Justin Morneau
Contract: Signed through 2013
- Height: 6-4
- Weight: 227 lbs
- Born: May 15, 1981
- Debut: June 10, 2003
SEASON
| AVG | HR | RBI | Runs | SB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| .274 | 30 | 100 | 85 | 0 |
Newsbreakers
October 22, 2009
Justin Morneau had surgery on Tuesday to remove a bone chip from his right wrist, according to Kelly Thesier of MLB.com. He will be ready to go by spring training.
Our View:
Morneau was shut down in September for a stress fracture in his lower back, but that should also be remedied over the offseason. He had 30 home runs and 100 RBI in 2009.
September 14, 2009
Justin Morneau is done for the remainder of the season due to a stress fracture in his lower back, according to the Associated Press.
Our View:
His 2009 campaign ends with 30 homers and 100 RBI. The Twins are only 5.5 games behind the Tigers for the lead in the AL Central standings, but will be hard-pressed to catch them now after losing their elite first baseman.
September 14, 2009
Justin Morneau will remain out of the Twins' lineup for tonight's game against Cleveland while recovering from a strained lower back, according to the Associated Press.
Our View:
Michael Cuddyer will cover first base in his absence. Morneau remains day-to-day.
September 13, 2009
According to Joe Christensen via Twitter, Justin Morneau missed Sunday's game due to a strained back.
Our View:
This could explain Morneau's recent poor performance (.077 September average). He's scheduled to see a doctor on Monday, and is considered day-to-day for the time being, but there's no knowing how serious the injury is and how long he'll be out. We'll know more after he sees the doc tomorrow.
September 13, 2009
Justin Morneau is not in the Twins' lineup for their Sunday afternoon game against the A's. Michael Cuddyer will play first in Morneau's absence.
Our View:
Morneau has struggled a bit as of late, so he is probably just getting a day off to clear his head. He is still having a monster season, and he should be fine over the last month of the season.
September 9, 2009
Justin Morneau went 1-for-4 with a solo homer off ace Roy Halladay in Wednesday's 4-1 win at Toronto.
Our View:
Morneau snapped a 12-game drought without a homer, but still leads the Twins with 30. He reached 100 RBI tonight as well.
August 26, 2009
Justin Morneau went 1-for-4 with a double, and recorded the Twins' lone RBI in tonight's 5-1 loss to the Orioles at the Metrodome.
Our View:
Morneau is only batting .239 this month, but notched 13 RBI over 18 games. He continues to lead the AL with 96 RBI as well.
August 25, 2009
Justin Morneau went 1-for-5 with a solo homer off Brian Matusz in tonight's 7-6 win over Baltimore at the Metrodome.
Our View:
Morneau snapped a 14-game drought without a homer, but continues to lead the Twins with 29. He needs five more homers to tie his career season-high of 34, set back in 2006.
August 24, 2009
Justin Morneau will return to the Twins' lineup for their game against the Orioles on Monday night. Morneau is playing first base and hitting fouth against Baltimore rookie Chris Tillman.
Our View:
Morneau missed the weekend because of an inner-ear infection, but it looks like his condition has cleared up significantly. He has a good match-up tonight against the rookie, so make sure you get him back in the lineup before the game begins.
August 21, 2009
The Minneapolis Star-Tribune reports that Justin Morneau will miss the entire weekend series against the Royals with a right inner ear infection.
Our View:
Morneau visited an ear, nose and throat specialist Friday and was given medication for the infection and told to rest. If he doesn't recover by Monday the Twins may need to place him on the disabled list.
August 20, 2009
Justin Morneau is headed back to Minnesota to visit a specialist regarding lingering effects of his inner-ear infection, according to team beat writer Kelly Thesier's twitter page.
Our View:
Morneau's infection has cleared, but he is still suffering from dizziness. Hold him out of fantasy lineups until further notice.
August 19, 2009
Justin Morneau is out of tonight's lineup at Texas due to lingering effects of an inner-ear infection, according to MLBblogs.com.
Our View:
The infection has cleared up, but he is still experiencing dizziness. Skipper Ron Gardenhire will be patient with Morneau, and is hopeful of him feeling better tomorrow.
August 18, 2009
Updating an earlier report, Justin Morneau missed tonight's game at Texas due to lingering effects of an inner-ear infection, according to MLBblogs.com.
Our View:
He exited Monday's game with dizziness, and the elite first baseman is considered day-to-day.
August 18, 2009
Justin Morneau is being listed as day-to-day with an inner-ear infection, according to the St. Paul Pioneer Press. Morneau exited Monday's game in the fourth inning with dizziness.
Our View:
These inner-ear infections can be tricky sometimes, so it is hard telling how long Morneau will be out. Check back later today for his status tonight, as we will keep you updated when the lineup card is released.
August 17, 2009
Justin Morneau exited Monday's game at Texas in the fourth inning due to dizziness, according to the Associated Press.
Our View:
Morneau was removed as a precaution. Brendan Harris moved from shortstop to replace him at first base. His status is yet to be updated.
August 1, 2009
Justin Morneau went 3-for-5 with two RBI and a run scored in tonight's 11-6 loss to the Angels at the Metrodome. He hit two singles and a solo homer off Matt Palmer.
Our View:
Morneau leads the AL with 27 homers and 85 RBI, and continues to come through for the Twins, as well as fantasy owners.
July 26, 2009
Justin Morneau had another monster game on Sunday, hitting two runs and driving in three in the Twins 10-1 win in Anaheim.
Our View:
With 26 home runs and 82 RBI, Morneau has to currently be the favorite to win the American League MVP award, which would be his second. He now has two multiple home run games this month, and has driven in 12 runs since the All-Star break.
July 22, 2009
Justin Morneau went 1-for-2 with a solo homer off Trevor Cahill in Wednesday's 16-1 loss at Oakland.
Our View:
The Twins only mustered six hits in the game, and Morneau was their lone source of scoring. He now has 24 homers, which currently ties him for the AL lead with Carlos Pena.
July 8, 2009
USA Today is reporting that Twins' first baseman Justin Morneau will not participate in the 2009 Home Run Derby. Morneau said he wants to rest and just watch the derby instead of participating.
Our View:
Morneau was offered a spot in the derby, but he decided to turn down the opportunity to defend his title. He won the derby last year over Josh Hamilton, who put on a show up until the final round.
July 6, 2009
The Minneapolis Star-Tribune is reporting that Twins' first baseman Justin Morneau has been named the AL Player of the Week for last week's performance. Morneau went 12-for-25 in his six games last week, making for an average of .480.
Our View:
Morneau also managed to knock four home runs and total 26 bases over that span. Pretty impressive numbers, and he was very much deserving of the honor. He is a top-notch fantasy option in all leagues.
July 5, 2009
Justin Morneau went 2-for-4 with two RBI and a run scored in Sunday's 6-2 win over the Tigers at the Metrodome. He hit a single and a two-run homer off Rick Porcello.
Our View:
The Twins' MVP continues to lead the club with a .323 batting average, 21 homers and 69 RBI. He has a homer in back-to-back games against Detroit.
July 5, 2009
Justin Morneau has been named as a reserve for the AL All-Star team, according to MLB.com. He will be joined on the team by outfielders Adam Jones, Carl Crawford, Ben Zobrist, Curtis Granderson, and Torii Hunter, infielders Kevin Youkilis, Aaron Hill, Jason Bartlett, and Michael Young, and catcher Victor Martinez.
Our View:
Some interesting notes here: three Rays were chosen as reserves with Rays' coach Joe Maddon leading the squad and Youkilis barely lost out to Mark Teixeira as the fan's choice to start at first.
July 4, 2009
Justin Morneau paced the Twins to victory on Saturday, going 4-for-4 with a home run and two RBIs as the Twinkies beat Detroit 4-3.
Our View:
Morneau is putting up his usual huge numbers in 2009, and is a strong candidate to make his third straight All-Star team later this month.
July 4, 2009
Justin Morneau was 3-for-7 with a double, a walk and an RBI in the Twins' 11-9 marathon, 16-inning loss to the Tigers on Friday.
Our View:
Morneau has been placed in the shadows since the emergence of Joe Mauer this season, but he's quietly having a remarkable fantasy campaign. It's tough to argue with a .311 average, 19 homers and 65 RBI>
July 3, 2009
Updating a previous report, Justin Morneau is back in the lineup for the Twins as expected on Friday night, according to MLBlogs.com.
Our View:
Morneau exited Wednesday's game with tightness in his groin, but didn't miss any time beyond that game. He is fine to get back into fantasy lineups.
July 2, 2009
According to the Minneapolis Star-Tribune, first baseman Justin Morneau is expected to be in the lineup for Friday's game.
Our View:
Morneau left Wednesday's contest with tightness in his groin, but the former MVP is confident that he won't miss any additional time. Thursday's off day should give him time to rest it before Friday's showdown with the Tigers.
July 1, 2009
Justin Morneau exited Wednesday's game against the Royals with tightness in his left groin, according to the Associated Press.
Our View:
The Twins did not speculate if Morneau may need to miss any games, and his status is yet to be updated.
June 30, 2009
Justin Morneau went 2-for-3 with a solo homer off Brian Bannister in tonight's 2-1 win at Kansas City.
Our View:
Morneau crushed a homer in three straight games, and leads the Twins with 19. He currently ranks second in the AL with 64 RBI as well.
June 29, 2009
Justin Morneau went 1-for-3 with a two-run homer off John Bale in tonight's 4-2 loss at Kansas City.
Our View:
Morneau hit a homer in back-to-back games, and leads the Twins with 18. He also continues to lead the club with 63 RBI.
June 28, 2009
Justin Morneau led the way for the Twins on Sunday as they defeated the Cardinals 6-2. Morneau went 1-for-4 with a home run, a run scored, and three RBI in the game.
Our View:
Morneau only had one hit tonight, but it proved to be a big one as he pounded a three-run homer in the first inning off Cardinals' starter Joel Pineiro. Morneau is having a great season, and he is a top-flight fantasy performer.
June 23, 2009
Justin Morneau is set to return to the lineup tonight at Milwaukee after missing Sunday's game with general soreness, according to the Star Tribune.
Our View:
Feel free to pencil the Twins' MVP back into fantasy lineups. He is a career .315 hitter over 108 at-bats against the Brewers.
June 21, 2009
According to the Minneapolis Star Tribune, Justin Morneau is not in the lineup for Sunday's contest. He is receiving a day of rest due to general soreness.
Our View:
Morneau should be fine. He's likely just a little banged up because this is the first day off he's had all season. The team has stated that he will be ready for the Brewers on Tuesday.
June 11, 2009
Justin Morneau went 2-for-4 with a pair of singles in Thursday's 4-3 loss at Oakland.
Our View:
Minnesota had eight hits in the game, and stranded 13 men on base. Morneau has eight hits over his last three games, and raised his team-leading batting average to .340 today.
June 10, 2009
Justin Morneau led the Twins in Tuesday's 10-5 win at Oakland, as he went 4-for-5 with two RBI. He hit a solo homer and three singles.
Our View:
He has two homers so far in June, and leads the Twins with 16. He also leads the club with 54 RBI.
June 7, 2009
Justin Morneau drove in his 52nd run of the season in Sunday's 4-2 loss to the Mariners. He was 1-for-5 on the day.
Our View:
Morneau is raking this season and has driven in five runs in his last four games. He is hitting .335 on the year.
June 6, 2009
Justin Morneau went 0-for-2 with an RBI on a sacrifice fly in Friday's 2-1 win at Seattle.
Our View:
Morneau has four RBI over his last two games and leads the Twins with 51. He also leads the club with 15 homers and a .344 batting average.
May 30, 2009
Justin Morneau went 1-for-4 with an RBI single in Saturday's 5-2 loss at Tampa Bay.
Our View:
The Twins only mustered six hits in the game. Morneau extended his hitting streak to nine games, with 14 hits and 13 RBI over the span.
May 26, 2009
Justin Morneau led the way for the Twins on Tuesday as they defeated the Red Sox 5-2. Moreneau went 2-for-3 with a home run, a run scored, and three RBI.
Our View:
Morneau is quickly becoming one of the better fantasy players in baseball. He is hitting .347, and he has excellent home run and RBI numbers. Morneau is a must play in all leagues and all formats.
May 24, 2009
Justin Morneau hit a grand slam in the Twins' 6-3 win over the Brewers on Sunday. It was his only hit in three at-bats.
Our View:
Morneau has been a monster this season, and as expected, has benefited from the return of Joe Mauer. The Twins are scoring runs in droves right now and Morneau is right in the thick of things. He's hitting .343 with 13 homers and 40 RBI this season.
May 22, 2009
After a couple of hitless games, Justin Morneau cranked it back into gear on Friday in the Twins 11-3 win over the Brewers. He finished 3-for-5 with a triple, two RBI, and three runs scored.
Our View:
Morneau ranks in the Top 10 of the AL in nearly every offensive category. The first baseman has been locked in for most of the season and given his consistency, we don't expect him to slow down much.
May 18, 2009
Justin Morneau stayed hot on Monday night as he went 4-for-5 with two doubles and an RBI as the Twins fell 7-6 to the Yankees.
Our View:
Morneau has raised his average from .313 to .340 since coming to Yankee Stadium on Friday. The former MVP continues to produce numbers that keep him amongst the top performers at his position.
May 16, 2009
Justin Morneau hit another home run on Saturday in the Twins' 11 inning loss to the Yankees. Morneau was 2-for-3 with the homer, two runs scored, and an RBI in the game.
Our View:
Morneau has homered three times in the last two days, so fantasy owners are probably changing their team names to reflect his awesomeness. Keep Morneau going in all lineups, and reap the benefits.
May 15, 2009
Justin Morneau launched two more home runs on Friday in the Twins' 5-4 loss to the Yankees. Morneau was 2-for-5 with the two solo shots.
Our View:
Morneau just continues getting the job done. He now has 11 homers on the year, and his average is still up over .300 at .317. Keep riding him until he slows down, but he may continue to do this all season.
May 9, 2009
Justin Morneau was 2-for-2 with a home run and a pair of walks on Saturday in the Twins' 9-6 win over the Mariners.
Our View:
The homer was Morneau's eighth and he's doing exactly what fantasy owners expected of him. He's now hitting .322 and, as we predicted, has been on fire since Joe Mauer returned to the lineup.
May 3, 2009
Justin Morneau went 3-for-5 on Sunday in the Twins' 7-5 loss to the Royals. The Twins are under .500 on the season, but that's not due to Morneau, who is hitting .327 to this point.
Our View:
The big Cannuck has started hot this season and will only benefit from Joe Mauer's return to the lineup. He remains a top-tier fantasy first baseman.
May 2, 2009
Justin Morneau continued stroking the ball on Friday as he went 2-for-3 with a homer and three RBI. He is hitting .330 on the year.
Our View:
With Morneau hitting and Mauer back in the lineup, the Twins have a pretty good lineup. Morneau owners will be positively affected by Mauer's return, and his numbers should keep getting better throughout the season.
April 29, 2009
Justin Morneau was 3-for-4 with a walk, an RBI, a double, and two runs scored as the Twins beat the Rays 8-3 on Wednesday.
Our View:
Morneau is up to .318 and he should only be a better producer once AL batting champ Joe Maurer returns to the lineup. He already has 16 runs and 18 RBI through 22 games.
April 29, 2009
Justin Morneau hit his fifth home run of the season on Tuesday as the Twins clipped the Rays 4-3. He drove in three in the contest.
Our View:
Morneau now has five homers and 17 RBI on the season and the big Canadian's RBI totals are about to get an early Christmas present. Catcher and batting champ, Joe Mauer, returns this weekend. Expect a spike in Morneau and the Twins' offensive production.
April 24, 2009
Justin Morneau continued his hot start, bashing another home run on Friday. He was only 1-for-5, but the one hit was a homer that drove in two runs.
Our View:
Morneau now has four homers on the season, and he remains a consistently good fantasy option at first base. He might not be the flashiest guy, but he is always a good contributor when healthy.
April 22, 2009
Justin Morneau had another nice game at the plate on Wednesday night, going 2-for-3 with a home run, a double, two runs, and an RBI. His offense was not enough, however, as the Twins were dropped by the Red Sox 7-3.
Our View:
Morneau was about the only offense for the Twins in their doubleheader today. The Twins are going to have to find some way to score outside of Morneau if they are going to stay competitive in the AL Central.
April 22, 2009
Justin Morneau was 1-for-4 with the lone RBI for the Twins in their loss Wednesday against the Red Sox. Morneau is hitting .317 with two homeruns so far this season.
Our View:
Morneau has been one of the most consistent players in baseball over the past few years, and he is showing no signs of that changing in 2009. He is still a very good option in all formats.
April 18, 2009
Justin Morneau was 2-for-5 with an RBI and two runs scored in the Twins 9-2 win over the Angels on Saturday. He raised his average to .327 on the season.
Our View:
Morneau's average is solid, but he's only homered twice this year and has accumulated a surprisingly low walk total. He's only amassed three on the season, which is odd because he's easily the most dangerous hitter in the Twin's lineup.
April 14, 2009
Justin Morneau was 3-for-5 with a double and an RBI in Tuesday's 11-inning win over the Blue Jays. He's now hitting .324 on the season.
Our View:
Morneau is having a solid season so far and he should get a boost when former batting champ Joe Mauer rejoins the lineup.
April 10, 2009
Justin Morneau hit his second home run of the season as the Twins gutted the White Sox 12-5 Friday. Moreneau was 2-for-5 with four RBI.
Our View:
Morneau now has seven RBI in his first five games this season and remains a top fantasy first baseman. He's been helped by Denard Span getting on base constantly in front of him.
April 8, 2009
Justin Morneau finally broke out on Wednesday, going 2-for-3 with a home run and three RBI in the Twins 6-5 win over the Mariners. He also drew a walk and scored a pair of runs.
Our View:
The big Canadian first baseman got his first hits of the young season Wednesday and fantasy owners would love it if he could produce early in the season and then get a boost when Joe Mauer returns to the lineup.
April 4, 2009
Justin Morneau hit a bases clearing double with his only hit in two at-bats against the Pirates on Saturday. He had been dealing with a tight back this week.
Our View:
There was some discussion of Morneau landing on the DL, but as of now he should be there for opening day. While he figures to miss Joe Mauer in the lineup, he should remain one of better producing first basemen.
April 4, 2009
Justin Morneau is ready to return to the Twins' lineup and feels good to go for opening day, according to the Star Tribune. He has been dealing with back tightness.
Our View:
This is encouraging news, but it remains to be seen how he will feel after playing a few innings and taking some at-bats. We will keep you posted on his status.
April 3, 2009
Justin Morneau, who is dealing with back tightness, is uncertain if he will play in Saturday's exhibition season finale against the Pirates, according to the Star Tribune.
Our View:
His back feels a little better today, and he hopes it is not a problem for the season opener Monday. Stay tuned for further updates.
April 2, 2009
Justin Morneau will be on the shelf for a few days while dealing with back tightness, according to the Pioneer Press.
Our View:
As of now, it does not sound like he is in jeopardy of missing opening day. We will keep you posted on his status.
March 27, 2009
Justin Morneau was 2-for-3 with home run on Friday as the Twins blew out the Rays.
Our View:
Morneau is a top fantasy first baseman and looks to be plugging along this spring. He has three homers and is hitting .355 since returning from Team Canada.
March 23, 2009
Justin Morneau went 2-for-4 with two RBI in Monday's 8-7 win over the Orioles. He hit a single and a two-run homer, his second of spring training.
Our View:
Morneau should remain among the top fantasy first basemen in 2009. He raised his spring average to .320.
March 22, 2009
Justin Morneau went 2-for-2 with a walk, a home run, three RBI, and a run scored in Sunday's 11-6 win over the Blue Jays.
Our View:
Morneau has had a slow spring since returning from Team Canada, but he finally notched his first home run. He figures to remain one of the more consistent hitters at his position.
March 20, 2009
Justin Morneau has been scratched from today's lineup due to illness, according to the Star Tribune.
Our View:
Brian Buscher will start in his place. Morneau should be fine with time to rest.
March 10, 2009
Justin Morneau is heading back to the Twins after Team Canada was downed by the Italian club in the World Baseball Classic, according to the Star Tribune.
Our View:
Morneau, who is a top-10 fantasy first baseman, should be back at camp by Wednesday.
March 4, 2009
Justin Morneau was 0-for-2 in Wednesday's 9-2 loss to the Phillies. On a positive note, he did manage to drive in a run and draw a walk.
Our View:
Morneau has looked good this spring and should be considered one of the top fantasy first basemen.
March 3, 2009
Justin Morneau went 2-for-3 with an RBI for Team Canada in an exhibition against Toronto on Tuesday.
Our View:
Morneau is now 5-for-10 through four spring games. He should continue to produce fine numbers for Team Canada given his nice protection hitting No. 4 with Russell Martin and Joey Votto slotted right before him and Jason Bay at the No. 5 spot.
February 25, 2009
Justin Morneau went 1-for-2 on Wednesday with a double for the Twins against Boston.
Our View:
Morneau put another great year in 2008 with 23 home runs and 129 RBI and could be even better in 2009 if Joe Crede can stay healthy enough to provide some extra protection.
January 23, 2009
Justin Morneau has been named the Twins' MVP for 2008, according to the Star Tribune.
Our View:
Morneau also received the Bob Allison Award, which is given to the player who exemplifies a competitive spirit both on and off the field.
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