American League Morning





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 By Pat Carroll

• Minnesota Twins first baseman Justin Morneau will be in the starting line-up tonight when the Twins play the Toronto Blue Jays on their Opening Day. Missing the last three months of last season with a concussion, Morneau may be somewhat rusty out of the gates but the 2006 AL MVP will surely heat up and provide the Twins with a power bat in an already strong line-up.
• The Chicago White Sox and Cleveland Indians will start their season's in snowy Cleveland, as about 5-6 inches of snow fell Wednesday night. Mark Buehrle and Fausto Carmona will be starting for both clubs. The game is slated to start at 3:05 P.M. Don't expect any Buerhle-meter-esque play like last year's Opening Day, but don't put it past him.
• According to ESPN, Los Angeles Angels first baseman Kendrys Morales is ahead of schedule in his road to recovery from broken left ankle he sustained last May 29th. His rehab was then delayed due to pain in the ball of his foot and his big toe. Manager Mike Scioscia believes Morales will be back in the line-up in three weeks time.