MINNEAPOLIS - JUNE 17: Joe Mauer #7 and Justin Morneau #33 of the Minnesota Twins await their turn at bat during an MLB game against the...

2006 American League MVP Justin Morneau

Justin Morneau beats the throw in a matchup with the Angels

Michael Cuddyer carried much of the offensive load after the Twins lost slugger Justin Morneau to a back injury

...for a Jesse Crain to replace Craig Breslow along with catcher Joe Mauer and first baseman Justin Morneau in the eighth inning of the twins 7-6 loss to the New York Yankees in...

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - AUGUST 29: Justin Morneau #33 of the Minnesota Twins bats against the Texas Rangers on August 29, 2009 at the...

Zoom Gallery: 2007 MLB Home Run Derby

High res photos of all the action from the 2007 Home Run Derby.

Zoom Gallery: 2007 MLB Home Run Derby

High res photos of all the action from the 2007 Home Run Derby.

...not pictured) at Land Shark Stadium. July 26, 2009; Anaheim, CA, USA; Minnesota Twins first baseman Justin Morneau (33) rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run in the seventh inning against the...

Minnesota Twins' Justin Morneau hits a seventh inning single against the Detroit Tigers in a baseball game Saturday, July 4...

...Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-US PRESSWIRE Apr 10, 2009; Chicago, IL, USA; Minnesota Twins first baseman Justin Morneau (33) waits for a pitch during the first inning against the Chicago White Sox at US...

May 15, 2009; Bronx, NY, USA: Minnesota Twins first baseman Justin Morneau rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run in the 2nd inning against New York...

May 21, 2009; Chicago, IL, USA; Minnesota Twins catcher Joe Mauer (7) celebrates with teammates Justin Morneau (33) and Denard Span (2) and Nick Punto after hitting a grand slam during the sixth...

Detroit Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander watches as he strikes out Minnesota Twins' Justin Morneau for his 12th strike out of the game during the sixth inning of a baseball game...

Evan Longoria vs. Justin Morneau