Article: WET AND WILD GWYNN JR. HAS 2 HITS, WINNING SAC FLY.(SPORTS)

Article: Quite a hit Fukudome center of attention on his first day at Cubs camp.(Sports)
Daily Herald (Arlington Heights, IL);  February 16, 2008 ;     688 words ......came over Cubs camp Friday as Kosuke Fukudome stepped into the covered batting cage...On a chilly, damp day at Fitch Park, Fukudome brightened things up considerably by...Shortly after 8 a.m., their man arrived. Fukudome passed through the media ranks and headed...

Article: Fukudome's in the house CUBS
News Sun, The (Waukegan, IL);  December 20, 2007 ;     579 words ...THE ASSOCIATED PRESS CHICAGO - Kosuke Fukudome caught the attention of the Chicago Cubs...accompanied his talent. When it came time for Fukudome to decide on his future, the Cubs took...right field, he was our only target." Fukudome, a left-handed hitter with power, speed...

Article: RAINY DAY ENDS IN A SUNNY WAY; Young ambition; Gwynn gets season off to a good start
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel;  April 1, 2008 ;     700+ words ......with two strikes, no less. Gwynn saved the best for last...his proud papa at any time, Gwynn plopped down in front of...Still, he knew exactly what Gwynn was feeling inside. "It's...scored the decisive run on Gwynn's sacrifice fly. "It's a...before departing after Kosuke Fukudome singled ...

Article: Waiting patiently But expect Cubs to move fast once Fukudome decides.(Sports)
Daily Herald (Arlington Heights, IL);  December 10, 2007 ;     425 words ......expect fast action this week on Kosuke Fukudome. The Japanese outfield star is in the...are expected to be the high bidder for Fukudome as the parent Tribune Co. goes out with...Giants also are expected to inquire about Fukudome, who may pick a U.S. team as early as...

Article: Cubs welcome Fukudome
Telegraph - Herald (Dubuque);  February 16, 2008 ;     700+ words ...MESA, Ariz. (AP) - Kosuke Fukudome walked into the Chicago Cubs'spring training...prank by Carlos Zambrano. Zambrano had pulled Fukudome's familiar No. 1 jersey over his broad shoulders and Fukudome found a No. 11 hanging in his locker instead...

Article: Focusing in on Fukudome; Outfielder armed and dangerous, but is he real deal?
Chicago Sun-Times;  November 18, 2007 ;     700+ words ...There is widespread agreement that Kosuke Fukudome, a left- handed hitting outfielder, is...what does that mean? Just how good is Fukudome? Could he be the second coming of Ichiro...guy [Ichiro] is in another world. But Fukudome will play an exceptional outfield, and...

Article: Despite lefty lineup, Fukudome left out again.(Sports)
Daily Herald (Arlington Heights, IL);  September 16, 2008 ;     321 words ......seems to be a case of anybody but Fukudome. Piniella went with a lineup full...noticeably absent was right fielder Kosuke Fukudome, who has started just one game in the last seven. So far in September, Fukudome has made just 3 starts in 11 games...

Article: Cubs, Fukudome slowed to a crawl
SouthtownStar (Chicago, IL);  June 7, 2008 ;     519 words ......Soon after, Cubs right fielder Kosuke Fukudome took the field for the Cubs, looking...Cubs, and Los Angeles prevailed 3-0. Fukudome went 0-for-3. But going into the game...burgeoning force on the road. In fact, Fukudome, who hit 30 or more homers four times...

Article: Fukudome 'the perfect fit'; Hendry gets his man, bringing Japanese star to North Side with four-year, $48 million deal
Chicago Sun-Times;  December 12, 2007 ;     621 words ......the Cubs reached agreement with Kosuke Fukudome on a four- year deal believed to be worth...trade instead. Cubs evaluators have had Fukudome, 30, in their sights since 2004, Hendry...handed bat for the middle of the order. Fukudome has a legitimate right-field arm with...

Article: Cubs staying afloat, thanks to Fukudome
Chicago Sun-Times (IL);  June 9, 2009 ;     700+ words ...By the middle of last season, Kosuke Fukudome was the only Cubs hitter in a steady...offensive team in the National League, and Fukudome was their biggest disappointment -- a...anymore and signed Milton Bradley to play Fukudome's position and take his lefty role in...

Article: The right answer Especially for the Cubs, as Fukudome helps solve their outfield puzzle.(Sports)
Daily Herald (Arlington Heights, IL);  December 12, 2007 ;     700+ words ......contract with Japanese right fielder Kosuke Fukudome. The deal is believed to be worth slightly...he did happy after the long pursuit of Fukudome finally ended. When Opening Day rolls around March 31 at Wrigley Field, look for Fukudome to be decked out in uniform No. 1. He...

Article: Piniella raves about Fukudome's swing
Courier News (Elgin, IL);  February 16, 2008 ;     506 words ......is lost in the translation with Kosuke Fukudome when the Cubs' new right fielder swings...after getting his first in-person look at Fukudome with a bat with the former Japanese batting...reasons Cubs brass had the left-hitting Fukudome on its radar for four years and pursued...

Article: Fukudome up to second in order
SouthtownStar (Chicago, IL);  April 12, 2008 ;     361 words ......finally moved base-reaching freak Kosuke Fukudome from the fifth spot to the more fitting...not that it'll last more than a day. Fukudome, whose .488 on-base percentage entering...him in both places,'' Piniella said of Fukudome being suited for the No. 2 spot. Fukudome...

Article: Cubs out front in Fukudome chase; Japanese outfielder with Hunter- like price is No. 1 priority
Chicago Sun-Times;  December 4, 2007 ;     625 words ......serious about Japanese free agent Kosuke Fukudome, the Cubs remain the team to beat for...outfielder, the Cubs have made it clear Fukudome is their top offseason target. And indications...large pack of suitors. The market for Fukudome could approach the strength of the center...