He became a free agent in 2007 and was signed by the Chicago Cubs to a four year deal worth $48 million. He played for the Cubs until 2011 and was an MLB All-Star in 2008. In 2011 Fukudome joined the Cleveland Indians and then signed a one year deal worth $1 million with the Chicago White Sox in 2012. He was signed and released by the New York Yankees in 2012. Kosuke joined the Hanshin Tigers in 2013. He has also led Japan to two World Baseball Classic Gold medals in 2006 and 2009.
