal that sent outfielder Kosuke Fukudome to the Indians for two prospects. Fukudome should be a good asset for Cleveland in their surprising run at the playoffs...

    Steven Elonich Written by Steven Elonich about 10 months ago 339 reads 1 comments

  19. Analyzing What the Chicago Cubs Got from Indians for Kosuke Fukudome

    MLBTradeRumors.com is reporting that Kosuke Fukudome has been traded to the Cleveland Indians for minor league "prospects" Abner Abreu , a high-A ball outfielder, and Carlton Smith , a AAA relief pitcher...

    Tom Lesh Written by Tom Lesh about 10 months ago 629 reads 4 comments

  20. Kousuke Fukudome Trade: Indians Have MInor Upgrade but Still Search for OF Help

    According to multiple reports—including one by Buster Olney —the Cleveland Indians will acquire Kouske Fukudome from the Chicago Cubs in exchange for two prospects and a Cubs' payment of more than half of the $4...

    Bleacher Report Written by Bleacher Report about 10 months ago 327 reads 0 comments

  21. MLB Trade Rumors: Cleveland Indians to Acquire Cubs' Kosuke Fukudome

    After the Cleveland Indians offense hit a season low yesterday, getting no-hit by the Angels Ervin Santana, it would look as though GM Chris Antonetti has finally found some much needed help in the Tribe outfield...

    Jim McCarthy, Jr. Written by Jim McCarthy, Jr. about 10 months ago 246 reads 1 comments

  22. MLB Trade News: Indians Make First Move, Acquire Kosuke Fukudome

    The Cleveland Indians have acquired Chicago Cubs outfielder Kosuke Fukudome in return for two minor league prospects, Single-A outfielder Abner Abreu and Triple-A pitcher Carlton Smith...

    Mike Ellison Written by Mike Ellison about 10 months ago 960 reads 8 comments

  23. MLB Trading Deadline: Chicago Cubs Move Kosuke Fukudome

    While Jim Hendry has made numerous comments that have had several Chicago Cubs fans a bit nervous that the team might stand pat, it appears that they have finally begun dealing...

    Oliver VanDervoort Written by Oliver VanDervoort about 10 months ago 82 reads 0 comments

  24. Chicago Cubs Trade Rumors: 5 Players Who Could Be on the Move

    The Chicago Cubs are sellers at the trade deadline. Once again, the Cubbies have been unable to contend, which will result in players leaving the North Side...

    Dan Renfro Written by Dan Renfro about 10 months ago 2,453 reads 5 comments

  25. Kosuke Fukudome and 3 Chicago Cubs Who Should Be Re-Signed for Less Money

    Chicago Cubs general manager Jim Hendry has established a reputation over the years for giving players expensive contracts, hoping the players return on the investments. Oftentimes, these players have been known as busts...

    Matt Bauer Written by Matt Bauer about 10 months ago 731 reads 23 comments