Monday, March 19, 2012

Former Viper Morgan Back In Brewers Lineup After Missing Two Days:

Former Vernon Vipers defenceman, Nyjer Morgan was back in action Tuesday, after taking a Barry Zito curveball to the helmet last weekend (Saturday) in a 13-3 loss to the San Francisco Giants. Morgan was hit in the top of the first inning and stayed on base and took the field in the bottom of the frame before coming out as a precautionary move in the second inning. Morgan played as an "AP" with the Vipers during the (1996-1997) season.

This is posted on the Brewers website:

Morgan back in lineup after missing two days

By Joey Nowak / MLB.com | 03/13/12

PHOENIX -- Brewers outfielder Nyjer Morgan was back in action Tuesday, after being hit in the head by a Barry Zito curveball during Saturday's game against the Giants and taking two days off. The Brewers had an off-day on Monday.

"All good," said Morgan, who went 2-for-3 and stole two bases against the A's on Tuesday. "It was an unfortunate little incident but I'm fine now."

Morgan was hit in the top of the first inning on Saturday and stayed on base and took the field in the bottom of the frame before coming out as a precautionary move in the second inning.

On Tuesday, he was slotted in the No. 2 spot in the lineup and played right field.

"He does a nice job defensively," manager Ron Roenicke said. "Whether we put him in center or right."

Morgan said he felt fine on Sunday, but said Major League Baseball has been playing close attention to head injuries and he felt there was no need to rush back to action.

"I would have definitely played the next day, but it was March 10," Morgan said. "So we were just being safe."

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