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08:20 AM ET 01.25 | In an effort to remain in his workout routine, Justin Morneau will miss Minnesota's TwinsFest event this weekend. The decision was made by general manager Bill Smith, who said Morneau is on a specific workout program and it's more important for him to keep on track. "It's still a work in progress," Smith said, "but he has made tremendous progress since the end of the season. That's why I don't want to set that back." ... Smith is confident that Morneau will be ready to start the regular season with the club -- but wants Morneau to stick to his workout plan. And the next few weeks are important.

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January 25, 2011 08:34 AM ET

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Priorities dude, heal the noggin.

Bolio

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January 25, 2011 08:50 AM ET

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take your time...no need to rush back and risk reinjury

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January 25, 2011 08:59 AM ET

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It would be very unfortunate for baseball if he doesn't make it back.

THE BISHOP!

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January 25, 2011 09:59 AM ET

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Eight months to get rid of a headache? Who hit him, Carl Eller?

macvike

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January 25, 2011 10:13 AM ET

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There is a regimin for noggin recovery???

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January 25, 2011 10:45 AM ET

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lets hope he gets back to his ol' self quickly. Span-Mauer-Young-Morneau-Cuddyer-Thome-Valencia-Casilla(UHG!!!) then new Japanese Player 9th. that would be my lineup. hopefully the young staff can improve....Liriano / Pavano / Duensing / Slowey / Baker. if Neshek can get back to 2008 form we'll be OK in pen with Mijares/Capps/Nathan. cant wait for baseball

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January 25, 2011 11:02 AM ET

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Seriously, how long does it take to recover from a 'mild' concussion? Morneau's really dragging this one out

Kobe Bryant 81

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January 25, 2011 11:09 AM ET

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i heard atro does that by running his head through a car wash.

his head wouldn't fit through the door ...

jctoo, cult elitist

Coolsville, TX

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January 25, 2011 02:01 PM ET

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Originally posted 11:02 AM ET 01.25 by Kobe Bryant 81

Seriously, how long does it take to recover from a 'mild' concussion? Morneau's really dragging this one out

problem is that it isn't his first. he had one as a kid and one other one as a big leaguer.

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January 25, 2011 03:16 PM ET

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get healthy first, there will be enough time to play big games!!!

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January 25, 2011 03:40 PM ET

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Originally posted 11:02 AM ET 01.25 by Kobe Bryant 81

Seriously, how long does it take to recover from a 'mild' concussion? Morneau's really dragging this one out

He's had several concussions, moron. Have you not paid attention? Or were you concussed as a child?

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January 25, 2011 04:22 PM ET

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This story does not portend well for the Twins. I wish him well, but taking this long to recover and after having had multiple bouts with concussions, it doesn't look like a long career is in store for Mr. Morneau.