Japanese infielder Munenori Kawasaki says he's been invited to spring training by the Mariners, according to an ESPN.com report.
"I'll be going to Arizona in February to compete for a job," he said Thursday.
Kawasaki batted .267 with 161 hits in 144 games last season to help lead the Softbank Hawks to their first Japan Series championship in eight years.
Kawasaki Eyes Spring Training With M's




