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MUNENORI KAWASAKI

Japan Times
BASEBALL
Jul 14, 2019
Former MLB, NPB star Munenori Kawasaki charms fans in Taiwan
Popular former major leaguer Munenori Kawasaki charmed Taiwanese fans Saturday with his mix of humor and mischief before beginning his coaching stint next month with Taiwan's Wei Chuan Dragons.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Mar 26, 2018
Munenori Kawasaki released by Hawks, likely to retire
Popular former major league infielder Munenori Kawasaki has been released by the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks and is stepping away, perhaps permanently, from the game because of a nerve disorder, he said Monday.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Apr 28, 2017
Hawks' Kawasaki makes triumphant return in first NPB game since 2012
On a night when both teams were sporting throwback uniforms, the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks introduced a throwback player, former big leaguer Munenori Kawasaki, in Friday's 3-1 Pacific League win over the Orix Buffaloes.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Apr 27, 2017
Hawks call up Kawasaki from farm team
Munenori Kawasaki has been promoted to the top team for this weekend's three-game series against the Orix Buffaloes, Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks manager Kimiyasu Kudo said Thursday.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Apr 1, 2017
Kawasaki finalizes agreement to return to Hawks
Popular infielder Munenori Kawasaki joined the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks on Saturday on a one-year deal believed to be worth ¥90 million (roughly $808,000).
BASEBALL / MLB
Jan 19, 2017
Kawasaki vows to play for Cubs this season
Infielder Munenori Kawasaki posted on his official blog Thursday that he will play with the Chicago Cubs again this season.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Nov 3, 2016
Kawasaki glad to experience Cubs' long-awaited title triumph from bench
The Chicago Cubs' first World Series championship in 108 years was also a triumph for minor league infielder Munenori Kawasaki.
BASEBALL / MLB
Jul 12, 2016
Kawasaki sent back to Triple-A Iowa
Utility infielder Munenori Kawasaki has been sent down to Triple-A Iowa, the Chicago Cubs announced Tuesday.
BASEBALL / MLB
Jul 10, 2016
Cubs recall infielder Kawasaki from Triple-A Iowa
The Chicago Cubs on Saturday recalled infielder Munenori Kawasaki from Triple-A Iowa.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Apr 16, 2016
Cubs send Kawasaki back to minors
The Chicago Cubs said Friday that they have optioned infielder Munenori Kawasaki back to Triple-A Iowa.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Apr 9, 2016
Kawasaki called up from Triple-A
The Chicago Cubs called up infielder Munenori Kawasaki from Triple-A Iowa as an injury replacement, the club said Friday.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Mar 30, 2016
Cubs release, re-sign Kawasaki
Munenori Kawasaki will begin the season in the minors, the Chicago Cubs said Tuesday.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Mar 13, 2016
Kawasaki shines in spring contest
Munenori Kawasaki continued his spring hitting streak to four games on Saturday with a two-run double and single.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Feb 25, 2016
Kawasaki delighted to don Cubs uniform
Live-wire infielder Munenori Kawasaki enjoyed his first day of spring training with the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday.
BASEBALL / MLB
Jan 22, 2016
Cubs, Kawasaki OK minor league pact
Free agent infielder Munenori Kawasaki has agreed to a minor league deal with the Chicago Cubs, according to U.S. media reports on Thursday.
BASEBALL / MLB
Dec 15, 2015
Kawasaki dresses up as Santa Claus, visits hospital
Santa Claus came to Kurume University Hospital on Tuesday in the form of popular big league infielder Munenori Kawasaki.
BASEBALL / MLB
Jun 27, 2015
Blue Jays send Kawasaki back to Triple-A Buffalo
The Toronto Blue Jays announced on Friday that they have optioned infielder Munenori Kawasaki to Triple-A Buffalo.
BASEBALL / MLB
Jan 17, 2015
Kawasaki agrees to deal with Jays
The Toronto Blue Jays announced on Friday that they had re-signed infielder Munenori Kawasaki to a minor league contract.
BASEBALL / MLB
Jun 27, 2013
Blue Jays option Kawasaki
The Toronto Blue Jays said Tuesday they have optioned Munenori Kawasaki to the Triple-A Buffalo.
BASEBALL / MLB
Apr 15, 2013
Kawasaki gets call-up after Reyes put on DL
The Toronto Blue Jays says they have called up minor league infielder Munenori Kawasaki to the majors in a short-term move to take the place of injured shortstop Jose Reyes.

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