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Kosuke Fukudome	#1 \| Outfielder \| Chicago Cubs

Height: 6-0 Weight: 187 Throws: R Bats: L
Born: Apr 26, 1977, Osaki,
Contract: Signed through 2011

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December 19, 2007
The Chicago Cubs introduced their new right fielder Kosuke Fukudome. Fukudome was sought after by both the White Sox and the Padres, but signed with the Cubbies.

December 11, 2007
Japanese outfielder Kosuke Fukudome has agreed to a contract with the Cubs. The deal is for four years and is worth somewhere in the $50 million range, according to SportsTicker. Fukudome was limited to just 81 games for the Chunichi Dragons last season after undergoing season-ending elbow surgery, but he'll be fine for spring training and will be the Cubs' everyday right fielder.

December 11, 2007
Kosuke Fukudome has officially made the decision to leave Japan and play in the major leagues in 2008, according to ESPN.com. "I won't be playing for a Japanese club next season, I'll play in the majors," Fukudome said. "I appreciate the fans who supported me for nine years. I hope that the fans continue to root for me when they see me playing in the United States." Fukudome, who has 192 homers and a .305 BA over nine seasons in Japan, has received interest from the Cubs, Padres and White Sox. He's reportedly looking for a five-year deal, although it seems teams are hesitant to give more than four.

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