Morneau Wants to Play In First Exhibition Game

Twins first baseman Justin Morneau says he wants to play in the Twins first exhibition game against Tampa Bay Saturday at 12:05 in Fort Myers, Florida.  Hear the game on WJON.  Morneau has been battling concussion symptoms and other injuries over the past 2 seasons but says he feels good after a week of spring training.  Morneau hit a double and a homerun in batting practice against Francisco Liriano Tuesday.

Morneau played in just 69 games for the Twins last season and hit .227 with 4 homeruns and 30 RBIs.