Nyjer Morgan is on a one man path of destruction through the major leagues. Here's how the last 8 days have gone for the Washington Nationals' 6'0", 175 pound roughneck.
Aug. 25 - Morgan was suspended seven games for throwing a ball at a fan in Philadelphia. The ball struck a different fan in the head. He appealed the suspension and continued playing.
Aug. 28 - Instead of scoring on an undefended home plate, Morgan went out of his way to give a blindside hockey check to Cardinals catcher Bryan Anderson. Morgan may have learned this technique as a kid in California where he excelled in junior hockey. He was thrown out on the play.
He was benched for the Nationals' next game by his manager, Jim Riggleman, who feared that the Cardinals would retaliate against him for his unnecessary roughness.
Aug. 31- Morgan ran through Marlins catcher Brett Hayes instead of sliding on a play at the plate. Had Morgan slid, he'd have been safe. Hayes held on to the ball for the out but sustained a season ending separated shoulder in the process.
In the same game, he cursed out a fan in the Florida crowd as shown in this video.
Sep. 1 - Morgan was hit by a pitch in the fourth inning of the next game against the Marlins. He kept his cool & stole second and third base en route to scoring to make cut the Marlins lead to 14-4. The Marlins were offended that Morgan stole two bases despite the fact that they were winning in a blowout.
In the sixth inning, Marlins pitcher Chris Volstad threw behind Morgan causing him to rush the mound for a bench clearing fight.
My man Morgan is about to get suspended for a while. He should use the time to see if the Washington Capitals have any roster openings for a third line goon.
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