Correa Set to Return for Big Weekend Matchup at Target Field

Here, here. Hoping Buck is back and neither have any long term consequences. I can’t get the thought out of my mind how badly Mauer and Morneau were affected by their concussions. It took quite a while and I don’t think either were ever the same after. Both probably had more previous brain trauma then Correa or Buxton so maybe it’s different. 
Anyway should be a great weekend at Target  Field. 

What’s our best defensive alignment now? 
Jeffers C, France 1B, Clemens 2B, Correa SS, Lee 3B, Castro RF, Bader CF, Larnach LF, Lewis DH.

Bench: Bride, McCrusher, Keirsey, Vazqy

Happy Correa doesn't appear to have any lingering issues and has recovered well. Hopefully some of what's going on with Buxton is precautionary and being properly concerned about a player's overall and long-term health.

It is a big weekend for the Twins: they need to show they're not going to fall over now that the streak is done. got to find some offense to go with the good pitching, and Correa can be a real difference maker there. Looking forward to getting Wallner back too.

7 hours ago, Linus said:

Here, here. Hoping Buck is back and neither have any long term consequences. I can’t get the thought out of my mind how badly Mauer and Morneau were affected by their concussions. It took quite a while and I don’t think either were ever the same after. Both probably had more previous brain trauma then Correa or Buxton so maybe it’s different. 
Anyway should be a great weekend at Target  Field. 

The way we treat concussions today is very different from what was done when Mauer and Morneau had their concussions. Mauer likely had two successive concussions since he actually fouled two separate balls off his mask. Today, the first one would likely have gotten him pulled and put on the 7 day IL. Morneau also had several concussions in 2010 and 2011. I am a bit concerned about Buck given his previous concussions and history of complications like migraines. I would have to believe that catcher and first base are the two positions with the most concussions given the number of times that the ball gets thrown in their direction on any given day.

Credit goes to the Twins training staff here for making sure these guys were taken out of the game and protecting from further harm. Gone are the days of "getting your bell rung" and playing through it. I remember from my football playing days in the mid to late 90s, if you weren't unconscious, you didn't have a concussion and were still good to play. That is simply not true. We know so much more about concussions and take them more seriously today than we did even a decade ago.

3 hours ago, Patzky said:

Master Wallner has gone yard tonight. 🙌

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"Look Straight Ahead - Nothin' But Blue Skies."

Watched a bit of the Guardians vs. Tigers last night - Cleveland had to play another game under rainy conditions...Talk about the proverbial Black Cloud!! They shut-out Detroit 8-0 however.

"I Think I Can Make It Now - The Pain Is Gone."

Welcome back CC. One thing I've learned in almost 40 years of Trauma / Critical care is that not every brain bounces equally...Some patients have tremendous amount of symptomology from what appears to be minor insult while others crawl from the wreckage with little apparent insult. As variant the damage the same hold true for the recovery. I will never forget mine after a bike crash in which a helmet saved my life. Koskie, Morneau, Mauer, Buxton, Correa - What a talented bunch to share an affliction. It seems to me that Byron had quite the issue with Migraines earlier in his career which might make his recovery more challenging. In addition - With his immense talent leading to crashing into walls and second base he will have to be very careful which is so hard to do. 

Lastly, with all the opportunity we have been blessed to have enjoying Justin in the booth - Has he ever elucidated on his concussion - What he recalls happening / His recovery / Present side effects." 

"All Of The Bad Feelings Have Disappeared."

Here's to hoping Byron continues his recovery with no further such injury to any other Twins player this season. 

Great Song. Great article - Talk about starting one's day with an "Earworm"! Win Twins!!

Hopefully Correa has no lingering effects and can get his bat going. With Royce heating up and Buxton and Wallner nearing a return, the offense should be able to start pulling their weight