Baseball for the Thinking Fan

Login | Register | Feedback

btf_logo
You are here > Home > Baseball Newsstand > Discussion
Baseball Primer Newsblog
— The Best News Links from the Baseball Newsstand

Friday, December 02, 2011

Seattle Times: Mariners GM Jack Zduriencik says he’s “aware” of Japanese shortstop Munenori Kawasaki

But wouldn’t someone named Kawasaki want to play for the Swallows? And wear number 61?

Last night, Japanese shortstop Munenori Kawasaki of the champion Softbank Hawks announced at a press conference that he was becoming a free agent. Then, in an interesting twist, he told Japanese media that he wants to play in the major leagues, but only for the Mariners so he could team with Ichiro.

Not everyday the Mariners are flat out handed a free agent with zero competition. Especially one from Japan who won’t require a posting fee.

But would the Mariners want him?

vortex of dissipation Posted: December 02, 2011 at 01:10 AM | 2 comment(s) Login to Bookmark
  Tags: japan, mariners

Reader Comments and Retorts

Go to end of page

Statements posted here are those of our readers and do not represent the BaseballThinkFactory. Names are provided by the poster and are not verified. We ask that posters follow our submission policy. Please report any inappropriate comments.

   1. RollingWave Posted: December 02, 2011 at 08:10 AM (#4004979)
I hope he's aware that the M's sucked for the last two year and he's running a littlllle short on time.
   2. Jefferson Manship (Dan Lee) Posted: December 02, 2011 at 11:55 AM (#4004998)
He'd fit in nicely with the Mariners.

Good glove, not much of a hitter (~.730 OPS in Japan since '07), doesn't draw walks, doesn't hit for power, reasonable speed, 30 years old. I'm surprised they haven't already signed him.

You must be Registered and Logged In to post comments.

 

 

<< Back to main

BBTF Partner

Dynasty League Baseball

Support BBTF

donate

Thanks to
Tuque
for his generous support.

You must be logged in to view your Bookmarks.

Hot Topics

Newsblog: Sources: Wade Miley back with Brewers on 1-year, $8.5M deal
(5 - 10:48am, Dec 05)
Last: RoyalsRetro (AG#1F)

Newsblog: OT - NBA Redux Thread for the End of 2023
(142 - 9:19am, Dec 05)
Last: Crosseyed and Painless

Newsblog: OT - 2023 NFL thread
(80 - 8:05am, Dec 05)
Last: SoSH U at work

Newsblog: Who is on the 2024 Baseball Hall of Fame ballot and what’s the induction process?
(359 - 7:34am, Dec 05)
Last: Lassus

Newsblog: Angels narrowly avoided the luxury tax
(9 - 6:43am, Dec 05)
Last: Starring Bradley Scotchman as RMc

Newsblog: OT - November* 2023 College Football thread
(320 - 12:47am, Dec 05)
Last: AuntBea odeurs de parfum de distance sociale

Newsblog: Forbes: For MLB, Las Vegas, And Oakland, The A’s Name And Brand Should Stay Put
(42 - 9:49pm, Dec 04)
Last: Walt Davis

Newsblog: OT - College Football Bowl Spectacular (December 2023 - January 2024)
(7 - 8:43pm, Dec 04)
Last: Howie Menckel

Newsblog: Orioles holding out for development rights as lease deadline nears
(2 - 7:38pm, Dec 04)
Last: Benji Gil Gamesh VII - The Opt-Out Awakens

Newsblog: Braves acquire Jarred Kelenic, Marco Gonzales, Evan White from Mariners
(14 - 7:05pm, Dec 04)
Last: The Duke

Newsblog: Zack Britton details analytics ‘rift’ that’s plaguing Yankees
(13 - 5:26pm, Dec 04)
Last: Ron J

Newsblog: Leyland, postseason manager extraordinaire, elected to Hall
(20 - 4:19pm, Dec 04)
Last: Ziggy: social distancing since 1980

Newsblog: Hot Stove Omnichatter
(69 - 4:04pm, Dec 04)
Last: cardsfanboy

Newsblog: Sportsnet's Ben Wagner out as voice of Blue Jays radio broadcasts
(5 - 12:13pm, Dec 04)
Last: Russ

Newsblog: OT: Wrestling Thread November 2014
(3020 - 8:49am, Dec 04)
Last: aberg
About Baseball Think Factory | Write for Us | Copyright © 1996-2021 Baseball Think Factory
User Comments, Suggestions, or Complaints | Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Advertising

Page rendered in 0.5857 seconds
48 querie(s) executed