Justin Morneau

[justbaseball]

Could anyone help me with this. Does anyone know if Justin Morneau ever uses bats in a game without the handle being taped? in particular, a L.S....Thanks

[twinsbb17]

As Justin's batboy, I can almost 100% guarantee that he never used a LS much less one that wasn't taped on the handle. Sometimes bat companies send bats to a player in hopes that they sign a contract with them. Those bats sometimes get used by other teammates. Hope that helps.

[nomarmauerfan]

To correct Adam, Justin used a P320M LVS in June this year while the team was in Colorado. However, they all have taped handles and pine tar around the label. You can find some photos on Getty and I have some from my friend that show this (I'd be happy to post them if they would help you). There have been a lot of non-taped Morneau's going around (Taube's site had one that just sold). They do not fit what in seen in the pics. To Adam's defense, Justin only used a LVS at home on Mother's Day (a pink bat). Be careful...if you're buying a Morneau bat, make sure it matches his tape and tar pattern. Hope this helps.

Mike

Always looking to add to my Don Mattingly and Justin Morneau GU bat collection!!!

[Lokee]

as the Twins BatBoy he should know this shouldn't he LOL

[ndevlin]

I didnt find this, so I cant take credit for doing so....

[nomarmauerfan]

In Adam's defense, he is the batboy for home games. Morneau only used this bat for 1 road series in 2008. Here are a few more pics, including the tape. If anyone has one of these bats, I'd be very interested in purchasing one. I've only seen 1 for sale at the Twins Pro Shop and it was in 2 pieces (and they still wanted $350 ).

Mike

[rjdgonebats]

I hate to jump into this thread but I have a 2004 Morneau Zinger X43 bat with great use and comes with a PSA/DNA,John taube letter. There is no handle tape. Am I to understand that this bat is NG because of the lack of handle taping ????LMK

[nomarmauerfan]

I hate to jump into this thread but I have a 2004 Morneau Zinger X43 bat with great use and comes with a PSA/DNA,John taube letter. There is no handle tape. Am I to understand that this bat is NG because of the lack of handle taping ????LMK

Ridgeone,
No, you're likely good. However, my Morneau Zinger has his tape job on it. If you want to post pics, I can compare the use characteristics and let you know. I am a big Morneau collector and the more I dig, the more I learn. Justin seems to go through a short time period each year when he doesn't tape. I have a LVS from 2004 without the tape job as well. At Twinsfest this year, they had a MLB authenticated bat from 2008 that was untaped and used on 6/4/08. So, you're likely fine. Again, post pics or email me at dixey2044@msn.com and I'd be glad to help.

Best wishes,
Mike