GM and Team President Lucas Luecke has denied reports that the Chicago Rangers are close to signing Asian baseball sensation Kosuke Fukudome. "There is no truth to this rumor, at this time, the financial constraints set forth on this franchise preclude us from dedicating such a large percentage of payroll on one player" says Luecke. Fukudome is interested in playing in a major metropolitan area, and Chicago is right up his alley. The exposure he would receive from playing for a team in the area would be great, and any team that acquires him will have great media coverage, not only in the United states, but also in Japan. The signing of a marquee free agent could be just what the Rangers need after a successful 2007 season and could help propel them past the pesky Park Ridge Marlins in 2008!
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