What's up with Nyjer??

I don’t know that I’ve ever seen this kind of ongoing complete and total meltdown from a player. He’s obviously got a suspension coming from this, and still has the 7 game suspension for throwing a ball at a fan waiting on appeal. His hearing on that isn’t scheduled until September 7, but I would be somewhat surprised if they (either the team or the league) allow him to play in the Pirates series this weekend.

“slud”.

 Nyjer’s always been a high-energy guy. the weight of a full season on a bad Nats team wearing on him? who knows?

He’s angry that he’s a terrible Major Leaguer whose job is about to be taken by Roger Bernadina?

So happy from both a on the field and off the field prospective.

He is one of the worst players to put on a Pirate Uniform in my lifetime when everything is considered.

I wish him only the worst.

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/recap?gameId=300901128

I laughed out loud when I saw Sanchez DESTROY him. Great clip I’m saving this.

With hilariously homer-y announcing from the Marlins’ broadcasters.

http://deadspin.com/5628076/finally-a-baseball-fight-that-doesnt-disappoint

He had already been hit once. They supposedly threw at him for stealing 2nd and 3rd afterwards when the Nats were down 11, but it was the 4th inning. Volstad had already plunked two other guys as well.

If only they had someone with his head more together and without the propensity to get in trouble. Someone like Lastings Milledge. If only

Actually the whole story with the Cardinals catcher is even funnier. Nyjer tried to run him over when there was no play at the plate, and in the process forgot to touch home. Pudge Rodriguez had to grab hold of him and turn him back towards the plate, but then Nyjer was called out for touching a runner ahead of him. Check out the video.

Nyjer had also run over the Marlins catcher (Baker) the night before…separating Baker’s shoulder and likely putting him out for the year…which was given as the reason he got drilled the first time last night. Stealing 2 bases down 11 runs is considered against the unwritten code of baseball…which garnered the pitch behind the back…and I’ve seen reports that he was also shouting at the Marlins fans after he scored the run after the SBs. In addition to the wrestling or hockey “heel” display after the fight.

Morgan had been called “unprofessional” by his own manager after he ran the Cardinals catcher over the weekend. On top of the throwing the ball in the stands and hitting the fan prior to that. Ryan Zimmerman wasn’t happy with him either over his actions of the last 8 days. But Zimmerman gave him the excuse “He’s still learning the game”.

When you have played professional baseball for 8 seasons (portions of 4 in the majors)…you are NOT “still learning the game”.

Nyjer may be trying to motivate his teammates…but he’s not playing hockey. And with his actions of the last 8 or 9 days, he’s very likely looking at spending a significant portion of September suspended. He’s already got 7 games for the ball throwing incident…which he has appealed (hearing is on Tuesday)…and probably looking at 5 games for this incident, which will not help his appeal. The Nats have 28 games left…and he’s going to miss close to half of them. On top of that, he’s been sitting the bench a fair amount the last few weeks. Nice way for the Nats to finish their season.

the injured Marlins catcher was Hayes, not Baker.

I qualify this by saying I am not a licensed psychologist or psychiatrist. I have, however, taken to psychology courses in undergrad about 11 years ago. So I clearly know what I am talking about.

while looking at Nyjer’s fielding numbers on fangraphs (UZR is right around 0)…I discovered something else…which is somewhat pertinent to Nyjer, since he played LF for the Pirates.

We’ve talked about the “no triples” defense the Pirates have used at home, and how it skewed Morgan’s numbers positively and made him look like the best thing since sliced bread on defense.

Jose Tabata has played over 500 innings in LF with the Pirates. Using that as a baseline (500 innings)…he leads ALL NL LF’s in UZR and UZR/150. He only trails Brett Gardner and Carl Crawford in the majors. Tabata is good defensively, but I doubt he’s THAT good.

of bi-polar disorder and stress somewhere in his life has triggered a manic episode.

And I’m especially glad Tabata is our man in left. I hope he can stay healthy and focused for years to come.

This is violent, psychotic behavior.

nutting, russell or NH

 He said Nyjer had overslud second and third on the steals in an attempt to injure the fielders there.
 Tony Bruno obviously does not watch many Pirates games.

Nyjer Morgan: 8 games
Chris Volstad: 6 games
Alex Sanabia: 5 games
Gaby Sanchez: 3 games
Doug Slaten: 3 games

Nyjer’s other 7 gamer is still pending.