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Seattle Mariners invite Munenori Kawasaki to spring training

Found January 05, 2012 on The [Five]:
PLAYERS: Ichiro Suzuki
TEAMS: Seattle Mariners

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Well, it turns out that Japanese infielder Munenori Kawasaki is a man of his word. Recall, earlier this year Kawasaki said he would play in America if, and only if, he could play with Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki. Well, earlier today the 30-year-old announced: “I’ll be going to Arizona in February to compete for [...]
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