Chicks dig the long ball.

In the words of Dirk Digler, Justin Morneau is a star. He’s a big, bright shining star.

It was announced yesterday that young Justin will be participating in the home run hitting contest at the all-star game this year. I don’t think any Twins player has ever participated in the contest before, something about which Justin should be proud.

Don’t believe the baloney you hear about the home run hitting contest ruining a player’s swing and turning him into an upper-cut hitter who strikes out more than he makes contact once he is in one of these events. Its muscle memory and the 200 or so pitches the player sees during the event and batting practice aren’t nearly enough to burn up years and years of muscle memory.

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Oh – and don’t forget to vote early and often for all-star candidate Pat Neshek. Yes, seriously.

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