Morneau Concussion

[fishersofmen]

The Yankees are our Daddy.

[hcmpls1]

The Twins just announced Morneau will not make a return for any of the playoffs.

Quote:

General Manager Bill Smith stressed that Morneau has not had a major setback, but the team doesn't want him to try to rush him back for the American League Championship Series or the World Series. Morneau had said late last week that he hoped to be ready for the ALCS if the Twins get past the Yankees in the opening round, which starts Wednesday.

Morneau had a strenuous workout last Thursday at Target Field and did not feel as good as he had hoped afterward.

Morneau, 29, said he has full confidence that he will be ready for spring training by next season.

[zamboni]

Guys gonna be like Aikman and Koskie and retire early, got a weird feeling guys.

[DonBo]

Guys gonna be like Aikman and Koskie and retire early, got a weird feeling guys.

I agree. He may never play again. Gotta feel sorry for the guy.

[harvey lee]

That would be sad. I do get concerned that Justin will not come back. If that is the best for him, then so be it.

[mr_jman]

Glad I bought my Morneau jersey a few days ago, but I still feel he will make another go of it next year. However one more close call may be it..... Really would be sad!

[zepman]

Still has not been cleared to play. Dark Star (close friend of TK's)was hinting on the radio today that it might just be over for him.

It's really starting to look like Koskie's situation a few years ago.

[greebs]

star trib site had some tidbits on it about Morneau and it sure doesn't sound good for him being ready to go yet. Hope I'm wrong but I've got that same bad feeling about this as at end of last season.

Huge drop both offensively and defensively from 1b without him there. Cuddy is an adequate replacement there for short term but for a full season that is going to hurt if Morneau doesn't come back 100%.

[Scott K]

Justin called into cco and discussed his situation/ He said he has improved every week, and there hasnt been any setbacks. And they are just being precautions, and want him to be 100% before they start him. He figured 2 weeks of live batting, and he will be ready to go. He said he still fully expects to start the season.

[greebs]

Justin called into cco and discussed his situation/ He said he has improved every week, and there hasnt been any setbacks. And they are just being precautions, and want him to be 100% before they start him. He figured 2 weeks of live batting, and he will be ready to go. He said he still fully expects to start the season.

that's the best news I've heard yet. hope it goes that way.

[mrklean]

about time, is he gonna wear a helmet at 1st now?

[zepman]

They said the same thing last fall...remember when they kept saying he could possibly play in a play-off series if the Twins go deep enough.

Seems to me we've been hearing the same "news" since last summer/fall...that they're just been precautious or safe with him. Bottom line is he still has not been cleared to play...even after just seeing the specialist last week.

Twins are going nowhere without Justin.

[thatoneguy]

The Twins went the same place without Justin that they went with him - to the playoffs, and a first-round beatdown by a team with superior firepower.

[Harmonica Bear]

Rumor has it, Morneau to bat 4th and play 1st in the B game today. Now thats a positive sign!

[Abndoc]

yes he hit a bases loaded double second time up...and delmon is in at DH...woohoo!!

[sticknstring]

1-2 with a 3 RBI double and a ground out today. About friggin time.

[mrklean]

now lets hope he doesnt say my head is really killing me after today

[zepman]

1-2 with a 3 RBI double and a ground out today. About friggin time.

+1

[Harmonica Bear]

LavelleNeal just tweeted

"Justin Morneau had a good night after playing Tuesday, will start on Thursday."

[Stcloudangler]

Looks good to me

[Rick G]

They just anounced on wcco he wont be in the line up tomorrow. This is not a good thing .

[schmitty3]

They said he is feeling fine today, and he wants to play tomorrow, but the coaches are sitting him until Friday.

[WyoChris]

Coaches in the MLB are very cautious..... for good reasons based on their long season obviously. This will play out for a few more weeks before we know if he'll be able to play this season. Doesn't look good though..... it's been like 8 months since that concussion.

[#1RiverRat]

If he's not ready to go by the start of the season he should think about retiring. There is more to worry about like his health and family rather than baseball.

[JBMasterAngler]

Sign Pujols!