Buzz: Fokudome Could Stay in Japan
According to Ken Rosenthal, citing ‘a source,’ at FOXSports.com, Japanese free-agent OF Kosuke Fukudome could opt to stay and play in 
Japan, as opposed to signing with a team in Major League Baseball.
Fukudome recently received a contract offer from the Tokyo Giants, ‘the pre-eminent team in Japan,’ writes Rosenthal.
Meanwhile, according to past reports, the San Francisco Giants, as well as the Padres and Cubs, have all shown interest in Fokudome.
Last week, at Dugout Central, Dugout Scout gave a detailed, first-hand scouting report of Fukudome, writing…
“Fukudome is one of the better athletes playing in Japan. He is capable of playing center field and right field…capable of hitting in the middle of the batting order or in the number two spot…could bat fifth in the line-up for 11 of the 30 teams. He projects to the following: .265 AVG, .380 OBP, 20–30 HR, 80–100 RBI and 10 SB.”
For more on Fukudome, check out his profile page at Armchair GM, complete with a collection of video.
