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Chicago Cubs Reportedly Sign Coveted Japanese Closer Kyuji Fujikawa

December 1, 2012 by · Leave a Comment 

In what would be a surprise move, the Chicago Cubs have reportedly signed coveted Japanese closer Kyuji Fujikawa. Fox's Ken Rosenthal has the scoop: Sources: #Cubs in agreement with Japanese closer Kyuji Fujikawa. Rival executives involved in bidding had expected him to go to #Angels.— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) December 1, 2012 Fujikawa deal with #Cubs is two years with a vesting option for a third. He likely will be the team's closer.— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) December 1, 2012 If Fujikawa option does not vest, #Cubs hold $5.5M club option with $500K buyout. A total of $9.5M guaranteed.— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) December 1, 2012 Rosenthal ...

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