Munenori Kawasaki Just Left the Blue Jays, So We Rounded Up His 15 Greatest Moments
It’s a sad day in Toronto. After three exuberant, antic-filled seasons, Munenori Kawasaki is no longer a Blue Jay. Last night, the beloved free agent infielder signed a minor league contract with the Chicago Cubs.
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— Jon Morosi (@jonmorosi) January 21, 2016
Here’s what we’ll miss the most:
Those beautiful, beautiful dance moves.
Just how much he loved Canada.
The best interviews in all of baseball.
Here he is after Game 5 of the ALDS:
And during the post-game celebrations:
There was the time he only spoke English to a Japanese reporter. “In Canada, I only speak English, bro.”
And the time he got pied after a game-tying double:
Or that time he snuck into the scrum and interviewed Esmil Rogers:
His bromance with Barry Davis.
Here he is giving Barry the daily injury report:
The duo had a joyful reunion in 2014:
But nothing tops the time Muni explained the difference between himself and David Ortiz:
And the flashes of, you know, actual baseball.
Kawa hit a walk-off double in 2013:
He once robbed Mike Trout of a hit by ranging into right:
And here he is turning two:
So long, Muni. Thanks for the memories. We’ll always love you.