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TORONTO - He may not be the answer to the Blue Jays problems but general manager Alex Anthopoulos hopes to have popular Japanese infielder Munenori Kawasaki back next year.The 33-year-old Kawasaki brings more than a bat and glove to Toronto.Anthopoulos, at his end-of-season media session Sunday, said all you need to do is watch Kawasaki in the dugout.(The) different people he sits beside during the game and the different backgrounds, knowing he cant speak English, just shows you how he can connect to anybody, said Anthopoulos. Its amazing.Manager John Gibbons agrees.Hes a special guy, said the Texan. Thats not what the game is all about, but hes good for our team.Jays fans love Kawasaki for his quirky mannerisms, from stretching in the field inbetween plays to bowing to teammates. Despite his limited English, he even won a sponsorship with a local car dealership.He spent all but three games in April and May with triple-A Buffalo, returning to Toronto in mid-June. In 82 games, he hit. 258 with 17 runs batted in. Wearing No. 66, he struck out 49 times in 240 at-bats but prolonged more than a few of those at-bats with his plate coverage, making things difficult for the pitcher.And he can play anywhere on the left side of the infield.You feel good when he goes to the plate or if theres a play hes got to make on the field, you think hes going to get it done, and he normally does, said Gibbons. Hes been a pleasure. I mean, hes an uplifting guy.Weve got some extreme personalities in that clubhouse. Hes a guy that everybody kind of gravitates to and has fun with.Kawasaki, who signed a minor-league deal with the Jays this year, played in Japan from 2000 to 2011 before joining the Seattle Mariners in 2012. The next year he joined Toronto.He sealed his part in Jays lore in May 2013 with a game-winning double in a 6-5 walkoff win against Baltimore.In a memorable post-game TV interview, an excited Kawasaki said Thank you very much. My name is Munenori Kawasaki, I come from Japan, I am Japaneeeeese.He then consulted some notes.My teammates gave me an opportunity, so I wanted to do something about it, he added.He got no further as he was pied by a teammate and doused in Gatorade.Asked Sunday if he wants Kawasaki back in 2015, Gibbons said: I love the guy.I dont know whats going to happen with the team, but hell be playing somewhere. I know that.Anthopoulos went further.I think well look to bring him back. I think that goes without saying, said the GM. I havent talked to him. I dont know what his desires are. I dont think the finances have ever been an issue for him. My understanding is he can make more money in Japan, but hes wanted to play here.Well see. I dont know what his goals are for the off-season, but at some point well sit down with him.Follow @NeilMDavidson on Twitter Shabazz Muhammad Authentic Jersey . -- The Detroit Lions signed first-round pick Eric Ebron to a four year contract Friday. Chase Budinger Jersey . Blake Griffin dominated the paint with 20 points, Jamal Crawford scored 25 and the Clippers ended their nearly two-week journey away from Los Angeles with a 114-86 win Monday night over the Milwaukee Bucks. http://www.shopthetimberwolvesonline.com/womens-kevin-martin-basketball-jersey/ . Cheers filled the arena for most of the game as fans rooted for their Jets, but also for Ducks forward Teemu Selanne, who made his much-anticipated return to Winnipeg. Kevin Martin Jersey .com) - The Charlotte Hornets are still waiting for the Lance Stephenson experiment to pay major dividends and will try to stop a nine-game losing streak Wednesday versus the visiting Chicago Bulls. Gary Neal Swingman Jersey . This time, he finally had some help when he sat down to take a rest. Love had 42 points and 16 rebounds, Ricky Rubio tied a franchise high with 17 assists, and the Timberwolves beat Paul George and the Indiana Pacers 104-91 on Wednesday night.COLUMBUS, Ohio - Hector Jimenez scored in the 90th minute to lift the short-handed Columbus Crew into a 1-1 tie with D.C. United on Saturday night. Jimenez took a long ball from Wil Trapp on the left flank and fired a perfect shot from 18 yards into the upper right corner for his first goal of the season. The Crew (3-1-2) were playing with 10 men after Bernardo Anor was sent off for a two-footed tackle on Perry Kitchen in the 81st minute.dddddddddddd D.C. (2-2-2) took the lead in the 31st minute on Fabian Espindolas goal off a turnover created in the midfield by Nick DeLeon, who stripped the ball from Federico Higuain. DeLeon split two defenders with a ball that Espindola ran onto down the left side. Espindola overpowered goalkeeper Steve Clark. cheap jerseys wholesale jerseys ' ' '