Could a fan favorite from Toronto end up on the North Side this spring?
According to a Wednesday-night report from Fox Sports' Jon Morosi, the Cubs signed former Blue Jays infielder Munenori Kawasaki to a minor league deal.
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Kawasaki, a Japanese native, appeared in 201 games over the past three seasons with the Blue Jays. Last season, he made only 34 plate appearances, but he he made 289 and 274 plate appearances in 2013 and 2014, respectively.
In three seasons in Toronto, he posted a .242/.326/.301 slash line with 64 runs scored, 43 RBIs and 58 walks compared to 96 strikeouts.
He also earned the adoration of Blue Jays fans with his outgoing personality.
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He earned a bit of baseball fame with the postgame interview/celebration above following his walk-off double to send the Blue Jays to a win over the Orioles in May 2013.