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This website is an unofficial and independent source of news and information, and is not affiliated with any school, team or league. info@scout.com info@scout.com Sat, 25 May 2013 10:08:55 GMT http://backend.userland.com/rss Scout.com > People > Kosuke Fukudome Scout.com RSS Engine v1.0 (Server:SCOUTWEB9) 60 As Ichiro's contract is about to come to an end, the Mariners have an opportunity to reach out to Japan to get his replacement in three-time Central League batting champion Norichika Aoki. http://mariners.scout.com/2/1127022.html 2047 Rick Randall http://mariners.scout.com/2/1127022.html Thu, 10 Nov 2011 16:00:00 GMT 0 318 Seattle mariners The Cubs acquired outfielder Abner Abreu and right-handed pitcher Carlton Smith from the Cleveland Indians for outfielder Kosuke Fukudome and a cash consideration Thursday. In addition, outfielder Tyler Colvin was recalled from Triple-A Iowa. http://cubs.scout.com/2/1090136.html 2047 Cubs Media Relations http://cubs.scout.com/2/1090136.html Thu, 28 Jul 2011 19:56:00 GMT 0 260 Chi Cubs cubs The Cubs led the National League in quality starts last year with 95. It's been quite a different story in the early going of this season. http://cubs.scout.com/2/1065402.html 2047 The Sports XChange http://cubs.scout.com/2/1065402.html Mon, 18 Apr 2011 17:30:00 GMT 0 260 Chi Cubs cubs Even as the Cubs whittled their roster down to a manageable size by the middle of March, uncertainty hung over several areas of the team. http://cubs.scout.com/2/1057790.html 2047 The Sports XChange http://cubs.scout.com/2/1057790.html Mon, 21 Mar 2011 21:03:00 GMT 0 260 Chi Cubs cubs There should be a completely new feeling at spring training for the Cubs. http://cubs.scout.com/2/1049492.html 2047 The Sports XChange http://cubs.scout.com/2/1049492.html Sat, 19 Feb 2011 16:47:00 GMT 0 260 Chi Cubs cubs The Cubs wrapped up their organizational meetings, and then general manager Jim Hendry prepared for double-dip trips to Orlando, first for the GM meetings and then the winter meetings next month. http://cubs.scout.com/2/1022472.html 2047 The Sports XChange http://cubs.scout.com/2/1022472.html Tue, 16 Nov 2010 14:48:00 GMT 0 260 Chi Cubs cubs It's possible that rookie shortstop Starlin Castro could be moving up in the world, or at least in the Cubs' batting order. http://cubs.scout.com/2/972895.html 2047 Staff Reports http://cubs.scout.com/2/972895.html Thu, 27 May 2010 14:18:00 GMT 0 260 Chi Cubs cubs Sooner or later, the talk was bound to start. On Monday, it finally did. Ken Rosenthal of FoxSports.com wrote that if the Cubs don't turn things around soon, they should consider firing manager Lou Piniella and replacing him with bench coach Alan Trammell. http://cubs.scout.com/2/970796.html 2047 TSX and Staff Reports http://cubs.scout.com/2/970796.html Tue, 18 May 2010 14:14:00 GMT 0 260 Chi Cubs cubs Cubs right fielder Xavier Nady made his first start since April 24 on Tuesday, facing his former team, the Pirates. http://cubs.scout.com/2/968028.html 2047 The Sports XChange http://cubs.scout.com/2/968028.html Wed, 05 May 2010 16:43:00 GMT 0 260 Chi Cubs cubs Kosuke Fukudome is off to another fast start. The trick now is maintaining it. http://cubs.scout.com/2/967783.html 2047 The Sports XChange http://cubs.scout.com/2/967783.html Tue, 04 May 2010 17:46:00 GMT 0 260 Chi Cubs cubs It's been home run or bust for the Cubs so far. Cubs manager Lou Piniella has continually had to address questions about the middle of the order not hitting. First baseman Derrek Lee is batting .205, and third baseman Aramis Ramirez is at .152. http://cubs.scout.com/2/967112.html 2047 The Sports XChange http://cubs.scout.com/2/967112.html Sat, 01 May 2010 18:37:00 GMT 0 260 Chi Cubs cubs There appears to be a sense of urgency and not a sense of panic in Cubs camp after a 13-5 thrashing Thursday at the hands of the Diamondbacks extended the Cubs' losing streak to three games. http://cubs.scout.com/2/966939.html 2047 The Sports XChange http://cubs.scout.com/2/966939.html Fri, 30 Apr 2010 19:04:00 GMT 0 260 Chi Cubs cubs Cubs manager Lou Piniella likes the way his outfielders are playing. Just don't call it a "platoon" situation. http://cubs.scout.com/2/966143.html 2047 The Sports XChange http://cubs.scout.com/2/966143.html Tue, 27 Apr 2010 18:43:00 GMT 0 260 Chi Cubs cubs Cubs manager Lou Piniella says he has no plans to bench or platoon left fielder Alfonso Soriano, but he did say he will get all five of his outfielders work. http://cubs.scout.com/2/962536.html 2047 The Sports XChange http://cubs.scout.com/2/962536.html Thu, 15 Apr 2010 15:35:00 GMT 0 260 Chi Cubs cubs The mantra coming from the Cubs on Monday following their sloppy 16-5 loss at Atlanta in the season opener was that it was only one of 162 games. http://cubs.scout.com/2/960372.html 2047 The Sports XChange http://cubs.scout.com/2/960372.html Wed, 07 Apr 2010 16:07:00 GMT 0 260 Chi Cubs cubs The Cubs will open the season with almost a completely new bullpen for 2010. Manager Lou Piniella has never been known for his patience with the pen, but he says he expects some trying moments, largely because the Cubs have three rookie relievers. http://cubs.scout.com/2/959815.html 2047 The Sports XChange http://cubs.scout.com/2/959815.html Mon, 05 Apr 2010 18:13:00 GMT 0 260 Chi Cubs cubs Spring training was a relatively quiet one for the Cubs, with precious few battles for positions on a mostly veteran team. That doesn't mean there aren't questions and concerns, however. http://cubs.scout.com/2/958030.html 2047 The Sports XChange http://cubs.scout.com/2/958030.html Mon, 29 Mar 2010 19:51:00 GMT 0 260 Chi Cubs cubs The Cubs aren't in a crisis situation yet with their bullpen, but they are looking for all the help they can get, both from within the organization and through possible trades. http://cubs.scout.com/2/950259.html 2047 The Sports XChange http://cubs.scout.com/2/950259.html Tue, 02 Mar 2010 01:04:00 GMT 0 260 Chi Cubs cubs The Cubs' signing of center fielder Marlon Byrd solved one major problem, but what remains is a little sense of deja vu. http://cubs.scout.com/2/937214.html 2047 The Sports XChange http://cubs.scout.com/2/937214.html Tue, 12 Jan 2010 18:29:00 GMT 0 260 Chi Cubs cubs It should have come as no great surprise that the Cubs did not offer salary arbitration to any of their free agents: pitchers Rich Harden and Chad Fox and outfielder Reed Johnson. http://cubs.scout.com/2/926968.html 2047 The Sports XChange http://cubs.scout.com/2/926968.html Mon, 07 Dec 2009 21:47:00 GMT 0 260 Chi Cubs cubs