Jim Hendry made it official today. The Chicago Cubs have signed Japanese all-star Kosuke Fukudome to a four-year contract. Fukudome has a lifetime .305 batting average with the Chunichi Dragons in Japan's Central League.
Fukudome bats lefthanded and throws righthanded. The Cubs have not kept secret their desire to sign the outfielder if he decided to play in North America. The Cub lineup has too many righthanded hitters for the team's win-loss record. If all goes as planned, Fukudome will redress that problem.
Fukudome is also a four-time gold glove winner.
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