Morneau still has some issues: MLB.com reported Saturday that Minnesota 1B Justin Morneau (concussion-related symptoms) still feels some numbness in his left index finger at times. The report said that could take up to two years to fully go away. The numbness seems to be the result of the nerve problem in his neck, which he underwent surgery for. (Updated 01/28/2012)
Injury Report
Head, knee, foot - Probable for start of spring training (Updated - 1/5/12)
Fantasy Analysis
The concussion symptoms continue to be the scariest prospect for Morneau entering spring training, but the 1B also underwent surgeries on his knee, foot and wrist in 2011. He is a banged up player right now and one who's value in Fantasy is at a low. The Twins have said he'll play 1B if healthy, so he's well on his way to that end. Clearly, Morneau is a risk entering 2012, especially since he didn't produce anywhere close to his usual numbers last year, but the former AL MVP is still worth a late-round look for the possibility of a bounce-back season. (Updated 01/28/2012).
02/10/2012 13:27 2012 Draft Prep: 12-team, mixed H2H draft
Which picks stood out in our initial 12-team Head-to-Head mock draft for 2012? Check out the results and read what Scott White has to say about some of the more interesting selections.
02/07/2012 16:48 Five years is the Jays' deal limit; can they be competitive with it?
The Blue Jays will not sign a player for more than five years. While admirable in today's spend-to-win world, it keeps them from the biggest free-agent names. Danny Knobler wonders if the strategy is practical.
02/02/2012 12:21 2012 Draft Prep: Our 12-team, mixed Rotisserie draft
It's time for owners to start looking ahead to Draft Day. We get you off and running with our 12-team Rotisserie mock draft. Check out the results!
After he missed the entire second half of 2010 with a concussion, Justin Morneau's return to the diamond was one of the biggest Fantasy storylines entering 2011. Clearly, he was no sure bet to bounce back to his MVP form, but nobody could have expected him to have the season he did. He was a liability at the plate. He simply couldn't hit the ball with authority, which led to numbers that would have been embarrassing by Nick Punto standards. Morneau wouldn't be the first player to have his career altered by a significant concussion, as Ryan Church and Corey Koskie can attest, but considering where he was before the injury, the drop-off seemed a little much. Perhaps his slate of offseason surgeries paints a clearer picture. Wrist, knee, foot, neck -- he had everything repaired in 2011. Between the procedures and another (less severe) concussion late last season, he was a living voodoo doll. How could you expect him to perform under those circumstances? Morneau might never get back to being the player he was, but at age 30, he still has a chance to be productive in Fantasy. You stand to gain much more than you lose by selecting him with a late-round pick. (Updated 1/5/12)
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AccuScore Projections) Note: Points are rounded down.
