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Mets will not sign one of the remaining lefty-hitting backup outfielders, Joel Sherman of the Post reported. With Rick Ankiel signing a minor league deal to return to the Washington Nationals, little remained in the Mets' price range. Kosuke Fukudome,...
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February, 6, 2012 Feb 6 11:46 AM ET 2011 Season Stats GM HR RBI R OBP AVG 122 9 37 46 .296 .239 Rick Ankiel re-signed with the Washington Nationals on a minor league deal, further limiting the Mets' options for a lefty-hitting backup outfielder. At this...
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A supporter wearing a spider-man outfit cheers as South Koreans watch television broadcasting of the World Baseball Classic game between South Korea an Japan in San Diego, in front of the Seoul City Hall, 19 March 2006. The Korean fans were to be... View Photo »
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Feb 5 - 5:34 PM Jon Heyman of CBSSports.com reports that the Mets are still interested in acquiring a left-handed hitting outfielder. Heyman doesn't mention any specific names, but Rick Ankiel, Raul Ibanez, Johnny Damon and Kosuke Fukudome are likely...
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The 32-year-old free agent hit .239 with nine home runs and 37 runs batted in over 380 at-bats for the Washington Nationals in 2011. Ankiel made $1.5 million on a one-year deal last season. This post is being updated… MetsBlog.com publishes both rumor...
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Hendry was fired by Cubs chairman Tom Ricketts in July but stayed on to sign the team's June draft picks and work the trading deadline that sent outfielder Kosuke Fukudome to the Cleveland Indians for prospects. After enjoying four months of rest and...
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CLEVELAND, OH - SEPTEMBER 25: Kosuke Fukudome #1 and Ezequiel Carrera #12 of the Cleveland Indians clear out of the dugout following their final home game of the season on September 25, 2011 at Progressive Field in Cleveland, Ohio. The Minnesota Twins... View Photo »
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AM ET 01.30 | The Mets offseason may yet include a few additions. According to two team insiders, the club is looking for a veteran lefthanded bat for the bench, and is shopping in the aisle that includes Rick Ankiel, Kosuke Fukudome, Raul Ibanez and...
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However, the offseason isn't over just yet. According to MLB Trade Rumors, the Mets are looking for a left-handed outfielder, and fortunately for them, there are four options remaining: Kosuke Fukudome, Raul Ibanez, Johnny Damon and Rick Ankiel. Let's...
About Kosuke Fukudome
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Kosuke Fukudome (福留 孝介, Fukudome Kōsuke?, (ɸɯkɯdome koosɯke) born April 26, 1977, in Osaki, Soo District, Kagoshima, Japan) is a Japanese right fielder for the Chicago Cubs. Prior to arriving in the United States, Fukudome played nine seasons for the Chunichi Dragons of the Japanese Central League. He was also a member of the Japanese national... Full Article
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CLEVELAND, OH - SEPTEMBER 25: Kosuke Fukudome #1 and Ezequiel Carrera #12 of the Cleveland Indians clear out of the dugout following their final home game of the season on September 25, 2011 at Progressive Field in Cleveland, Ohio. The Minnesota Twins defeated the Indians 6-4.
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CLEVELAND, OH - SEPTEMBER 24: Kosuke Fukudome #1 of the Cleveland Indians hits a two RBI single during the sixth inning against the Minnesota Twins at Progressive Field on September 24, 2011 in Cleveland, Ohio.
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CLEVELAND, OH - SEPTEMBER 24: Jack Hannahan #9 and Kosuke Fukudome #1 celebrate after scoring on a single hit by Jason Kipnis #22 of the Cleveland Indians during the sixth inning against the Minnesota Twins at Progressive Field on September 24, 2011 in Cleveland, Ohio.
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Cleveland Indians' Kosuke Fukudome hits an RBI-single off Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Jim Hoey in the sixth inning in the first baseball game of a doubleheader, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2011, in Cleveland. Matt LaPorta scored.
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CLEVELAND, OH - SEPTEMBER 22: Kosuke Fukudome #1 and Ezequiel Carrera #12 celebrate with Asdrubal Cabrera #13 of the Cleveland Indians after Asdruble hit a three run home run during the seventh inning against the Chicago White Sox at Progressive Field on September 22, 2011 in Cleveland,...
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CLEVELAND, OH - SEPTEMBER 22: Jack Hannahan #9 celebrates with Ezequiel Carrera #12 of the Cleveland Indians after scoring on a two RBI single by Kosuke Fukudome #1 (not shown) during the fifth inning against the Chicago White Sox at Progressive Field on September 22, 2011 in Cleveland,...
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CLEVELAND, OH - SEPTEMBER 22: Kosuke Fukudome #1 of the Cleveland Indians runs down the third base line after hitting a solo home run during the first inning against the Chicago White Sox at Progressive Field on September 22, 2011 in Cleveland, Ohio.
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Cleveland Indians' Kosuke Fukudome singles to drive in two runs in the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox on Thursday, Sept. 22, 2011, in Cleveland. The Indians won 11-2.
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Cleveland Indians' Kosuke Fukudome, from Japan, circles the bases after a solo home run off Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Philip Humber in the first inning of a baseball game Thursday, Sept. 22, 2011, in Cleveland.
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CLEVELAND, OH - SEPTEMBER 21: Right Fielder Kosuke Fukudome #1 of the Cleveland Indians catches a fly ball hit by Dayan Viciedo #24 (not shown) of the Chicago White Sox during the second inning at Progressive Field on September 21, 2011 in Cleveland, Ohio.
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Cleveland Indians right fielder Kosuke Fukudome, from Japan, makes a leaping catch at the wall on a drive by Chicago White Sox's Dayan Viciedo in the second inning of a baseball game on Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2011, in Cleveland.
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CLEVELAND, OH - SEPTEMBER 20: Kosuke Fukudome #1 of the Cleveland Indians hits a solo home run during the fifth inning against the Chicago White Sox at Progressive Field on September 20, 2011 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Indians defeated the White Sox 4-3 during the first game of a double...
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Cleveland Indians' Kosuke Fukudome, of Japan, watches his ball after hitting a solo home run off Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Gavin Floyd during the fifth inning in the first baseball game of a doubleheader, Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2011, in Cleveland.
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MINNEAPOLIS, MN - SEPTEMBER 17: Ben Revere #11 of the Minnesota Twins traps the ball hit by Kosuke Fukudome #1 of the Cleveland Indians in center field in the sixth inning on September 17, 2011 at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Indians defeated the Twins 10-4.
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MINNEAPOLIS, MN - SEPTEMBER 17: Jason Kipnis #22, Kosuke Fukudome #1 and Asdrubal Cabrera #13 of the Cleveland Indians celebrate a win against the Minnesota Twins on September 17, 2011 at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Indians defeated the Twins 10-4.
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MINNEAPOLIS, MN - SEPTEMBER 16: Kosuke Fukudome #1 of the Cleveland Indians reacts to striking out against the Minnesota Twins in the first inning on September 16, 2011 at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Indians defeated the Twins 7-6.
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Cleveland Indians' Kosuke Fukudome goes high on the right field fence to take away a hit by Minnesota Twins' Brian Dinkelman during the ninth inning of a baseball game on Friday, Sept. 16, 2011 in Minneapolis. Cleveland won 7-6.
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Cleveland Indians right fielder Kosuke Fukudome, of Japan, fields a ground ball at the shortstop position during batting practice before a baseball game against the Texas Rangers, Thursday, Sept. 15, 2011, in Arlington, Texas.
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Cleveland Indians' Kosuke Fukudome, left, of Japan, pops out as Texas Rangers catcher Mike Napoli, front right, and home plate umpire Wally Bell look on in the third inning of a baseball game on Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2011, in Arlington, Texas. Napoli made the catch on the out in the 9-1...
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Cleveland Indians' Kosuke Fukudome, of Japan, is hit by a pitch from Texas Rangers' Michael Kirkman in the ninth inning of a baseball game Tuesday Sept. 13, 2011, in Arlington, Texas. The Rangers won 10-4.
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Cleveland Indians' Kosuke Fukudome, of Japan, follows through on a single to left off Texas Rangers' Matt Harrison in the third inning of a baseball game Tuesday Sept. 13, 2011, in Arlington, Texas.
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CLEVELAND, OH - SEPTEMBER 7: Kosuke Fukudome #1 of the Cleveland Indians bats against the Detroit Tigers during the third inning of their game on September 7, 2011 at Progressive Field in Cleveland, Ohio. The Tigers defeated the Indians 8-6.
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CLEVELAND, OH - SEPTEMBER 7: Kosuke Fukudome #1 of the Cleveland Indians grounds out against the Detroit Tigers during the sixth inning of their game on September 7, 2011 at Progressive Field in Cleveland, Ohio. The Tigers defeated the Indians 8-6.
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CLEVELAND, OH - SEPTEMBER 7: Kosuke Fukudome #1 of the Cleveland Indians fields a ball in the outfield during the fifth inning against the Detroit Tigers in their game on September 7, 2011 at Progressive Field in Cleveland, Ohio. The Tigers defeated the Indians 8-6.
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CHICAGO, IL - SEPTEMBER 10: Kosuke Fukudome #1 of the Cleveland Indians smiles as he talks with catcher A. J. Pierzynski #12 of the Chicago White Sox during the first inning at U.S. Cellular Field on September 10, 2011 in Chicago, Illinois. The White Sox defeated the Indians 7-3 in 10...
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CLEVELAND, OH - SEPTEMBER 25: Kosuke Fukudome #1 and Ezequiel Carrera #12 of the Cleveland Indians clear out of the dugout following their final home game of the season on September 25, 2011 at Progressive Field in Cleveland, Ohio. The Minnesota Twins defeated the Indians 6-4.
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