Found February 24, 2012 on
mlb.com:
With the news that Ryan Braun had won the appeal of his positive drug test and 50-game
suspension on Thursday, Glen Perkins raised some
concerns about Major League Baseball's drug-testing policy.
Original Story:
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?y...
THE BACKYARD
BEST OF MAXIM
AROUND THE WEB
RELATED ARTICLES
Twins' Nishioka could see time at third base
One day before official team workouts begin, the Minnesota Twins welcomed first baseman Justin Morneau, who arrived to camp Thursday. Things will start to get interesting Friday when position players join the pitchers and catchers in full-team workouts. In all, Minnesota will have 67 players in Fort Myers, Fla., this year for spring training.FOXSportsNorth.com will track reports...
Twins' Zumaya hurts elbow in throwing session
Joel Zumaya's comeback bid with the Minnesota Twins took a worrisome turn on Saturday when the reliever ended a throwing session early because of discomfort in his right elbow.
Twins general manager Terry Ryan says Zumaya will have an MRI exam on Sunday to determine the severity of the injury. Zumaya declined to speak with reporters after the workout.
Zumaya has not pitched...
Concussion May Cut Morneau’s Career Short
Jimmy KraftRecently, Minnesota Twin’s first baseman Justin Morneau dropped hints that if his concussion-like symptoms comeback, he’s not going to continue playing baseball, according to Jim Souhan of the Minneapolis Star-Tribune. “Well, I don’t think there will be a career if it’s something I’m dealing with,’’ Morneau said. “That’s the reality of the whole thing...
MLB Preview 2012: The Minnesota Twins
Just about a year ago, I extolled the joys of Target Field and pointed out that the Minnesota Twins finish to 2010 was better than expected. 2011 was going to be a different year. When I said different, I didn’t mean a 63-99 season. Last year was bad, just all around bad. It started out bad in spring training when Joe Mauer didn’t catch a game until mid-March, and then went downhill...
Gardenhire impressed by early workouts
Twins manager Ron Gardenhire said Saturday that he likes what he's been seeing from his position players in their first two days of full workouts.
With Morneau at camp, Gardenhire optimistic
Twins first baseman Justin Morneau made his first appearance at big league camp on Thursday, and he is expected to participate in the club's first official workout on Friday.
Twins reliever Joel Zumaya injures elbow in throwing session
(source feed provided no summary content for this entry)
Twins' first rule of camp: Forget the 99
Ron Gardenhire is trying to purge his memory of all of last year's losses. Having healthy stars is the best way to do it.
Twins' Morneau reports to camp (AP)
Justin Morneau has reported for duty for Minnesota Twins spring training. The slugger visited the team's spring training facility in Fort Myers, Fla., on Thursday, one day before the team is scheduled to hold its first full-squad workout. Morneau has missed 174 games the last two seasons because of a concussion and injuries to his shoulder, neck, wrist and foot.
Morneau returns for Twins after concussion issues
FORT MYERS, FLA. (AP) - Justin Morneau is healthy and ready to go for the Minnesota Twins. But he knows there are no guarantees that the concussion issues of the last two seasons are over.Morneau says he'll fully participate during the team's first full-squad workout on Friday. He says he's ...
Zumaya to have an MRI on troublesome elbow
Joel Zumaya's comeback bid with the Minnesota Twins took a worrisome turn on Saturday when the reliever ended a throwing session early because of discomfort in his right elbow.
Morneau reports for Twins spring training
Justin Morneau has reported for duty for Minnesota Twins spring training.
Justin Morneau admits concussion problems are career-threatening
(source feed provided no summary content for this entry)
| Latest Rumors | The Backyard | Going Viral |
|
|
Today's Best Stuff |
For BloggersJoin the Yardbarker Network for more promotion, traffic, and money. |
Company Info |
Help |
What is Yardbarker?Yardbarker is the largest network of sports blogs and pro athlete blogs on the web. This site is the hub of the Yardbarker Network, where our editors and algorithms curate the best sports content from our network and beyond. |











|
February 24, 2012



