JUSTIN MORNEAU RUMORS

Links of the Day 6/18/13

This Tuesday feels as though it should be significantly later in the week. Minnesota is cursed, and therefor, so too is Justin Morneau. If Tim Tebow had wanted, he may have ended up as an Angel. Like, an Anaheim/Los Angeles Angel, not some sort of hackneyed attempt at religious humor. Both the Colts and Vikings had a player on this list of hardest hitters. SCOREBOARD MLB Chicago...
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Justin Morneau and the curse of Minnesota sports

I’ll make this introduction short. I’m from Minnesota, and for the most part I stand behind my home-state athletics. I won’t share my religious views, but I don’t subscribe to karma, because as a fan of Minnesota sports believing in it would be depressing. I don’t want to sound like another member of a tortured fanbase, but Minnesota’s luck with injuries the past few...
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1 day ago  |  Discuss

Foul Paul! Dealing With Crappy Team Syndrome (CTS)

We have all been here. Your team is done. It’s only June, but you get that feeling that your season is over. This is the same feeling that the Kansas City Royals experience about this time of year. This also applies to the Twins, although they have felt this sensation around March 13th in recent years.(Every spring I imagine Justin Morneau and Joe Mauer seeing each other for the...
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5 days ago  |  Discuss

Twins look to hand Phillies fifth consecutive loss

The Minnesota Twins didn't exactly explode offensively, but they came through with timely hits to open their series with the Philadelphia Phillies in winning fashion. Philadelphia will have to rely on rookie right-hander Tyler Cloyd to avoid a season-high fifth straight loss Wednesday night, though he's been solid thus far. The Twins (28-33) entered this three-game set having...
Via Fox Sports North
7 days ago  |  Discuss

Despite power outage, Justin Morneau leads Twins in RBI

MINNEAPOLIS Even though Justin Morneau hasn't homered in over 160 at-bats, the Twins first baseman has still been a big part of Minnesota's offense. Such was the case Tuesday, when Morneau went 3-for-4 with a double and drove in the go-ahead run in the bottom of the sixth inning to help Minnesota top Philadelphia by a 3-2 final at Target Field. Morneau's single with...
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7 days ago  |  Discuss

Twins 3, Phillies 2

Justin Morneau hit the go-ahead single in the eighth inning to cap a three-hit night and carry the Minnesota Twins to a 3-2 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday. Jamey Carroll - who had two hits and snapped a 0-for-24 slump - drew a walk to start the eighth off reliever Mike Adams (1-4) and ended up on third after a Joe Mauer single and a fielder's choice. Josh Willingham...
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7 days ago  |  Discuss

Twins rumors: Minnesota, Justin Morneau haven’t discussed extension

Minnesota Twins first baseman/designated hitter Justin Morneau told reporters, including Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com, that he hasn’t been approached by the team about a contract extension. Morneau added that he doesn’t want negotiations to be a distraction during the regular season. His representation also hasn’t approached the Twins about a long-term extension at...
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February 16, 2013  |  Discuss

Twins' Morneau hopes to return this week

MINNEAPOLIS Minnesota Twins designated hitter Justin Morneau, who has been on the disabled list with a sore right wrist since May 6, took about 25 swings off a tee on Saturday as part of his rehabilitation process. Morneau said he did not feel discomfort during the swings. Although he and manager Ron Gardenhire have not set a specific return date, the 2006 AL MVP said he plans to...
Via Fox Sports North
May 12, 2012  |  Discuss

Twins' Morneau injures surgically repaired wrist

Minnesota Twins first baseman Justin Morneau left Monday's game against the Angels with a sore left wrist. He was replaced in the seventh inning as the Twins' designated hitter by Sean Burroughs.It's the same wrist that gave Morneau problems during the 2011 season. He had surgery on the wrist in late September to stabilize a tendon in the back of the wrist. Morneau had...
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May 01, 2012  |  Discuss

Morneau 'a little more confident' about 2012

MINNEAPOLIS In 2008, Twins first baseman Justin Morneau played in all 162 regular-season games plus a Game 163. He was Minnesota's iron man after having played 157 games in the previous two seasons.Since then, however, Morneau has not finished a season healthy. In 2009, it was a back injury. The 2010 season was cut short after 81 games due to a concussion. And last year, Morneau...
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January 28, 2012  |  Discuss
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