Saturday, June 2, 2012

Former Vernon Viper Morgan One Of Six Brewers In MLB All-Star Game Ballot Form:

Former Vernon Vipers defenceman, Nyjer Morgan is one of six Milwaukee Brewers to be selected from this years 2012 MLB All-Star game ballot form.  The 2012 MLB All Star Game will be held in Kansas City at Kauffman Stadium on July 10th, 2012.  Morgan played as an "AP" as a 16 year old with the Vipers during the (1996-1997) season.    On September 1, 2007, Morgan made his major league debut for the Pittsburgh Pirates against the Milwaukee Brewers as a late-season call-up.  Morgan in his second season with the Brewers was traded to Milwaukee on March, 27th 2011 in exchange for prospect Cutter Dykstra.  On January 16, 2012, Morgan signed a one-year, $2.35 million deal during his first run-through of arbitration eligibility.  In the off season Morgan got the chance to skate-practice with his hometown team the San Jose Sharks back in early February of this year.   

Nyjer Morgan's Player Profile:

http://brewers.mlb.com/team/player.jsp?player_id=460579#gameType='S'§ionType=career&statType=1&season=2012

This was posted on the MLB website:


Major League Baseball fans can now vote on www.mlb.com for this years 2012 MLB All-Star game. In each league, fans can select one player for each infield position and up to three outfielders. For the American League, fans can also vote for a designated hitter. To vote for a player, click on his name. "Write-in" votes may be entered in the area provided at the bottom of each voting page. A maximum of 25 ballots may be submitted per person. Vote a maximum of 25 times. Voting ends at 11:59 PM ET on Thursday, June 28, 2012

You can make your vote on the link below,

http://milwaukee.brewers.mlb.com/mlb/events/all_star/y2012/ballot.jsp?tcid=hpMW-asgballot-2012

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