March 14, 201115 yr From Hardball Talk. Aaron Gleeman Mar 14, 2011, 10:15 AM EDT Ricky Nolasco hit Nyjer Morgan with a pitch yesterday and Morgan said afterward that he believes it was on purpose, as payback for his a) separating catcher Chris Hayes’ shoulder on a collision at the plate and then b) charging the mound and throwing a punch at Chris Volstad the next day. Both those incidents occurred during the final month of the season and resulted in a seven-game suspension for Morgan, so if Nolasco and the Marlins were indeed holding a grudge it wouldn’t have taken a particularly long memory. Here’s what Morgan told Bill Ladson of MLB.com yesterday when asked if the plunking was on purpose: No question, without a doubt. It’s obvious because of what happened last year. Obviously, they haven’t turned the page. But I’m going to be a stronger player, better person. I’m not going to react to it. Morgan went on to say that, rather than get into another altercation, he chose to simply take first base, steal second base, and come around to score a run. Or as he put it: “I felt more satisfied after that than staring at him and putting on my mean mug.� Ladson reports that “Nolasco denied trying to hit Morgan on purpose� and also hit Danny Espinosa in what was his first appearance of the spring after being sidelined by a thumb injury. No word yet on the status of Nolasco’s mean mug.
March 14, 201115 yr Well, if he thinks this time was on purpose, the next time definitely should be. I mean Nolasco didn't just hit Morgan, he hit Valencia and walked another batter, he's coming off of a thumb injury. He's going to be shaky. What an idiot.
March 14, 201115 yr He probably did do it on purpose. Nyjer Morgan is a disgrace to humanity so who cares. I like how he said he was going to be the "better man." No, he just didn't want to get close lined again by Gabby.
March 14, 201115 yr This is what flashed before Morgan's eyes before he decided to be a "better person."
March 14, 201115 yr This is what flashed before Morgan's eyes before he decided to be a "better person." lol. Nice name btw
March 14, 201115 yr If he really thought it was on purpose then how come no Marlins players were hit? Espinosa's was clearly not intentional, but I'm sure someone on the Nats said something about hitting a Marlin after that.
March 14, 201115 yr I have a feeling Morgan is going to get himself a reality tv show sometime soon. He's Ochocinco with more crazy and less funny.
March 14, 201115 yr No, the next time it will be on purpose, will be when Mike Dunn is on the mound slinging 99.
March 14, 201115 yr This is what flashed before Morgan's eyes before he decided to be a "better person." lol. Nice name btw Thanks
March 14, 201115 yr Hey you guys, give him some credit. He's gone from charging the mound to crying to the media. That's a whole step up in this world.
March 14, 201115 yr Hey you guys, give him some credit. He's gone from charging the mound to crying to the media. That's a whole step up in this world. I lol'd. This would make him a bit more like TO than Ochocinco, though, no?
March 15, 201115 yr Hey you guys, give him some credit. He's gone from charging the mound to crying to the media. That's a whole step up in this world. I lol'd. This would make him a bit more like TO than Ochocinco, though, no? Factor in some Randy Moss in there and you've got a deal.
March 15, 201115 yr No, the next time it will be on purpose, will be when Mike Dunn is on the mound slinging 99. He'll probably miss
March 16, 201115 yr Wait till the regular season, then it will be on purpose. I thought it was on purpose too. Partly because of where it hit him and the speed of the pitch. Factor in the crowd was booing him from his introduction. I think alot of folks in the crowd were expecting it. And this was the right time to do it. ST, let him know we haven't forgotten and will be watching his actions on the field. The second plunking wasn't on purpose. You don't throw at a guy's head under any circumstance. And Ricky was visibly concerned when the player didn't get right up, even walking towards the plate. No Marlins were hit because the Nats know we have something against Morgan. And I would think they understand the reasons. They obviously didn't want to set a precedent with us knowing how many times we play each other through the year.
March 16, 201115 yr I personally love it, until one of our players gets hurt. Morgan is a d-bag and you need a good rivalry ever once in a while with a hated player. I just want to see gaby hulk-smash Morgan into the mound again.
March 16, 201115 yr As long as all the FIsh remain healthy and injury free, I'm all for some Marlins/Nats drama igniting a nonexistent rivalry.
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