Justin Morneau among candidates for final spot on NL team

The former Twins first baseman wasn't named to the National league roster, but he's one of five candidates for a final spot that will be chosen by fans.

July 7, 2014 at 11:52AM
Colorado Rockies' Justin Morneau bats during the second inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals Wednesday, May 14, 2014 in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) ORG XMIT: OTKCR
Colorado Rockies' Justin Morneau bats during the second inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals Wednesday, May 14, 2014 in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) ORG XMIT: OTKCR (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

One of the big questions for Twins fans going into next week's All-Star Game was whether Justin Morneau, who is having a Comeback of the Year-type season with Colorado, would get a spot on the National League roster.

he wasn't named on Sunday, but Morneau is one of five candidates for the final spot on the team that will be voted on by fans between now and Thursday afternoon.

Balloting ends at 3 p.m.

Morneau is on the ballot with Anthony Rizzo of the Cubs, Justin Upton of Atlanta, Anthony Rendon of Washington and Casey McGehee of Miami.

As usual with MLB.com productions, you can vote often for Morneau, or one of the other candidates.

There are five pitchers on the ballot for the final spot on the American Leaguer roster.

Do you want Morneau to make a curtain call in Minneapolis, after being traded to Pittsburgh while the Twins were on the road last year? If so, you can go here to vote.

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Howard Sinker

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Howard Sinker is digital sports editor at startribune.com and curates the website's Sports Upload blog. He is also a senior instructor in Media and Cultural Studies at Macalester College in St. Paul.

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