Blue Jays fan favourite Kawasaki signs with Cubs: report

Colourful infielder gets minor-league deal

CBC Sports Posted: Jan 21, 2016 8:56 AM ET Last Updated: Jan 21, 2016 8:56 AM ET

Veteran infielder Munenori Kawasaki, a fan favourite during his time with the Toronto Blue Jays, has signed a minor-league deal with the Chicago Cubs, Fox Sports reported Thursday.

Source: #Cubs sign former #BlueJays infielder Munenori Kawasaki to minor-league deal. @FOXSports

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The 34-year-old from Japan endeared himself to Toronto fans with his colourful personality and enthusiastic playing style, which helped many overlook his limited ability.

Jays' Munenori Kawasaki has some fun with CBC reporter1:15

Kawasaki is a career .234 hitter with a .314 on-base percentage and one home run over parts of four major-league seasons, including the last three with the Blue Jays.

He was left off Toronto's post-season roster as the Jays made their run to the American League Championships Series in 2015.

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