Multiple teams have interest in the Twins’ Justin Morneau as we approach the trading deadline.
Dodgers No Longer A Possibility For Justin Morneau?
When Justin Morneau was first talked about as a trade possibility, the Dodgers were immediately connected. The Dodgers are in contention, but they’ve gotten a .661 OPS out of first base, which isn’t nearly good enough. Could the Dodgers, with their deep pockets and their positional need, figure out a way to land Morneau from Minnesota?
Well maybe not:
Read Article >Justin Morneau Sought By Dodgers, Giants, Blue Jays
All three teams have first-base issues, and the Jays could also use him at DH. Here’s one possible sticking point:
Morneau has about $19 million left on his contract through next year.The Dodgers, with their deep-pocketed new ownership, could probably absorb that. Stay tuned; we are now just over 24 hours away from the trade deadline, Tuesday at 4 p.m. Eastern.
Read Article >Dodgers Reportedly Interested In Justin Morneau
Kansas City, MO, USA; Minnesota Twins designated hitter Justin Morneau at bat against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium. Credit: Peter G. Aiken-US PRESSWIRE
