Intentional Talk with Justin Morneau by Chris Rose (Baseball) Lyrics
ROSE: Justin Morneau, now on the Colorado Rockies-- oh, I love it! I see your teammates are already getting you involved. Who do we have back there? I can't see.
MORNEAU: Looks like--
BARNES: What's up, guys?
MORNEAU: Barnesy and Bettis.
ROSE: Nice.
BARNES: Text N2. We gotta text N2 to get Mo a vote here.
ROSE: I like it. I like the show beard, too, that you're sporting back there. That's very kind of you.
MORNEAU: It's got a giant iPhone too.
BARNES: Chuck Nasty. We get nasty here in Colorado.
ROSE: Very nice. Very nice. Well, they can just stand there the entire interview; we're good with that. Justin, I want to take you back to being the Home Run Derby champ out there in the Bronx in 2008. Is that the most manly thing you've ever accomplished in your life?
MORNEAU: I'm glad there's footage of that, because I don't think too many people actually remember that I won that thing. But that thing was a lot of fun.
MILLAR: That being said, because Hamilton hit about a thousand home runs. So were you more annoyed that you had to go up against that guy, or in awe watching that guy at that time?
MORNEAU: No, I had the best seat in the house for that thing. That was unbelievable: the show that he put on, and being in Yankee Stadium and chanting his name. I mean, it's not too often a visiting player gets that in that place. And it was just a show that everyone remembers.
ROSE: Well, we love it that your teammates are representing it-- and look at this. We got "#ClevelandRox" in the background. Who just left with the sign? Who was that? Bring him back in. Come on
MORNEAU: We teamed up with Cleveland, so that's where the Cleveland thing comes in. So hopefully, if people are punching in for Cleveland, they're punching in for Colorado, too; and vice versa.
ROSE: I like it. So vote for Justin Morneau. It's the ticket of Morneau and Kluber, by the way, in 2014; that's what you're looking for. So when was the last time you actually had to run for something? Is it-- student body president up there in Canada, prom king, captain of the football team-- what was it?
MORNEAU: No, I wasn't smart enough for any of that stuff. I think this is the first time I've had to campaign for myself. So, these guys are helping me out good. It's actually been a lot of fun, you know. Obviously, when it gets ? and you're not on the team, it can be frustrating. But you know this whole process we've been going through, trying to drum up votes and get back to that game, it's turned out to be a lot of fun and have my teammates rally behind me and create an excitement for the game. It's been a lot of fun.
ROSE: I love it. You got a lot of guys who want to be on TV. This is good work. It's a good look for you guys out there in Colorado.
BARNES: Hey Millar! Millar!
MILLAR: Yes!
BARNES: Are you voting for this guy or what?
MILLAR: I've already got my ticket punched. He was my pick before this year started as my man to have a nice season, and that was a fact back in March.
BARNES: That's what I'm talking about. That's what I'm talking about. Get this guy to the game right here. Get this guy to the game.
ROSE: You're one heck of a campaign manager back there.
MORNEAU: We're born on the same day, so we share a lot of things.
ROSE: Are you kidding?
MORNEAU: No. Same birthday, different years. I'm a little bit older, but yeah.
ROSE: I see. And you have similar personalities. I can see it. I can see it working right here.
MORNEAU: Same amount of tattoos. All that kind of stuff.
ROSE: Yeah, I don't know if Barnes actually has the same thought process with the number 33 as you do. Because-- I have to read this properly. We did our exclusive research on Wikipedia and found out you love the number 3: that you wake up at 33 after the hour, that you take popcorn out of the microwave with 3 seconds left-- is all this stuff true?
MORNEAU: Most of it is, yeah. I'm a little bit out there, but I don't know. It doesn't harm anybody and it makes me feel good. So as long as it works for me, I think it's all right. It might not be normal, but it's all right.
MILLAR: No, no. It's normal. It's normal because I'm in love with 15. You know, so we can go 3-3 for you, I'm 1-5 for 15. Got it. When did the obsession start with the number 3's?
MORNEAU: I don't know. At some point when I was younger; 12 or 13. We used to go to hockey games and my mom would drop me off, and I wouldn't get out until the car said 6:33, so it probably started at some point when I was playing hockey, back in my goalie days when I was a little superstitious. So it started there and it just became a habit, and now it's just something I'm comfortable with and it seems normal for me to set the alarm clock for 8:33 in the morning than it does for 8:30. So, whatever works, I guess.
ROSE: Hey, Justin. Hey, very quiet, take off your hat. They're playing the national anthem. We'll pause. Go ahead. Take your hat off.
MORNEAU: ?
MILLAR: That's good stuff. Hey, so now, we know you're Canadian and you had a chance to see-- I think it was Willie Mitchell, number 33 in the Stanley Cup in L.A.; member of the Kings. How cool is this, brother?
MORNEAU: Yeah, we didn't get the video of that part, but we got in town that Sunday night, and met up with him. And I actually got to have a couple of sips of a nice ? beverage off the top of that cup. That was a really cool experience. Willie and I actually met actually when he was playing in Minnesota. He went to L.A. to play, and number 8 was taken, so he decided to go with 33. He says it was because he was 33 years old at the time, but I think it's because he's a big fan.
MILLAR: ? Morneau.
MORNEAU: Two Stanley Cup rings.
ROSE: Was that the first time you got to see the-- holy smokes! Did you just see the backflip he did behind you?
MORNEAU: Tell you ? in Colorado. That was pretty amazing. I can't even do a somersault.
ROSE: ? going full throttle. Speaking of classy Canadians, we've had a couple on our air this year: we had Joey Votto, and now Ryan Dempster is now a member here on MLB Network. They have some interesting outfits. So are you more likely to don the Monty outfit or the Canadian tuxedo that Dempster wore.
MORNEAU: I'd see if I can borrow that Mounty outfit from Joey Votto. That's pretty solid. Dempster's the only one who could pull off that suit. That's for sure.
ROSE: Yeah, yeah. That thing is brutal. So, right now, we want to help your campaign, even though your teammates are certainly helping you out a little bit. So it's time to "get to know" Morneau. These are 3 things about you that hopefully punch your ticket to make your way back to Minneapolis. Okay. Part 1: You played backup goalie for a Canadian professional hockey team and won a championship. Is that true or false?
MORNEAU: Somewhat true. I was the third goalie. It was actually the Portland Winterhawks. It was actually an American team in a Canadian league. But it's the junior league all the guys get drafted out of. I ? backed up a couple of games during the regular season. I had no part of their success in them winning, but that's something I like to claim.
MILLAR: Timeout. So now there's 3 goalies? So you weren't the backup? You were the backup to the backup to the assistant of the backup?
MORNEAU: Which is why I play baseball.
MILLAR: Yeah.
ROSE: Point number 2: You are 10 times nicer than your former Twins teammate Joe Mauer.
MORNEAU: Is that possible? I don't know if that's possible. Maybe one-tenth. I don't know.
ROSE: Okay.
MILLAR: That's a good one, Chris. That was a good one, because I'm riding with Justin. That's one of the nicest men in the world: Joe Mauer. I mean, they're all nice, but no one's nicer than him, I don't think. Or hotter.
ROSE: Great point. Great point. All right. Last one: you eat the same sandwich before every game. Is this true?
MORNEAU: This is no longer true. We did that in '06. Joe and I would stop at Jimmy John's and pick up a Turkey Tom, no sprouts, with cheese. And we did it every day. Obviously, we couldn't do that in day games, but you know. He tries to claim he did it because of me, but he had 360-something that year. So I think he was right on board with it.
MILLAR: Nice speech right there. Did you go with mustard or mayo? What'd you go for the little topping?
MORNEAU: Mayo. Just mayo. My diet's changed a lot since then. So...
MILLAR: Yeah. You look great. You look great. Mm. Strong.
MORNEAU: Yeah, you're not going to get me to flex or show my abs or anything. So...
MILLAR: I gotcha. I'm going straight wire with you. I got Rapid Fire: 5 questions, you'll be done, and we'll get these votes on right there after your show here. Ready?
MORNEAU: All right.
MILLAR: Number 1: The thing you miss living in Canada.
MORNEAU: Poutine.
MILLAR: What's that?
MORNEAU: Poutine. You've never heard of poutine? You've been to Montreal, right?
MILLAR: No. What is it?
MORNEAU: Fries with the gravy and the cheese melted on them. It started in Montreal, I think, and now you can get them pretty much at any drive-through in Canada. It's a lot of calories, but it's good for a late night, maybe after a late night out or something. You pick up some poutine and feel great about yourself.
MILLAR: Rose, that's chili cheese fries in Cleveland where you're from. You know about those, Rosie.
ROSE: Are you sure he didn't swear in Canadian? I've never heard of that in my life.
MILLAR: Number 2: Would you rather hit 50 homers or 33 homers?
MORNEAU: Whew. I mean, you got to take 50. 50's a big number. Not too many guys get there, but 33 would be pretty awesome. I'd take 33 this year, that's for sure.
MILLAR: All right. Deal. Who would win in a steel cage match: Ron Gardenhire or Walt Weiss?
MORNEAU: Whew. Sorry, Gardy, but Walt's spent a lot of time training. I've seen him get angry a couple of times and get thrown out. And you don't want to get in the way of that.
MILLAR: No. No. I'm with you there. Number 4: Worst teammate to sit next to on a cross-country flight.
MORNEAU: That's a tough one. I'd go with Tommy Kahnle, just because he gets so excited about everything and he never stops talking. He's our real 5 guy, so I got to get those jobs in when I can.
MILLAR: Yes, yes. Get the young bloods. That way, they'll have dirt in their spikes.
MORNEAU: Yep.
MILLAR: Number 5, last question: Do you remember the first girl you kissed, and does she know you're a rich millionaire now?
MORNEAU: I do. And it's an awkward one, too. We were waiting in line-- I think we were in 3rd or 4th grade-- we were waiting in line and I went over to her and said, "Hey, I got a secret for you." And she came over and I tapped her on the shoulder and I leaned in like I was going to tell her a secret and I kissed her on the cheek. And she looked at me and she said, "What are you doing? There's all these people here." And I thought it was a pretty smooth move, but apparently it wasn't, so. It was Carolyn. I remember it now, though. That's one you'll never forget.
MILLAR: That's great.
ROSE: Justin, thanks for having a few laughs with us today on Intentional Talk. Best of luck to you and hopefully we'll see you back in Minneapolis. It would be great for baseball fans up there with the Twins and it would be great for you, as well.
MORNEAU: I appreciate it guys.
MORNEAU: Looks like--
BARNES: What's up, guys?
MORNEAU: Barnesy and Bettis.
ROSE: Nice.
BARNES: Text N2. We gotta text N2 to get Mo a vote here.
ROSE: I like it. I like the show beard, too, that you're sporting back there. That's very kind of you.
MORNEAU: It's got a giant iPhone too.
BARNES: Chuck Nasty. We get nasty here in Colorado.
ROSE: Very nice. Very nice. Well, they can just stand there the entire interview; we're good with that. Justin, I want to take you back to being the Home Run Derby champ out there in the Bronx in 2008. Is that the most manly thing you've ever accomplished in your life?
MORNEAU: I'm glad there's footage of that, because I don't think too many people actually remember that I won that thing. But that thing was a lot of fun.
MILLAR: That being said, because Hamilton hit about a thousand home runs. So were you more annoyed that you had to go up against that guy, or in awe watching that guy at that time?
MORNEAU: No, I had the best seat in the house for that thing. That was unbelievable: the show that he put on, and being in Yankee Stadium and chanting his name. I mean, it's not too often a visiting player gets that in that place. And it was just a show that everyone remembers.
ROSE: Well, we love it that your teammates are representing it-- and look at this. We got "#ClevelandRox" in the background. Who just left with the sign? Who was that? Bring him back in. Come on
MORNEAU: We teamed up with Cleveland, so that's where the Cleveland thing comes in. So hopefully, if people are punching in for Cleveland, they're punching in for Colorado, too; and vice versa.
ROSE: I like it. So vote for Justin Morneau. It's the ticket of Morneau and Kluber, by the way, in 2014; that's what you're looking for. So when was the last time you actually had to run for something? Is it-- student body president up there in Canada, prom king, captain of the football team-- what was it?
MORNEAU: No, I wasn't smart enough for any of that stuff. I think this is the first time I've had to campaign for myself. So, these guys are helping me out good. It's actually been a lot of fun, you know. Obviously, when it gets ? and you're not on the team, it can be frustrating. But you know this whole process we've been going through, trying to drum up votes and get back to that game, it's turned out to be a lot of fun and have my teammates rally behind me and create an excitement for the game. It's been a lot of fun.
ROSE: I love it. You got a lot of guys who want to be on TV. This is good work. It's a good look for you guys out there in Colorado.
BARNES: Hey Millar! Millar!
MILLAR: Yes!
BARNES: Are you voting for this guy or what?
MILLAR: I've already got my ticket punched. He was my pick before this year started as my man to have a nice season, and that was a fact back in March.
BARNES: That's what I'm talking about. That's what I'm talking about. Get this guy to the game right here. Get this guy to the game.
ROSE: You're one heck of a campaign manager back there.
MORNEAU: We're born on the same day, so we share a lot of things.
ROSE: Are you kidding?
MORNEAU: No. Same birthday, different years. I'm a little bit older, but yeah.
ROSE: I see. And you have similar personalities. I can see it. I can see it working right here.
MORNEAU: Same amount of tattoos. All that kind of stuff.
ROSE: Yeah, I don't know if Barnes actually has the same thought process with the number 33 as you do. Because-- I have to read this properly. We did our exclusive research on Wikipedia and found out you love the number 3: that you wake up at 33 after the hour, that you take popcorn out of the microwave with 3 seconds left-- is all this stuff true?
MORNEAU: Most of it is, yeah. I'm a little bit out there, but I don't know. It doesn't harm anybody and it makes me feel good. So as long as it works for me, I think it's all right. It might not be normal, but it's all right.
MILLAR: No, no. It's normal. It's normal because I'm in love with 15. You know, so we can go 3-3 for you, I'm 1-5 for 15. Got it. When did the obsession start with the number 3's?
MORNEAU: I don't know. At some point when I was younger; 12 or 13. We used to go to hockey games and my mom would drop me off, and I wouldn't get out until the car said 6:33, so it probably started at some point when I was playing hockey, back in my goalie days when I was a little superstitious. So it started there and it just became a habit, and now it's just something I'm comfortable with and it seems normal for me to set the alarm clock for 8:33 in the morning than it does for 8:30. So, whatever works, I guess.
ROSE: Hey, Justin. Hey, very quiet, take off your hat. They're playing the national anthem. We'll pause. Go ahead. Take your hat off.
MORNEAU: ?
MILLAR: That's good stuff. Hey, so now, we know you're Canadian and you had a chance to see-- I think it was Willie Mitchell, number 33 in the Stanley Cup in L.A.; member of the Kings. How cool is this, brother?
MORNEAU: Yeah, we didn't get the video of that part, but we got in town that Sunday night, and met up with him. And I actually got to have a couple of sips of a nice ? beverage off the top of that cup. That was a really cool experience. Willie and I actually met actually when he was playing in Minnesota. He went to L.A. to play, and number 8 was taken, so he decided to go with 33. He says it was because he was 33 years old at the time, but I think it's because he's a big fan.
MILLAR: ? Morneau.
MORNEAU: Two Stanley Cup rings.
ROSE: Was that the first time you got to see the-- holy smokes! Did you just see the backflip he did behind you?
MORNEAU: Tell you ? in Colorado. That was pretty amazing. I can't even do a somersault.
ROSE: ? going full throttle. Speaking of classy Canadians, we've had a couple on our air this year: we had Joey Votto, and now Ryan Dempster is now a member here on MLB Network. They have some interesting outfits. So are you more likely to don the Monty outfit or the Canadian tuxedo that Dempster wore.
MORNEAU: I'd see if I can borrow that Mounty outfit from Joey Votto. That's pretty solid. Dempster's the only one who could pull off that suit. That's for sure.
ROSE: Yeah, yeah. That thing is brutal. So, right now, we want to help your campaign, even though your teammates are certainly helping you out a little bit. So it's time to "get to know" Morneau. These are 3 things about you that hopefully punch your ticket to make your way back to Minneapolis. Okay. Part 1: You played backup goalie for a Canadian professional hockey team and won a championship. Is that true or false?
MORNEAU: Somewhat true. I was the third goalie. It was actually the Portland Winterhawks. It was actually an American team in a Canadian league. But it's the junior league all the guys get drafted out of. I ? backed up a couple of games during the regular season. I had no part of their success in them winning, but that's something I like to claim.
MILLAR: Timeout. So now there's 3 goalies? So you weren't the backup? You were the backup to the backup to the assistant of the backup?
MORNEAU: Which is why I play baseball.
MILLAR: Yeah.
ROSE: Point number 2: You are 10 times nicer than your former Twins teammate Joe Mauer.
MORNEAU: Is that possible? I don't know if that's possible. Maybe one-tenth. I don't know.
ROSE: Okay.
MILLAR: That's a good one, Chris. That was a good one, because I'm riding with Justin. That's one of the nicest men in the world: Joe Mauer. I mean, they're all nice, but no one's nicer than him, I don't think. Or hotter.
ROSE: Great point. Great point. All right. Last one: you eat the same sandwich before every game. Is this true?
MORNEAU: This is no longer true. We did that in '06. Joe and I would stop at Jimmy John's and pick up a Turkey Tom, no sprouts, with cheese. And we did it every day. Obviously, we couldn't do that in day games, but you know. He tries to claim he did it because of me, but he had 360-something that year. So I think he was right on board with it.
MILLAR: Nice speech right there. Did you go with mustard or mayo? What'd you go for the little topping?
MORNEAU: Mayo. Just mayo. My diet's changed a lot since then. So...
MILLAR: Yeah. You look great. You look great. Mm. Strong.
MORNEAU: Yeah, you're not going to get me to flex or show my abs or anything. So...
MILLAR: I gotcha. I'm going straight wire with you. I got Rapid Fire: 5 questions, you'll be done, and we'll get these votes on right there after your show here. Ready?
MORNEAU: All right.
MILLAR: Number 1: The thing you miss living in Canada.
MORNEAU: Poutine.
MILLAR: What's that?
MORNEAU: Poutine. You've never heard of poutine? You've been to Montreal, right?
MILLAR: No. What is it?
MORNEAU: Fries with the gravy and the cheese melted on them. It started in Montreal, I think, and now you can get them pretty much at any drive-through in Canada. It's a lot of calories, but it's good for a late night, maybe after a late night out or something. You pick up some poutine and feel great about yourself.
MILLAR: Rose, that's chili cheese fries in Cleveland where you're from. You know about those, Rosie.
ROSE: Are you sure he didn't swear in Canadian? I've never heard of that in my life.
MILLAR: Number 2: Would you rather hit 50 homers or 33 homers?
MORNEAU: Whew. I mean, you got to take 50. 50's a big number. Not too many guys get there, but 33 would be pretty awesome. I'd take 33 this year, that's for sure.
MILLAR: All right. Deal. Who would win in a steel cage match: Ron Gardenhire or Walt Weiss?
MORNEAU: Whew. Sorry, Gardy, but Walt's spent a lot of time training. I've seen him get angry a couple of times and get thrown out. And you don't want to get in the way of that.
MILLAR: No. No. I'm with you there. Number 4: Worst teammate to sit next to on a cross-country flight.
MORNEAU: That's a tough one. I'd go with Tommy Kahnle, just because he gets so excited about everything and he never stops talking. He's our real 5 guy, so I got to get those jobs in when I can.
MILLAR: Yes, yes. Get the young bloods. That way, they'll have dirt in their spikes.
MORNEAU: Yep.
MILLAR: Number 5, last question: Do you remember the first girl you kissed, and does she know you're a rich millionaire now?
MORNEAU: I do. And it's an awkward one, too. We were waiting in line-- I think we were in 3rd or 4th grade-- we were waiting in line and I went over to her and said, "Hey, I got a secret for you." And she came over and I tapped her on the shoulder and I leaned in like I was going to tell her a secret and I kissed her on the cheek. And she looked at me and she said, "What are you doing? There's all these people here." And I thought it was a pretty smooth move, but apparently it wasn't, so. It was Carolyn. I remember it now, though. That's one you'll never forget.
MILLAR: That's great.
ROSE: Justin, thanks for having a few laughs with us today on Intentional Talk. Best of luck to you and hopefully we'll see you back in Minneapolis. It would be great for baseball fans up there with the Twins and it would be great for you, as well.
MORNEAU: I appreciate it guys.