It was a pep talk in early June -- well, more of a kick in the pants -- that Twins manager Ron Gardenhire gave to first baseman Justin Morneau that seemed to turn the slugger's fortunes in a snap. It turned them so dramatically that yesterday Morneau was answering questions from the national media after being named American League Most ... (Full article: 922 words)

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