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Nats Trade Rumor: Nyjer Morgan?
Nats Trade Rumor: Nyjer Morgan?
Nyjer a Nat? According to The Pittsburgh Post Gazette the Nationals are pursuing a trade for the Pirates outfielder Nyjer Morgan. Negotiations appear ongoing, but Pittsburgh had come back asking for both former met Lastings Milledge and rookie starter Craig Stammens. We here at NLEC will ...
Nationals pursuing Morgan in trade
Nationals pursuing Morgan in trade
community.post-gazette.com — By Dejan Kovacevic | 2:17 a.m. Saturday Washington is pursuing a trade for Pirates outfielder Nyjer Morgan, according to two sources late last night, including one source inside the Nationals' baseball operations. The teams began discussing this ... (more) Nationals pursuing Morgan in trade
Nationals trying to acquire Nyjer Morgan [update]
therocket.mlblogs.com — Looking to improve their outfield defense, the Nationals are trying to acquire Pirates outfielder Nyjer Morgan, according to a baseball source. The Nationals see Morgan as a center fielder/leadoff hitter. The Nationals also like his hockey attitude. ... (more) Nationals trying to acquire Nyjer Morgan [update]
Nats Trade Rumor: Milledge for Morgan deal is close
Nats Trade Rumor: Milledge for Morgan deal is close
nleastchatter.com — looks probable According to both MLB Trade Rumors and The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette , LMillz to Pitt? the Pirates and Nationals are close to a deal of Nyjer Morgan for current minor leaguer Lastings Milledge. NLEC had first linked to the Post-Gazette on Saturday night regarding this ... (more) Nats Trade Rumor: Milledge for Morgan deal is close
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Morgan for Milledge?
baseballmusings.com 6/27/2009 — Where Have You Gone, Andy Van Slyke rounds up the rumors about a Nyjer Morgan trade to Washington. I agree with him that it doesn’t make a lot of sense for the Nationals, but: What it comes down to, though, is that Morgan is never going to be more valuable than he is right now and ...
Nyjer Morgan on the trading block?
raisethejollyroger.com 6/27/2009 — Last night and this morning, there have been some rumors, tweets, and posts about [ a potential trade that would send Nyjer Morgan to the Washington Nationals ]. Washington offered outfielder Lastings Milledge in return, but talks stalled when the Bucs also asked for pitching ...
Nyjer Morgan for Lastings Milledge?
firejimbowden.blogspot.com 6/28/2009 — The rumors are that the Nationals are trying to swap Lastings Milledge for Nyjer Morgan. We wouldn't be fleecing the Pirates by any stretch, and I don't love the idea of trading a young player with upside at the bottom of his value, but I don't think this is a terrible idea. The argument for ...
Rumored: Nationals Offer Milledge to the Pirates
thenatsblog.com 6/29/2009 — The Washington Nationals have offered their 2008 starting centerfielder Lastings Milledge to the Pittsburgh Pirates for their current utility outfielder Nyjer Morgan in a straight-up-trade. The report, from Piratesreport.com , says that the Pirates GM would want Mike Rizzo to add at least ...
Another trade expected soon
community.post-gazette.com 6/30/2009 — By Dejan Kovacevic | 12:40 p.m. Tuesday The Pirates could make another trade, as early as today, likely involving outfielder Nyjer Morgan to Washington for outfielder Lastings Milledge. But it is not final.
Prelude to a deal: Morgan for Milledge?
fantasybaseball365.com 6/30/2009 — There has been a ton of rumors swirling this morning about a possible Nyjer Morgan for Lastings Milledge deal within the next 24 hours.   Will Carroll tweeted this morning that he had been told by a "good source" that a deal could be in motion.   MLB Trade Rumors whispered the ...
Pirates trade Morgan/Burnett for Milledge/Hanrahan
buccofans.com 6/30/2009 — The Pittsburgh Pirates have traded Nyjer Morgan and Sean Burnett to the Washington Nationals for Lastings Milledge and Joel Hanrahan. B.U.C.C.O. Fans.com breaks down the deal, including salary information for all players.
Faster than the speed of Wikipedia
hardballtimes.com 6/30/2009 — It's being reported that the Nats and Pirates are about to consummate a Nyjer Morgan for Lastings Milledge trade . Reader MooseInOhio emails to tell me that someone in Nyjer Morgan nation has already updated his Wikipedia page to reflect that the deal is done: Nyjer Jamid Morgan (born July ...
Pirates send Morgan to Nats in four-player trade
scoresreport.com 6/30/2009 — According to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette , the Pirates have agreed to trade speedy outfielder Nyjer Morgan and pitcher Sean Burnett to the Nationals for outfielder Lastings Milledge and right-hander Joel Hanrahan. While Burnett and Hanrahan are decent relievers, the two outfielders will ...
Pirates agree to trade Morgan, Burnett
community.post-gazette.com 6/30/2009 — By Dejan Kovacevic | 2:29 p.m. Tuesday The Pirates are ready to trade outfielder Nyjer Morgan and reliever Sean Burnett to the Washington Nationals for outfielder Lastings Milledge and reliever Joel Hanrahan. Still not done. UPDATE 2:37 p.m.: ...
Nats trade Milledge, Hanrahan
dcprosportsreport.com 6/30/2009 — The Washington Nationals have traded two chronic under-achievers, OF Lastings Milledge and RP Joel Hanrahan to the Pittsburgh Pirates for Nyjer Morgan and Sean Burnett . Morgan is a left-handed outfielder who does something the Nats don't do -- plays defense. Morgan turns 29 this week and he ...
Nats Player News: Nationals trade for Nyjer Morgan
nleastchatter.com 6/30/2009 — Earlier this afternoon the Nationals officially completed a trade which will bring them OF Nyjer Morgan from the Pittsburgh Pirates and left handed reliever Sean Burnett . The Nationals gave up still young, but troublesome Lastings Milledge and reliever Joel Hanrahan to get the deal done.  ...
Nationals' view on the trade
community.post-gazette.com 7/1/2009 — By Dejan Kovacevic | 6:20 p.m. Tuesday Mike Rizzo, acting Washington general manager, on the Nyjer Morgan/Sean Burnett/Lastings Milledge/Joel Hanrahan trade: > On Morgan: "He's a high-energy speed type of guy, very plus-plus defensive ...
Odds & Ends: Morgan, Brewers, Phillies
mlbtraderumors.com 6/29/2009 — Some odds and ends around the league: Nyjer Morgan was caught off-guard by recent trade rumors, says Rob Biertempfel of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review . Morgan said he was "flattered." Adam McCalvy of MLB.com says the Brewers are still pursuing ...
Nyjer for Lastings in the works?
raisethejollyroger.com 6/30/2009 — Neal Huntington is having a busy day. After [ sending Eric Hinske to New York ], there now seem to be strong indications that wheels are turning on the Morgan-Milledge trade front. Twitter seems to be the best way to get news fast these days, so be sure to follow our feed for the latest info. ...
Pirates Trade Eric Hinske to Yankees, Could Trade Nyjer Morgan
bucsdugout.com 6/30/2009 — More photos » by David Zalubowski - ASSOCIATED PRESS The Pirates traded Eric Hinske to the Yankees for two prospects today. Browse more photos ...
Nationals and Pirates Complete 4 player trade
digitalsportsdaily.com 6/30/2009 — The Washington Nationals today acquired outfielder Nyjer Morgan and left-handed pitcher Sean Burnett from the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for outfielder Lastings Milledge and right-handed pitcher Joel Hanrahan. Nationals Assistant General Manager and Vice President of Baseball ...
Wilson questions trade, Salazar coming
community.post-gazette.com 6/30/2009 — By Dejan Kovacevic | 4:27 p.m. Tuesday Shortstop Jack Wilson questioned the Nyjer Morgan/Sean Burnett trade, one of several players -- again -- palpably bothered by one of general manager Neal Huntington's moves that removes from the current team. ...
Lastings Milledge for Nyjer Morgan: an offer we couldn't refuse
whygavs.com 7/1/2009 — I see that the trade is confirmed now, so I thought I'd share my thoughts quickly before the gamethread goes up. What this trade comes down to is this: a rebuilding team can never turn down a trade that offers a net talent gain as big as this one ...
Pirates Still Repairing: Nyjer Morgan Traded
thepaintedbaseball.blogspot.com 7/1/2009 — E ARLIER THIS MONTH THE PIRATES traded outfielder Nate McLouth, prompting this post . So I've updated the original sketch here. Who would have expected them to trade yet another outfielder in Nyjer Morgan, this time to the Washington Nationals. Granted they did get a power-hitting prospect in ...
Pirates Trade Nyjer Morgan To Nats For Lastings MilledgeThis Is Getting Old
It's been a busy afternoon for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Hours after trading Eric Hinske to the Yankees, the rumoured trade between the Bucs and Nats finally happened. The Pirates traded fan favorite Nyjer Morgan and lefty reliever Sean Burnett to Washington for OF Lastings Milledge and relief ...
Nationals, Pirates To Announce TradeFanHouse
by Ed Price A four-player swap of pitchers and outfielders between Pittsburgh and Washington will be official this afternoon, according to a high-level source with one of the teams. The Pirates would get high-ceiling outfielder Lastings Milledge and reliever Joel Hanrahan for outfielder Nyjer ...
Pirates Notebook: The classic debateBUCCO Fans.com
I mentioned some thoughts on the Nyjer Morgan for Lastings Milledge trade rumors Friday night. Since that point I've been thinking about the non-baseball aspect of the deal.There are two opinions on the trade rumors from what I can tell. One side wants Milledge because he's a talented player ...
Washington Eyeing Pirates' Nyjer Morgan For...Lastings Milledge?!Sixty Feet, Six Inches
Lastings Milledge flashes some of his famed potential The big story this week has obviously been the NBA Draft. While that's cool and all, unlike my fellow writers, I don't know the first thing about basketball. What I do know is baseball, trade rumors, and especially baseball trade ...
The Travesty of the Nyjer Morgan TradeMajor League Jerk
Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Pirates ruined baseball by trading Nyjer Morgan and Sean Burnett to the Nationals for Lastings Milledge and Joel Hanrahan. Now, as players, they are all OK to shitty. But for aesthetics, no one looks better in a baseball uniform than Nyjer Morgan. What the Pirates ...
Pirates Notebook: Post Trade ThoughtsBUCCO Fans.com
I wrote on the Eric Hinske trade and the Nyjer Morgan/Sean Burnett trade earlier today. Check out those links for my thoughts on the deals.In the aftermath of the trades, I've got a few more thoughts, which I will provide in no specific order:Where are the left handers? The big issue, following ...
ABOUT THIS LASTINGS MILLEDGE CHARACTERMondesi's House
As you've probably heard, the Pirates just traded for the talented, colorful, and sometimes troubled young man shown above, one Lastings Milledge. The 24-year-old, who was the 12th overall pick by the New York Mets in the 2003 MLB Draft, has a very high ceiling, much higher than that of ...
Pirates at it again: Nyjer Morgan traded to Washingtonpostgameheroes.com
Just when you find yourself becoming a fan of a Pittsburgh Pirate he gets taken from you. Bay, Nady, McLouth, and now fan-favorite Nyjer Morgan has been shown the door. At least this time we’ve actually heard of the player(s) coming back to Pittsburgh in the trade. MLB.com has the ...
Milledge, Hanrahan traded to PiratesFantasy Sports
BY ADAM RONIS The Nationals traded outfielder Lastings Milledge and reliever Joel Hanrahan to the Pirates for outfielder Nyjer Morgan and pitcher Sean Burnett . Milledge, 24, had 14 homers and 61 RBIs last season and began the season as the Nationals centerfielder and leadoff hitter. It ...
Washington Nationals Trade Potential for Production: Lastings Milledge and Joel Hanrahan to Pittsburgh Pirates for Nyjer Morgan and Sean BurnettFederal Baseball
More photos » by Evan Vucci - AP about 1 month ago: Pittsburgh Pirates' Nyjer Morgan smiles in the dugout after leading off the baseball game against the Washington Nationals with a double ...
BLOCKBUSTER ALERT: Lastings Traded For Nyjer in Historic NameswapMr. Irrelevant
Perhaps the two most disappointing players during the Nats ‘09 campaign of failure have been shipped outta town. The Nats dealt OF Lastings Milledge and RP Joel Hanrahan to Pittsburgh (aside: whoretown) for OF Nyjer Morgan and RP Sean Burnett today. Basically, here’s the short ...
Nationals and Pirates swap Milledge for MorganCircling The Bases
Chico Harlan of the Washington Post reports that the Nationals and Pirates have agreed to a four-player trade that sends Lastings Milledge and Joel Hanrahan to Pittsburgh with Nyjer Morgan and Sean Burnett heading to Washington.
Washington Nationals Acquire Nyjer Morgan, Sean Burnett From Pirates For Lastings Milledge, Joel Hanrahan.Federal Baseball
Washington Nationals Acquire Nyjer Morgan, Sean Burnett From Pirates For Lastings Milledge, Joel Hanrahan. According to several published reports, the Washington Nationals and Pittsburgh Pirates have agreed on a deal that will send OF Lastings Milledge and RHP Joel Hanrahan to Steel Town ...
Morgan for Milledge, Burnett for HanrahanWe've Got Heart
From the Nationals: WASHINGTON ACQUIRES OUTFIELDER NYJER MORGAN AND LEFTHANDER SEAN BURNETT FROM PITTSBURGH IN FOUR-PLAYER TRADE The Washington Nationals today acquired outfielder Nyjer Morgan and left-handed pitcher Sean Burnett from the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for outfielder ...
Buzz: Nationals trade Milledge to PiratesMetsBlog.com
According to Dejan Kovacevic, of the Post-Gazette , the Nationals and Pirates have agreed in principle to send Nyjer Morgan to DC and Lastings Milledge to Pittsburgh. …wow, two of the worst run franchises in baseball team up to make a deal, each swapping young outfielders… i ...
MLB Trade Rumors: Nyjer Morgan For Lastings MilledgeFakeTeams
More photos » by Charles Cherney - AP Browse more photos » If you're not following Will Carroll on Twitter, well, you're a little behind the knowledge curve.  Here is one of his latest tweets:  ...
MLB Pepper!: Holliday, Reds, GonzalezAmerica's White Boy
I don't have any news on Jenn Sterger, but I think I need some more eye candy on this site. She's a Cubs fan, which I like, plus she is a blog icon. She is in the Sports Blog Hall of Fame with Erin Andrews, Allison Stoke, Jenny Finch, and Maria Sharapova. Anyways, I am going to a rundown of ...
NEWS AND NOTES: SNELL STRIKES OUT 17!Mondesi's House
--Ian Snell struck out 17 Toledo Mud Hens, including 13 in a row, during his first start for AAA Indianapolis. Keep boosting that trade value, Ian. The sooner, the better. [Indianapolis Indians] --Time to do some social good to start your week. Like signing the petition to get Billy Mays' ...
Nationals may have trade interest in the Braves' center fielder Jordan SchaferTalking Chop
As reported by a Washington Nationals beat writer (via MLBTR ): [ Nyjer Morgan } is the not the only outfielder the Nationals are looking at. They have interest in Braves outfielder Jordan Schafer . He began the season as Atlanta's everyday center fielder, but was sent down after the team ...
Nyjer Morgan on the go?Where Have You Gone, Andy Van Slyke?
Interesting rumor popping up in a couple places today, both from fellow FanHouser Ed Price and DK's blog ; apparently the Pirates and Nats have discussed a swap that would send Nyjer Morgan to DC in return for Lastings Milledge, but the deal was held up when the Pirates asked for Craig Stammen ...
The Meaning of the Nats TradeNationals Journal
Why? "We think we got two really good ones," said interim GM Mike Rizzo after getting outfielder Nyjer Morgan and lefty reliever Sean Burnett for Lastings Milledge and Joel Hanrahan. Maybe. More likely, the Nats just got two decent ones. The real ...
Milledge, Hanrahan Dealt To Pittsburgh For Morgan, BurnettNationals Journal
Just a few months ago, the Washington Nationals envisioned Lastings Milledge and Joel Hanrahan as building blocks -- the future center fielder, the future closer. Today, in a move dictated by that a pair of disappointing seasons, the Nationals packed ...
Nats to Send Milledge, Hanrahan to Pirates For Morgan, BurnettBleacher Report - MLB
The Washington Nationals and Pittsburgh Pirates have agreed in principle to a trade, with Washington sending perennial bust, outfielder and leadoff man Lastings Milledge and former closer Joel Hanrahan to the Pirates for outfielder and leadoff ...
Morgan to the Nationals? Don't Do It, NealBleacher Report - MLB
Over the past few days a rumored deal has been floating around regarding Nyjer Morgan going to the Nationals for Lastings Milledge. Why on earth would Neal Huntington even consider this? Recently, Huntington made it known that he is looking to ...
Nationals Trade Lastings Milledge: Is Elijah Dukes Next?Bleacher Report - MLB
Pittsburgh Pirates GM and fellow UMass Sports Management graduate, Neal Huntington was a busy man today. Hours after trading Eric Hinske to the Yankees , Huntington pulled off a four player trade with the Washington Nationals. The Pirates traded ...
A Review Of The Pirates' Busy Day: Are They Winners Or Losers?Bleacher Report - MLB
It was quite the day for the Pittsburgh Pirates today, as they traded away three players and received four in return. Did this help the organization? The Pirates sent left fielder Nyjer Morgan and left-handed reliever Sean Burnett to the ...
Post-trade Thoughts, Reaction, Analysis And MarginaliaNationals Journal
1. Nyjer Morgan and Sean Burnett, acquired today from Pittsburgh in the Milledge-Hanrahan trade, will be in uniform for the Nats tomorrow. Morgan will wear No. 1. Burnett will wear No. 17. 2. Once Morgan and Burnett arrive, the Nats must subtract ...
Washington Nationals Trade Lastings Milledge to PiratesBleacher Report - MLB
DEAL MERCURIAL OUTFIELDER AND RELIEVER HANRAHAN TO BUCS FOR MORGAN, BURNETT The Washington Nationals announced that they have traded OF Lastings Milledge and RHRP Joel Hanrahan to the Pittsburgh Pirates for OF Nyjer Morgan and LHRP Sean Burnett. ...
Pirates send Morgan to Nats in deal for MilledgeSI.com - MLB
The Pirates have traded outfielder Nyjer Morgan and reliever Sean Burnett to the Nationals for reliever Joel Hanrahan and outfielder Lastings Milledge.
Nats swap with Bucs, acquire MorganMajor League Baseball News
The Nationals have traded reliever Joel Hanrahan and outfielder Lastings Milledge to the Pirates for reliever Sean Burnett and outfielder Nyjer Morgan on Tuesday afternoon.
Washington Nationals Notebook: Starting Rotation Flip and Trade NewsBleacher Report - MLB
Scott Olsen, 25, the most experienced starter on the Nationals' roster with 109 career starts, returns from the disabled list where he has been recovering from shoulder tendinitis. He was put on the 15-day DL on May 17. Olsen returns tonight, on ...