Cubs Rumors: Fukudome, Ibanez, Dempster

1st! Ha. Thanks for all your hard work Tim. I have been reading this site, along with your others for a very long time and it took me a while to every tell you that. This page alone has filled hour long discussions between my friends and I so many times.

About Fukudome.. I think the Cubs are in the best position to acquire him over other teams, having stated he was their number 1 priority from the beginning. I like Fukudome based on his talent, not just because he is left handed. I think Hendry is off keel if he adds several marginal left handers if he doesn't get K-Fukudome.

Also can you imagine Harry announcing games 160 some days a year with Fukudome in it.. That would be hilarious!

hey Tim, know you probably saw it and even may have mentioned it ~ but incase ya didnt figured I would add this Cubs tidbits here:

"The Cubs, who received almost no power production from the left side in 2007, want to add two left-handed hitting outfielders to their lineup. If they can sign Kosuke Fukudome from Japan, that would fill one spot. They've inquired about Geoff Jenkins, and some people in the organization want to see GM Jim Hendry pursue a trade for the Angels' Chone Figgins, a switch-hitter. But the Cubs probably don't have what it takes to land Figgins. The Angels value Figgins so highly, one person with ties to the Los Angeles organization said the team might ask the Cubs for third baseman Aramis Ramirez in return. "

yeah, got to it a bit after the post... :\ Just so many damn threads ~ fun stuff though! Thanks for continuing to keep us updated!

Oh and also thank you for expanding the "recent posts" sidebar ~ will make it much easier for us. As it was, we could post something only to notice the thread was gone by the time our post loaded :)

I've said it before, I hope Jim Hendry is aggresively pursuing other left handed power bats. Waiting for Fukudome brings back awful memories of the 05 offseason waiting for Furcal. Plus that name just suggests he's "messing" with our heads. Fukudome. (dome being "head" for those who couldn't see that. Ibanez is alright, but does anyone else feel like that's settling?

As a huge Cubs fan, I would have liked to have Ibanez 3 or 4 years ago, but not now unless its only for 1 year. He's a good clutch hitter which we really need in the 6th spot, but we couldnt use him inbetween Ramirez and Lee. I would much rather throw extra money at Fukudome first and hope he grabs.

Dempster needs to be traded for whatever we can get. You cant rely on him for anything: closer, starter, or bullpen. His stuff isnt overwhelming, and he is erratic. Certainly dont put him as our 5th starter!

I agree, bsox assertions of Tim's bias are completely unfounded and damn near offensive in their own right. Tim, please make the change from TypeKey asap. It's getting ridiculous.