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pair in the inning when Dempster fanned Joe Mauer. The Twins cut the Red Sox’ lead to 4-2 in the fourth when Justin Morneau singled in Mauer. Dempster was able to get out of the inning without any further damage, but had already thrown
pair in the inning when Dempster fanned Joe Mauer. The Twins cut the Red Sox’ lead to 4-2 in the fourth when Justin Morneau singled in Mauer. Dempster was able to get out of the inning without any further damage, but had already thrown
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joining the likes of Jesus Montero, John Jaso, Mike Carp and others, Smoak could become trade bait. Former AL MVP Justin Morneau had something of a bounceback year in 2012, hitting .267/.333/.440/.773 with 19 homers in 134 games. Given
873) and Troy Tulowitzki (.868) and Robinson Cano (.864), and just ahead of Jose Bautista (.861) and Justin Morneau (.859). Just as was the case as an amateur, Napoli’s track record and talents are oft-overlooked. Yet there is little
Boston and play first every day? Seek a trade for a surplus first baseman (Bryan LaHair of the Cubs?); Gun for Justin Morneau , who has been hitting well over the last two months after starting slowly; Hope to hit on a buy-low candidate
unimaginable. The Twins have actually become a team that takes on a payroll in excess of $100 million, but Joe Mauer and Justin Morneau absorb a lot of that. Moreover, the Twins have acknowledged that Morneau may have to be a DH going forward
above replacement for position players (he's third this season) -- but none of the other legitimate candidates ( Justin Morneau , Carlos Quentin ) did anything over the last month or so of the season while Pedroia closed out with a 1.060 OPS
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278/.143, 1 double, 1 RBI, 3 walks, 3 strikeouts Joe Mauer (10): .100/.100/.100, 6 strikeouts Justin Morneau (9): .444/.444/.778, 1 home run, 1 RBI, 2 strikeouts Trevor Plouffe (9): .111/.111/.111
000, 1 double Pedro Ciriaco, Jonny Gomes and Ryan Lavarnway have not faced Worley. Twins vs. Buchholz (RHP) Justin Morneau (17 plate appearances): .500/.471/.500, 3 RBI, 3 strikeouts Joe Mauer (15): .385/.467/.615
batting average (.340), OBP (.428), walks (24) and runs scored (25). WHO’S HOT: TWINS • First baseman Justin Morneau has been on a streak at the plate, batting .386/.400/.491 in the month of May. Morneau has hits in 11 straight
final three plate appearances. In the fifth, he hit a bullet down the first base line on which Twins first baseman Justin Morneau made a terrific pick. “I hit a ball, that ball found Morneau. The ball caught him,” observed Ortiz. “[Morneau
final three plate appearances. In the fifth, he hit a bullet down the first base line on which Twins first baseman Justin Morneau made a terrific pick. “I hit a ball, that ball found Morneau. The ball caught him,” observed Ortiz. “[Morneau
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John Farrell postgame press conference
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Pierre McGuire joins Tom Caron and Mut to discuss the Bruins young defensemen, the intensity and energy level in the game, and the Rangers offense.
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Barry joined the guys to help breakdown the Bruins overtime win last night in game one. Barry said that he has rarely seen a team dominate as much as the Bruins yet be forced to an overtime.
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Millar joins the show to discuss the recent Sox slide, Jacoby Ellsbury's lack of power, and hitting in the big leagues.
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The Bruins have almost finished raking the Leafs, the Red Sox struggle from the mound, Miami Heat fans show their level of class.
Daily Planet Wednesday May 8th
Today on the Daily Planet the Bruins take a 2-1 series lead, the Red Sox get a run-off win, and we hear about cannibals and bible thieves.
Sounds like a prostate exam to me!
Damn New Yorkers!
Sauce Man stylings!
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