Stay With Us Munenori Kawasaki

          Muneori Kawasaki may be close to signing a minor league deal with the Blue Jays. After the Blue Jays’ saga with Takashi Toritani ended with the player staying in Japan, we’re getting word that there is interest in Kawasaki.We all know this fun loving japanesse short stop. Every thing from his comical antics to his game winning home run against the Baltimore Orioles on June 26, 2013.

Sources are suggesting the Blue Jays are the fan favourite short stop is looking for a 2 year deal with incentives to be added to the 40 man roster for the 2015 season.

At 33 years old, Kawasaki has a few more years of baseball left in him. In the fall it was thought that he would return to his native Japan to play ball if he didn’t get an acceptable MLB offer. It isn’t clear that a minor league offer is “acceptable” to the infielder, though. If we consider the past couple years, perhaps Kawasaki knows what we all know: a minor league deal doesn’t really mean he won’t see playing time at Rogers Centre. Let’s be honest. In the run of a season, it would be awesome if he sees plenty of playing time at perhaps the 2nd base role.  This signing, while minor, would certainly be welcome by Blue Jays fans. Kawasaki has played (and performed) his way into the hearts of many. It seems odd, but Blue Jays fans have a soft spot for guys who work hard but do not put up huge numbers. However, Kawasaki also provides quirky entertainment that may help to keep this clubhouse loose if that is a concern.

-Ace