Morneau feels fine after debut; will start on FRIDAY

Twins first baseman Justin Morneau said he sat around Tuesday night and "and waited," for any concussion-like symptoms to appear after playing in his first game of any kind since July 7.

Nothing happened.

He said he had a good night of sleep, and was back at the Lee County Sports Complex to workout with other players not on the trip to Sarasota to face the Orioles.

He plans to play on Thursday, when the Twins play host to the Blue Jays.

``Actually I was pretty pleased - I wouldn't say surprised is a good word - with how it went. Obviously, I was sitting around all night waiting for something. It went well. Took a little nap. Had some dinner. Watched a movie. Went to bed. Everything was positive.

``Woke up today feeling pretty good."

UPDATE: TWINS MANAGER RON GARDENHIRE SAID THAT, AFTER TALKS BETWEEN THE CLUB AND MORNEAU'S DOCTORS, THE FIRST BASEMAN WILL START ON FRIDAY. Although Morneau wants to play tomorrow, his doctor wants him to ease back into a playing routine slowly.

Delmon Young could play in the outfield tomorrow after recovering from turf toe.

Michael Cuddyer's foot is doing much better after having a wart removed last week.

Anthony Slama said the MRI on his elbow didn't reveal anything serious, but he does have a stress reaction in his elbow. He's rehabbing the injury and is out indefinitely.

Ben Revere was a late scratch after cutting his hand on the outfield warning track after making a great catch yesterday. Joe Benson replaced him in the lineup.

More updates to come

1. Denard Span, CF
2. Joe Benson, LF
3. Jason Kubel, DH
4. Jeff Bailey, 1B
5. Luke Hughes, 3B
6. Rene Tosoni, RF
7. Trevor Plouffe, 2B
8. Rene Rivera, C
9. Matt Tolbert, SS

Pitching: Liriano, Capps, Burnett, Hoey, James

Orioles

1. J.J. Hardy, SS
2. Nick Markakis, RF
3. Adam Jones, CF
4. Vlad Guerrero, DH
5. Mark Reynolds, 3B
6. Luke Scott, 1B
7. Nolan Reimold, LF
8. Matt Wieters, C
9. Nick Green, 2B