Even with the questionable ownership issues, Jim Hendry and the Cubs filled a major hole by signing Fukudome from Japan. A great defender, solid left handed bat almost .400 on base percentage, this is a major upgrade for Lou and the Cubs. In fact, Sweet Lou is one of the reasons that supposedly Fukudome is coming to the North Side.
Last year the platooning of Murdoch, Floyd, etc left Cubs' fans wanting some stability in the outfield. This will definitely shore up that need.
Furthermore, coupled with the Sox losing out to the Giants for Aaron Rowand, it sticks it in the eye to the South Siders, who claimed to be in the running. Whether they were or not, I doubt, but so far Kenny Williams has two shortstops and trades his best player. But I digress, more on the Fukudome here.
