Cubs to sign OF Gathright

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<!--quoteo(post=5269:date=Dec 16 2008, 06:57 PM:name=sleepyhead)-->QUOTE (sleepyhead @ Dec 16 2008, 06:57 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->I can't believe people are talking about DFA'ing Fuk. I know someone pointed it out already, but this isn't football. We'd be on the hook.

I have to ask, am I the only one that holds out hope for Fuk? He started off last season good enough that I can't believe he's total crap. New year, platoon situation, it could be just what he needs.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->

I would not at all be surprised to see Fukudome have a big year. He shows excellent plate discipline it just seemed that he got himself into a guessing game that made him late on fastballs and ahead of anything offspeed. It will be interesting to see what kind of a hitter he is going to decide to be when spring training gets here.