HEALTHY MORNEAU EXCITED TO CARRY TORCH

By Kelly Thesier / MLB.com

01/30/10 9:53 PM EST

Justin MorneauMINNEAPOLIS — Twins first baseman Justin Morneau admits that he’s been privileged to take part in many memorable life experiences since arriving in the Major Leagues a little over six years ago.

The diehard hockey fan was able to hoist the Stanley Cup after the Anaheim Ducks won it in 2007, he attended a game of the Stanley Cup Finals in three of the last four years and he’s made the “Let’s Play Hockey” call a few times for the Minnesota Wild, among other things.

But one of the most memorable experiences for Morneau may be right around the corner. The Canadian learned last week that he will carry the Olympic torch through the streets of Vancouver, which is not far from his hometown of New Westminster, British Columbia, on the day before the Opening Ceremonies. Read more en cliquant ici.

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