Morneau Still Questioning Upcoming Season

Spring is coming and that means baseball season is quickly approaching. Many Minnesotans are waiting for the Twins to take the ball field, and are even more anxious to find out if Justin Morneau will play this season. The Twin’s first baseman suffered a concussion while sliding into second base forcing him to sit out a majority of the 2010 and 2011 season.

This is not the only time Justin has suffered from head injuries. The four-time All-star and 2006 MVP suffered from many head injuries while playing hockey in high school. After his concussion in 2010, Justin was unable to play due to post-concussion symptoms. During the 2011 season, Justin was on the starting line up against the Toronto Blue Jays, but suffered from the flu and a variety of injuries causing him to sit out the rest of the season.

Justin recently arrived for Spring Training in Fort Myers feeling good, but his head injuries are still a serious issue. He dropped some weight and is on a healthy diet in order to preserve his ankles and knees, but the main concern is still his head. Morneau will be monitored by team physicians to see if he is ready to be cleared, but only time will tell if he will be allowed back on the field.




Written by: Laura Jollie