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Report: Mariners to sign SS Kawasaki

Found January 04, 2012 on Pro Sports Daily: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Ichiro Suzuki
TEAMS: Seattle Mariners

The Seattle Mariners are closing in on a deal with Japanese shortstop Munenori Kawasaki. The Seattle Times, citing sources, reported that Kawasaki is expected to sign a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training. The 30-year-old Kawasaki batted .267 for the Fukuoka Softbank Hawks, who won the Japan Series championship. A left-handed hitter considered similar to Ichiro Suzuki, he has batted over .300 five times.
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