Cubs sign "Japanese Mariano Rivera" Kyuji Fujikawa for 2 years/9.2 Million
Over the past six seasons with the Hanshin Tigers, the 32-year-old record 202 saves while posting a 1.36 ERA, 0.86 WHIP, 12.4 K/9, and 2.3 BB/9 in 369 2/3 innings.
I understand that everyone wants good relievers, but as a 32-year-old. Why sign with the Cubs? It's not like they'll be contending in the next couple of years. I guess he really wanted to close.
Bowden points out it may lead to a Marmol trade. Maybe the Angels revisit their failed deal.
Here's a video on him. Very Strasburg-esque finish. Seems more violent coming out of a smaller guy.
