Cubs agree with Japanese closer Kyuji Fujikawa

[Milnertime]

Since we are "rebuilding" why not try young in house options and let whoever it is to grow into that role with this team.

Dual fronts, and all that.

[gaughan333]

He can barely hit .250 in AA.

When did 257 become barely 250? It's closer to 260

[Yagyu+]

Gordon Wittenmyer:

Fujikawa physical expected to be completed in next day or so; official announcement by Friday.

Cubs expect at least a player or two to play in WBC, but given first spring with team WBC vet Fujikawa not one of them.

[SenorGato]

Announcing him Friday with a bunch of others, RIGHT!? Better f'n be.

[Yagyu+]

Announcing him Friday with a bunch of others, RIGHT!? Better f'n be.

Maybe not. Carrie Muskat:

#Cubs waiting for Japanese RHP Kyuji Fujikawa to take physical before announcing deal. Could finalize next week.

[SenorGato]

Next week when they introduce a bunch of other guys, right?

Please end this embarrassment I have to feel every time I tell someone I'm a Cubs fan.

[Yagyu+]

Gordon Wittenmyer:

Fujikawa via Japanese outlet: "Mentally, I am ready to compete for the Cubs. But I have to take a physical 1st. I hope it all goes well."

[AaronMilesDavis]

RT @CarrieMuskat: Besides addition of 3B Ian Stewart, #Cubs also will introduce Fujikawa tmrw at Wrigley

Fujikawa deal done

[A New Era]

that's today right? Wonder if it will be live, and in the AM. I will try to record it on comcast if I can.

[gocubs2118]

Live stream.

http://www.csnchicago.com/live_cubs

[CubsFanBudMan74]

Live stream.

http://www.csnchicago.com/live_cubs

ty...now if you can just intepret what there saying much appreciated lol

[CubsFanBudMan74]

old white dude intrepreter just wierd to see that lol

[CubsFanBudMan74]

the intepreter looks hungover lol

[gocubs2118]

Always have to have the random zoom-in on Theo.

[CubsFanBudMan74]

think he said he will wear number 11?