Fukudome wants at least 3 year – 30 million contract

 

“Fukudome has doubles-power and will likely put up a high OBP in the Majors, but won’t slug a lot of home runs.[12] Defensively, he’s best suited for right field, but could plug into center if need be.[13] Mike Plugh, of Baseball Prospectus, says that “Fukudome is tailor-made for the Major Leagues. […] He has patience as well as power to the gaps, a recipe for success, especially if he chooses to play in a ballpark with a spacious outfield.” Plugh warns that Fukudome won’t hit more than 20 homers, “but 50 doubles is not out of the question[, and] when compared to his [Japanese] peers, […] his habitual .400+ OBP.”[14]

One projection system estimates that a 2007 version of Fukudome would put up a .300/.375/.500 line in the Majors.[15] Former New York Yankee third baseman Mike Pagliarulo, now an independent scout, called Fukudome one of Japan’s better athletes and said that, “when evaluating the 2007 MLB line-ups, Fukudome 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.” [16]

Quote from ArmchairGM. 

In my opinion, 3 year – 30 million contract wouldn’t be bad, if he was to hit like the scout report above.

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