The Cubs made their smartest free agent acquisition in years Tuesday night, acquiring a top-of-the-order hitter with power and defensive skills in Kosuke Fukudome. If Jim Hendry does nothing for the rest of the offseason, he’s done well. If he gets Brian Roberts, he’s forgiven for Macias, Neifi, LaTroy, and Estes.

4 years, $48M for the Japanese star. In this market, that’s fair. Here’s hoping he’s more Hideki than Kazuo. Welcome to Chicago, Kosuke!