Minnesota-type guy
Posted by JustinMorneau.com in Stories and Features
Check out this story about Justin Morneau at TwinsBaseball.com.
Click HERE to read it now.
Buck and a half
Posted by JustinMorneau.com in Stats and Milestones
Justin Morneau hit his 150th career home run as the Twins beat the Cardinals in St. Louis to wrap up interleague play. The 3 run HR was JMo’s 17th of the year and raised his RBI total to 61.
The Twins have now won 3 consecutive series on the road and finished the 2009 interleague schedule with a 12-6 record.
Click HERE to watch Justin’s 150th career home run.
My Memorabilia Bag Charity Auction
Posted by JustinMorneau.com in Fan Stuff
The Minnesota Twins Wives Organization, in partnership with the Minnesota Twins and the Twins Community Fund, is pleased to announce it will auction 25 “My Memorabilia Bags” from current Twins players.
My Memorabilia Bags were compiled by the Twins Wives Organization and include some great autographed items including several pieces of game-used equipment and other unique items available only in this auction. To demonstrate the Twins’ commitment to going green, all items will come in a reusable 2009 Twins organic embroidered tote bag.
To view and bid on the Justin Morneau bag click HERE.
To view all of the player bags click HERE.
Auto’d Photo Winner
Posted by JustinMorneau.com in Fan Stuff
Susie K. is the winner of the Justin Morneau signed photo from the Twins Autograph Party. Susie signed up while waiting in an autograph line.
If you were at the Auto Party and received a ticket from one of The Eh! Team volunteers, be sure to check your numbers on all four sites to see if you are a winner. Only a couple of the 12 prizes have been claimed so far.
The same ticket can be a winner on all four sites!
Streaked
Posted by JustinMorneau.com in Stats and Milestones
Justin Morneau’s consecutive games played streak ended today at 319 games. JMo appeared in every Twins game since June 27, 2007. Morneau was held out of the lineup due to “general soreness”.
Going into today, Morneau had the second longest streak in the majors behind Ryan Howard of the Phillies (343). Howard missed today’s game because of the flu, leaving Adrian Gonzalez of the San Diego Padres as the current leader (275).
The Twins are off tomorrow so a new streak will have to start Tuesday when the Twins travel to Milwaukee to take on the Brewers.
JustinMorneau.com Prize Drawing
Posted by JustinMorneau.com in Events, Fan Stuff
The winning numbers for the JustinMorneau.com Twins Autograph Party drawing are below:
- Justin Morneau Autographed Photo - 011758
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If you have a winning ticket, please send an email by clicking the CONTACT button above and you will be sent info on how to claim your prize.
The same tickets can be winners on our partner sites so be sure to check them all out to see if you’ve won!
Twins Autograph Party Contest
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Check back tonight for the winning numbers from today’s JustinMorneau.com Twins Autograph Party drawing.
Twins Autograph Party
Posted by JustinMorneau.com in Events
Justin Morneau and the rest of the Minnesota Twins will be signing autographs tomorrow as part of the annual Twins Autograph Party. JustinMorneau.com will be in attendance - watch for us by the JMo autograph line - and be sure to stop by the JustinMorneau.com table in the sports cards and memorabilia tent. We’ll have all kinds of items you won’t be able to find anywhere else!
Hope to see you tomorrow!
Cover boy
Posted by JustinMorneau.com in Stories and Features
Justin Morneau is featured on the cover of the June, 2009 Baseball Digest magazine. Look for it on a newsstand near you!
First at First
Posted by JustinMorneau.com in Fan Stuff, Stories and Features
MLB.com asked a dozen current managers and players to name the best first basemen in the American League. Justin Morneau, Mark Texeira, Kevin Youkilis, Carlos Pena, and Miguel Cabrera were all mentioned. To check out the comments and the “vote”, click HERE.
And don’t forget to cast your 25 (or more) votes to elect Justin Morneau to the 2009 American League All Star Team. Click HERE to vote.
Justin Morneau’s Casino Night Fundraiser
Posted by JustinMorneau.com in Events, Fan Stuff
Justin Morneau, in conjunction with the Minnesota Twins and the Arthritis Foundation North Central Chapter, will host the inaugural “Knock Arthritis Out of the Park at Justin Morneau’s Casino Night”.
This event will take place on Thursday, August 13 from 6-10 p.m. at the International Market Square in Minneapolis.
The event will feature casino games, hors d’oeveres and a cocktail hour. Guests will have the opportunity to play a hand of cards with their favorite Twins player and participate in silent and live auctions featuring autographed sports memorabilia.
Funds raised support educational and therapeutic programs for children and adults including a family support group, newsletters and scholarships for Camp M.A.S.H. (Make Arthritis Stop Hurting) and the Juvenile Alliance Conference.
Guests must be 18 or older to attend. Tickets are limited and cost $100 before July 31 and $125 after July 31.
To purchase tickets visit http://twinscasinonight.kintera.org
or call (651) 917-3056, extension 108.
Major League Debut - 6 years later
Posted by JustinMorneau.com in Stats and Milestones
Hard to believe it’s been this long, but as of today, Justin Morneau has been playing in The Bigs for 6 years.
Morneau made his Major League Debut on June 10, 2003 against the Colorado Rockies. JMo batted clean-up and singled in his first at-bat off Rockies starter Jason Jennings. Morneau collected one more hit and finished the game 2 for 4 (the Twins only had 3 hits in the game).
Justin’s stats since 2003:
- 792 Games
- 2908 AB
- 831 Hits
- .286 Ave
- 176 2B
- 13 3B
- 149 HR
- 577 RBI
- 439 Runs
- 4 SB
2010 Justin Morneau Calendar and Contest
Posted by JustinMorneau.com in Fan Stuff
Play Ball BC! Magazine has just released a 2010 Justin Morneau calendar. Each month features a new photo of Justin playing for Team Canada in the 2009 World Baseball Classic.The calendars are available exclusively at PlayBallBC.com.
To celebrate the release, Play Ball! BC is sponsoring JustinMorneau.com’s June contest. Enter to win the following prizes from Play Ball! BC Magazine:
- Grand Prize: Play Ball! BC Magazine signed by Justin Morneau and his father, George and a 2010 Justin Morneau Calendar
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Two Second Prizes: 2010 Justin Morneau Calendar
Gaining ground
Posted by JustinMorneau.com in Fan Stuff
Justin Morneau moved up a spot in the AL All Star Voting results released this week. JMo crept ahead of Miguel Cabrera and into third place. Justin trails Kevin Youkilis and Mark Texeira in the voting.
With the Twins heading out on a long road trip at the end of this week, Morneau’s going to need a strong electronic vote to gain any ground on the leaders.
Cast your votes for Justin and the rest of the All Stars clicking HERE.
Vote up to 25 times!
Repeat performance?
Posted by JustinMorneau.com in Fan Stuff
MLB.com is running a poll to determine which sluggers fans would like to see participate in the 2009 All Star Game Home Run Hitting Contest. As you may recall, Justin Morneau won the 2008 Home Run Derby and also participated in the 2007 event.
While the poll has no influence over who will participate, let’s be sure Justin has a nice showing in the voting. As one of the top HR hitters in the American League this year, JMo definitely should be invited to participate.
Cast your votes for the HR Derby Fan Poll HERE.
And be sure to vote 25 (or more) times to send Justin to the 2009 All Star Game - VOTE HERE.
Friends will be friends
Posted by JustinMorneau.com in Stories and Features
Ever wondered how Justin Morneau and Joe Mauer became such good friends?
Check out this story at TwinCities.com.
Can we tour?
Posted by JustinMorneau.com in Fan Stuff, Stats and Milestones
Justin Morneau and Joe Mauer toured the new Target Field yesterday afternoon. To read all about their adventures at the StarTrib site, click HERE.
Here’s an interesting nugget from the story:
According to Baseball-Reference.com, 106 of Morneau’s 147 career home runs entering Wednesday, were to right or right-center. - That’s 72%.
Tag Team Dept.
Posted by JustinMorneau.com in Stats and Milestones
From ESPN.com:
Joe Mauer and Justin Morneau have six games left this month to break the record for teammates homering the most times in the same game in a single calendar month.
Mauer and Morneau have already gone deep in the same game six times this month. The record, according to the Sultan: seven, by Dusty Baker and Steve Garvey in June 1980 and by Alex Rodriguez and Rafael Palmeiro in August 2003.
You May fans will be thrilled to know that Mauer and Morneau are the first duo to do this six times in the merry month of May.
BWP pink bat contest winner
Posted by JustinMorneau.com in Fan Stuff
Angie H. is the winner of the Justin Morneau BWP pink Mother’s Day bat.
Over 500 people entered the first monthly contest. The next contest will be starting in about a week and a half. Submit your email address HERE to receive notifications when the new contests are live.
A special thanks to Justin’s bat provider, BWP Bat Company, for sponsoring the first JustinMorneau.com contest!
Congratulations to Angie H. and thanks to all who entered!
4-run home runs
Posted by JustinMorneau.com in Stats and Milestones
Justin Morneau’s 7th inning grand slam last night was the 5th of his career.
Below is the recap of JMo’s slams to date:
- 9/30/05 against Detroit Tigers - Jamie Walker (WATCH)
- 6/14/06 against Boston Red Sox - Manny Delcarman (WATCH)
- 4/25/08 at Texas Rangers - Kevin Millwood (WATCH)
- 9/5/08 against Detroit Tigers - Armando Galarraga (WATCH)
- 4/24/09 against Milwaukee Brewers - Mitch Stetter (WATCH)
2009 BWP pink bat auction results
Posted by JustinMorneau.com in Fan Stuff
Thanks to all who bid in the 2009 JustinMorneau.com BWP pink bat auctions! The final bid amounts are below:
- 1 of 9 - 232.50
- 2 of 9 - 102.50
- 3 of 9 - 127.83
- 4 of 9 - 102.50
- 5 of 9 - 107.50
- 6 of 9 - 113.39
- 7 of 9 - 129.39
- 8 of 9 - 139.39
- 9 of 9 - 145.39
Lots of auctions ending with .50 and .39 - strategy bidding!
Thanks again to everyone who bid. Thanks to your generosity, a sizable donation will be made to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure organization.
Final Days: Justin Morneau Pink BWP bat auctions and contest
Posted by JustinMorneau.com in Fan Stuff
The pink bat auctions and contest end this weekend. Get your entries (and bids) in before it’s too late!
To enter the contest to win a pink Justin Morneau bat from BWP Bat Company, click HERE.
I’m 50! (14, actually)
Posted by JustinMorneau.com in Fan Stuff, Items that Defy Classification, Stats and Milestones, Stories and Features
Justin Morneau was named among the Top 50 players currently playing in MLB. Morneau was ranked 14th in The Sporting News survey.
The list was selected by a panel of 100 Hall of Famers, major award winners and other baseball personalities.
Albert Pujols topped the list. JMo’s Minnesota Twins teammate Joe Mauer ranked 39th.
To check out the whole list, click HERE.
Reebok pink cleat auction results
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Spike101 was the high bidder for the Justin Morneau Mother’s Day spikes on Reebok’s auction page. The black spikes with pink trim sold for $700. Here’s the results for all of shoes in the auction:
- David Ortiz - $500
- Josh Beckett - $210
- Nate McLouth - $121
- Terry Francona - $94
- Tim Lincecum - $1700
Stuff the ballot box(es)
Posted by JustinMorneau.com in Fan Stuff
Fans have the chance to help elect Justin Morneau to two prestigious teams: the 2009 All Star Team and the Twins All-Metrodome Team.
The Twins are currently accepting fan votes for the All-Metrodome team. Morneau, Kent Hrbek, Ron Coomer, Gene Larkin and Doug Mientkiewicz are on the ballot at 1st base. The voting figures to come down to Hrbek and JMo in what should be one of the closest votes . Click HERE to cast your votes (you can vote up to 25 times).
Fans can also help elect Justin to his third consecutive American League All Star Team. 1st base in the AL is stacked this year with Morneau, Texeira, Youkilis, Pena, and Cabrera all in the running for two or three spots on the team. Don’t let the big-bad AL East send three guys to the show - send 33 to St. Louie! Click HERE to vote now!
Reebok Pink Cleat Auction
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The Reebok cleats Justin Morneau wore in the May 10th Mother’s Day Game are now available for auction at Reebok.com. The black spikes are trimmed in pink and have Justin’s #33 embroidered in the heal.
To check out the auction, click HERE.
Below is a photo Deb M. took at the game showing Morneau wearing the shoes.
Birthday Boy Bombs
Posted by JustinMorneau.com in Stats and Milestones
Justin Morneau turned 28 years old today. JMo has hit 142 home runs to this point in his career. Only Miguel Cabrera has more HR among active players who are 28 or younger (Cabrera is 26 and has 183 HRs).
Justin can add to his homer total tonight when the Twins play their first game in the new Yankee Stadium.
Win a Justin Morneau Pink BWP Bat
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The first JustinMorneau.com monthly contest is now live!
Click HERE to visit the contest page to enter.
Pink
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Happy Mother’s Day from your friends at JustinMorneau.com!
Justin will be using a pink BWP bat and wearing Reebok spikes with pink accents during the game today.
JustinMorneau.com will once again be offering limited edition pink bats through eBay auctions. Visit the site later this week for details or sign up for the site newsletter to receive a notification when the auctions are live.
***Thanks to Deb for sending this photo of Justin wearing his Reebok spikes with the pink trim.
BtB2
Posted by JustinMorneau.com in Uncategorized
It was deja vu all over again as Justin Morneau and Joe Mauer hit back to back home runs for the second night in a row. The pair went deep in the third inning off Seattle Mariners pitcher Felix Hernandez.