Justin Morneau is no fan of Target Field

[marmar]

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota Twins slugger Justin Morneau says he and his teammates are disappointed the club hasn't moved the outfield fences at Target Field to make it easier to homer.

The Twins this week announced $4 million to $6 million in improvements at Target Field, but didn't address players' concerns about the outfield fences.

``Right-center to left-center is ridiculous,'' Morneau said in an e-mail to the Minneapolis Star Tribune. ``(It's) almost impossible for a right-handed hitter to (homer to the) opposite field and very difficult for lefties. It affects the hitters a lot, and you start to develop bad habits as a hitter when you feel like you can only pull the ball to hit it over the fence. You take those habits on the road.''

The Twins hit 52 home runs at Target Field and 90 on the road, while their pitchers surrendered 64 homers at home and 91 on the road. Their 53-28 home record was the best in the American League, while they were 41-40 away from Target Field. ........(more)

The complete piece is at: http://www.comcast.net/articles/sports-general/20101112/Target.Field-Morneau/

[Kingofalldems]

1. Twins ownership is crazy not to listen

[Upton]

2. What a baby..

Morneau ought to start thinking about the team, instead of his slg%. The Twins are never going to outslug the Yankees or the Red Sox, but you can outpitch them..

The Giants proved you can win a WS title playing in a pitcher friendly park. For a smaller market team like the Twins, pitching should be their top priority.