I first have to ask why Jim Hendry signed Shingo Takatsu today?  Is he coming to the Cubs to help out Fukudome adjust to the Major Leagues?  Could he possibly help out the Cubs bullpen?  I wouldn’t think he would actually do much help out of the bullpen for the Cubs to be honest.

Enjoy the minor leagues or heading back to Japan Shingo!  I don’t think you will last very long.  And Hendry, why the hell are you spending resources on a signing like this?  Complete a trade that we have been hearing about for the past 6 weeks!