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Span unsure if he'll play again this season

Twins outfielder Denard Span says he doesn’t know if he’ll play again this season. He suffered a concussion on June 3rd and as a result he still feels dizzy from time to time. That said, Span is practicing with the team and hoping to play so he can build some confidence before the end of the season.
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Twins outfielder Denard Span says he doesn’t know if he’ll play again this season. He suffered a concussion on June 3rd and as a result he still feels dizzy from time to time. That said, Span is practicing with the team and hoping to play so he can build some confidence before the end of the season.

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