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08:16 AM ET 09.15 | Twins outfielder Denard Span, who is recovering from a June concussion, spoke Wednesday about possibly returning to the lineup as soon as Friday. But Span also acknowledged he worries about his long-term ability to play baseball the way he did before colliding with Kansas City catcher Brayan Pena on June 3. Since then, Span has played just 10 games, batting .051 (2 for 39). Asked if he has any doubt he'll be healthy next season, he said, "A little bit, honestly." ... "When you don't play, you start thinking about things, like: 'You know what? What if I never return back to the same level I played at before I got hurt?' You start thinking about stuff like that. "So there is a little doubt in my mind."

Denard Span, Icon Sports

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September 15, 2011 08:41 AM ET

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What is it with the Twins and concussions? They need to get the Vikings' training staff on board.

h2opololpunk

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September 15, 2011 08:45 AM ET

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What is it with the Twins and concussions? They need to get the Vikings' training staff on board.

They're not really concussions, just brain damage caused by smelling lutefisk. The Vikings avoid it by packing the players' noses with lefse.

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September 15, 2011 09:38 AM ET

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Originally posted 08:34 AM ET 09.15 by Lex-LOU-thor

Where's the fork.......

My thoughts exactly.

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September 15, 2011 10:10 AM ET

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They're not really concussions, just brain damage caused by smelling lutefisk. The Vikings avoid it by packing the players' noses with lefse.

That was a good one!

xbud99

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September 15, 2011 10:19 AM ET

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Originally posted 08:34 AM ET 09.15 by Lex-LOU-thor

Where's the fork.......

in him?

.ChiSoxFan.

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September 15, 2011 11:12 AM ET

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Originally posted 08:34 AM ET 09.15 by Lex-LOU-thor

Where's the fork.......

I'ma agree with you. If Morneau cant turn it around after a little knee to the head 15 months ago, Span's not getting over this when he keeps thinking abut it. Oh well, Revere isnt a bad replacement.

johnny 2 tone

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September 15, 2011 12:53 PM ET

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He'd better not be a free agent talking like that ...

Cheesy Texan

Converse , TX

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September 15, 2011 02:20 PM ET

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His 2009 numbers (AVG, OBP, & SLG) dropped a lot during the 2010 season. So he started playing is way out of the league long before getting hurt. Too bad because he seems like a decent guy.