Cubs' Fujikawa 'can be a closer in the major leagues'
(MCT) — NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Cubs continue to decline public comment on their signing of veteran Japanese League pitcher Kyuji Fujikawa — only because he has not yet passed his physical, which is expected Wednesday — but they will be getting a legitimate bullpen closer.
"Yes, he can be a closer in the major leagues," one Japanese League team executive from an opposing team said Monday at the winter meetings.
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