Twins hang on to beat Yankees
April 18, 2012 in West Central Tribune
Justin Morneau hit two mammoth homers and Jason Marquis won his Minnesota debut with his healthy daughter in the stands, sending the Twins to a 6-5 victory over the New York Yankees on Wednesday night. Continue Reading
Justin Morneau found out he was being dropped to fifth in the Minnesota Twins’ lineup, allowing AL Player of the Week Josh Willingham to fit between him and Joe Mauer, and made a suggestion: He wanted to play first base for the first time this season.
Designated hitter is working out just fine for Justin Morneau.
Justin Morneau isn’t going to sugarcoat his concerns over recurring concussions and how they could affect his playing career.
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.
Justin Morneau’s latest recovery is “right on schedule” for him to start this season at first base for the Minnesota Twins. The former American League MVP, been beset by all kinds of injuries the last two years, said on Friday night he’s “hopeful” he’ll be fully healthy in 2012.
Former American League MVP Justin Morneau was limited to 69 games because of a variety of injuries, from nerve damage in his left arm to a concussion that knocked him out of the final 29 games. He has had surgery three times — to repair a bulging disk that was causing pain and weakness up and down his left arm, to remove a cyst in his left knee, and to clean bone spurs out of his right foot.
In 12 starts since his call-up from Class AA New Britain on Sept. 6, Chris Parmelee had committed only two errors – not bad for a rookie in the midst of a late-season promotion to the majors. Concerns about Justin Morneau’s health for next season have created added interest in Parmelee’s defensive development. 
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