Cubs Sign Fukudome (Press Conference Pics--Page 6)

SportsWorld · Post #1 » by **SportsWorld** » Wed Dec 12, 2007 3:35 am

ESPN 1000 said it during the Bulls game.
Levine will be talking about this after the game.

Updates:
*4 year deal per Bruce Miles and he confirmed the signing.

Link:
http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/7554498

Posey H8er · Post #2 » by **Posey H8er** » Wed Dec 12, 2007 3:47 am

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=3151060

"After deciding to play in the U.S. early Tuesday morning, Fukudome chose the Cubs' offer on Tuesday night, ESPN 1000 in Chicago reported.

The two sides have reportedly agreed on a four-year deal, but the exact dollar amount was still being worked out. Earlier media reports said that the Cubs were willing to pay the career .305 hitter between $12 million and $14 million per season."

シカゴ公介へようこそ！

Susan · Post #3 » by **Susan** » Wed Dec 12, 2007 3:52 am

What a great day.

A.J. · Post #4 » by **A.J.** » Wed Dec 12, 2007 3:55 am

****, good signing though

Ruben Douglas · Post #5 » by **Ruben Douglas** » Wed Dec 12, 2007 3:56 am

Now we get Roberts in here and we're ready to roll!

Soriano
Roberts
Lee
Aram
Fuku
Pie
Soto
Theriot

I'd rather have Roberts lead off and Soriano at the 5 or 6 but I have a feeling we're stuck with Soriano leading off.

SportsWorld · Post #6 » by **SportsWorld** » Wed Dec 12, 2007 3:57 am

Doesn't look like we overpaid either. Some reports like Foxsports say it was a 4 year deal for $12,000,000 a year while others are saying $15,000,000.

Posey H8er · Post #7 » by **Posey H8er** » Wed Dec 12, 2007 4:00 am

Ruben Douglas wrote:Now we get Roberts in here and we're ready to roll!

Soriano
Roberts
Lee
Aram
Fuku
Pie
Soto
Theriot

I'd rather have Roberts lead off and Soriano at the 5 or 6 but I have a feeling we're stuck with Soriano leading off.

I still wouldn't mind having Derosa play shortstop. He has the same if not more range than Theriot, and has a stronger arm.

Great signing Jimbo!

A.J. · Post #8 » by **A.J.** » Wed Dec 12, 2007 4:00 am

Ruben Douglas wrote:Now we get Roberts in here and we're ready to roll!

Soriano
Roberts
Lee
Aram
Fuku
Pie
Soto
Theriot

I'd rather have Roberts lead off and Soriano at the 5 or 6 but I have a feeling we're stuck with Soriano leading off.

for the 10,000th time, you guys are not getting roberts....we have a better shot at tejada before you get roberts

Posey H8er · Post #9 » by **Posey H8er** » Wed Dec 12, 2007 4:01 am

A.J. wrote:-= original quote snipped =-

for the 10,000th time, you guys are not getting roberts....we have a better shot at tejada before you get roberts

No, you would not. A deal for Tejada would be near impossible with all that salary.

Ruben Douglas · Post #10 » by **Ruben Douglas** » Wed Dec 12, 2007 4:01 am

SportsWorld wrote:Doesn't look like we overpaid either. Some reports like Foxsports say it was a 4 year deal for $12,000,000 a year while others are saying $15,000,000.

You sure you wouldn't rather have Cliff Floyd out in RF for only $4M? :rofl:

A.J. · Post #11 » by **A.J.** » Wed Dec 12, 2007 4:03 am

where do you guys think he will bat?

2nd?

Posey H8er · Post #12 » by **Posey H8er** » Wed Dec 12, 2007 4:07 am

Ruben Douglas wrote:-= original quote snipped =-

You sure you wouldn't rather have Cliff Floyd out in RF for only $4M?

He was a decent player for us last year, but is just not a reliable option to play everyday. His power numbers weren't visible either, like every Cubs player.

A.J. wrote:where do you guys think he will bat?

2nd?

That would be a good high OBP spot, behind Roberts.

A.J. · Post #13 » by **A.J.** » Wed Dec 12, 2007 4:09 am

Posey H8er wrote:-= original quote snipped =-

That would be a good high OBP spot, behind Roberts.

you guys really want roberts dont you?

Ruben Douglas · Post #14 » by **Ruben Douglas** » Wed Dec 12, 2007 4:09 am

A.J. wrote:where do you guys think he will bat?

2nd?

I think he should bat 2nd. Especially if the Cubs land Roberts and put him at leadoff. Drop soriano to the 5 hole. But I'd be willing to bet we see Fuku at the 5.

If there is no Roberts then I don't know where you see him. Probably DeRosa or Theriot at 2 again.

Post #15 » by **GYBE** » Wed Dec 12, 2007 4:10 am

I'm hearing 4 years for $12.5 million.

I don't care how much we pay, he was our only target and we landed him. Good job Jim.

A.J. · Post #16 » by **A.J.** » Wed Dec 12, 2007 4:10 am

i love him batting second with soriano leading off, with or without roberts

A.J. · Post #17 » by **A.J.** » Wed Dec 12, 2007 4:11 am

GYBE wrote:I'm hearing 4 years for $12.5 million.

I don't care how much we pay, he was our only target and we landed him. Good job Jim.

per year or just 12.5 million?

Posey H8er · Post #18 » by **Posey H8er** » Wed Dec 12, 2007 4:11 am

Next step in Cubs offseason- Jimbo goes into a deep hibernation until February.

Post #19 » by **GYBE** » Wed Dec 12, 2007 4:12 am

12.5 a year, obviously. Not bad considering Hendry would've gone as high as $15 million a year most likely.

Ruben Douglas · Post #20 » by **Ruben Douglas** » Wed Dec 12, 2007 4:13 am

A.J. wrote:i love him batting second with soriano leading off, with or without roberts

I agree. But I honestly think the Cubs still need one more bat in their lineup. Either at SS or at 2B. Pie has to be allowed to play everyday in CF, and I think Soto will be very solid behind the plate. And Brian Roberts is the name being thrown around. The last player I want the Cubs to trade for is Tejada. He makes too much money, his play is declining, and he can't play a good SS anymore.