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Nyjer Morgan apparently appealing suspension
Nationals Journal | Washington Post — While nothing formal has been announced, Nyjer Morgan apparently, will appeal his suspension, because he is in center field and leading off for the Nationals. Also, Danny Espinosa - who worked with Jim Riggleman and Pat Listach at second base four hours before the game - is making his first career start. The full lineup: 1. Nyjer Morgan, CF 2. Ian Desmond, SS 3. Ryan Zimmerman, 3B 4. Adam Dunn, 1B 5. Michael Morse, RF 6. Ivan Rodriguez, C 7. Justin Maxwell, LF 8. Danny Espinosa, 2B 9. Livan Hernandez, SP Nyjer Morgan - Ian Desmond - Pat Listach - Jim Riggleman - Ryan Zimmerman
1 hour agoNyjer Morgan suspended eight games for role in Nats-Marlins brawl
Nationals Journal | Washington Post — Nationals center fielder and recent magnet to controversy Nyjer Morgan has been suspended eight games by Major League Baseball for his role in Wednesday's bench-clearing brawl in Miami and two other recent incidents, MLB disciplinarian Bob Watson announced. The league also cited Morgan for "unnecessarily" running into Cardinals catcher Bryan Anderson last Saturday and directing "inappropriate" comments towards fans at Sun Life Stadium in the 10th inning of the Nationals' loss to the Marlins on Tuesday. The suspension is in addition to the seven-game suspension Morgan is appealing for throwing ...
3 hours agoTyler Moore named Carolina League MVP
Nationals Journal | Washington Post — Class A Potomac first baseman Tyler Moore, who less than two months ago was hitting less than .200, was named the Carolina League MVP following a remarkable seven-week power-hitting surge. Moore leads the Carolina League with 113 RBI and 29 home runs, 19 of which have been since July 15. Moore also leads the league in doubles (43) and extra base hits (75) and trails only Royals prospect Eric Hosmer with a .541 slugging percentage. In a six-week span starting July 15, Moore won the Carolina League player of the week four times and posted a mind-boggling 1.400 OPS. Carolina League - Sports -...
September 2, 2010MLB reviewing Marlins-Nationals brawl
Nationals Journal | Washington Post — Major League Baseball is reviewing the benches-emptying fracas Wednesday night between the Nationals and Marlins and will hand out any suspensions, which are likely, either later today or tomorrow, according to a league official. The league office has extra time for the review process, which includes reviewing video and speaking with the game's umpiring, because both teams have an off day today. The brawl capped an eventful, erratic week for Nyjer Morgan, who ignited the brawl after Marlins starter Chris Volstad threw behind him two innings after drilling him with a pitch. Morgan is currently ...
September 2, 2010Hello, Danny Espinosa. Goodbye, Scott Olsen?
Nationals Journal | Washington Post — The brawl last night and Nyjer Morgan's most recent controversial moment overshadowed two significant events in the Nationals' two-field goal loss, one of them a development of immediate significance and then other a sign for the future. Scott Olsen may have pitched himself out of the Nationals, and Danny Espinosa took his first step as a major leaguer. By surrendering nine runs and recording only five outs, Olsen may have taken himself out of the Nationals rotation. Since he returned from the disabled list July 29, Olsen is 1-6 with an 8.72 ERA, having allowed 45 hits in 32 innings. In Syracu...
September 2, 2010Nyjer Morgan's long week and thoughts on the brawl
Nationals Journal | Washington Post — To recap, here was Nyjer Morgan's week: On Aug. 25, Morgan learned he had been suspended for seven games by Major League Baseball for an exchange with one fan and hitting another with a ball in Philadelphia. One fan on the scene in the center field stands defended him, but the league learned about the incident after getting word from security at Citizens Bank Ballpark. Morgan is appealing the suspension, with a hearing scheduled for Sept. 7. On Saturday, he was dropped to eighth in the lineup. Late in the game he ran into St. Louis Cardinals catcher Bryan Anderson at home plate despite the lac...
September 1, 2010What to expect from Danny Espinosa and Wilson Ramos this month
Nationals Journal | Washington Post — Danny Espinosa learned he would be heading to the major leagues late Tuesday night, after he returned to Syracuse from Buffalo. Manager Trent Jewett gave him the news. It felt surreal, to realize his dream. "That was the first thing that came into my mind, forever thinking what it was going to be like," Espinosa said. "Now I'm going to find out." Espinosa landed in South Florida at about 1:30 p.m. Wednesday and, after he figured out how to get there, drove straight to Sun Life Stadium. When he walked into the Nationals clubhouse for the first time, he found Ian Desmond. They had never played t...
September 1, 2010Game 134 discussion thread: Nationals at Marlins
Nationals Journal | Washington Post — Tonight's game promises to be, if nothing else, eventful. The very first pitch might be the most intriguing moment. Will Chris Volstad throw at Nyjer Morgan? If so, what will Morgan do? We'll about to find out. Scott Olsen will be facing his former team. If he can beat Volstad, whom he once competed with for a rotation spot, the Nationals will win a road series for the first time since May 12. Talk about the game right here. Scott Olsen - Chris Volstad - Nyjer Morgan - Washington Nationals - Games
September 1, 2010With Nyjer Morgan at leadoff, early fireworks possible
Nationals Journal | Washington Post — Manager Jim Riggleman gave Ryan Zimmerman the day off to rest "various aches and pains," particularly a pain in his left side. Zimmerman did not take batting practice today, either, but he said he is feeling OK and could have played. He is available to play off the bench, Riggleman said, another sign his ailment is minor. Zimmerman's day off also led to Nyjer Morgan batting leadoff. Riggleman wanted to drop Adam Kennedy, who had been batting leadoff, lower in the lineup in order to provide protection without either Zimmerman or Ivan Rodriguez playing. The main consequence of Morgan hitting lea...
September 1, 2010Next game at Pittsburgh Pirates on Fri, Sep 3 7:05 pm EDT
Opponent news and rumors snapshot:
- Left-handed complement Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
- Tabata's play slowly getting noticed Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
- Meaningless month for Pirates? Not entirely Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
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| Sat 8/28 | vs St. Louis | W 14 - 5 | |
| Sun 8/29 | vs St. Louis | W 4 - 2 | |
| Mon 8/30 | at Florida | W 9 - 3 | |
| Tue 8/31 | at Florida | L 0 - 1 | |
| Wed 9/1 | at Florida | L 10 - 16 | |
| Fri 9/3 | at Pittsburgh | 7:05 pm EDT | |
| Sat 9/4 | at Pittsburgh | 7:05 pm EDT | |
| Sun 9/5 | at Pittsburgh | 1:35 pm EDT |
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- Nationals' Morgan suspended 8 games, but could face Mets New York Post Nyjer Morgan’s wild week has landed him an eight-game suspension, one of nine punishments handed out Friday by Major League Baseball following a brawl between Washington Nationals and Florida Marlins. MLB suspended Nationals outfielder Morgan and fined him an undisclosed amount for three separate incidents over the past week...
- Braves have 93.6 percent chance of making playoffs? Atlanta Braves with David O'Brien | Atlanta Journal-Constitution FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Hello from South Fla., where the weather went from perfectly sunny to thunderstorms, dark clouds and torrential rain in a span of about 20 minutes while ago. In other words, pretty much normal here. Any way, before we go any further I’d like to bring two pieces of potentially good news to you, since we’re all about sunshine and smiley faces here at the ol’ blog: Marlins' Gaby Sanchez got three-game suspension today for part in Wednesday brawl with Nationals. (Getty Images) First, Marlins first baseman Gaby Sanchez got a three-game suspension today for ...
- Nine members of Florida Marlins, Nationals suspended or fined for brawl Miami Herald Almost from the instant Nyjer Morgan charged the mound and Florida Marlins pitcher Chris Volstad readied himself for bare-knuckled combat by throwing down his glove, it became a given that punishment would result.
- Morgan gets eight games, Volstad six after Nats/Marlins brawl Miami Herald Washington Nationals outfielder Nyjer Morgan was suspended for eight games and Florida Marlins pitcher Chris Volstad was given a six-game penalty for their roles in Wednesday's benches-clearing incident.