Nyjer Morgan Walks Off, Loses Mind (In A Good Way)
In case you were watching any of the other 28 teams in action last night, you may have missed Nyjer Morgan apparently having the night of his goddamn life last night. First, he hits a walk-off double for the Brewers against the Mets. That’s pretty awesome, and he shows it in the celebration. Then he has this incredible post-game interview with FSN Wisconsin:
As if that wasn’t enough crazy (again, the good kind) for you, check out his post-postgame radio interview with Bob Uecker’s right hand man, Cory Provus.
It really isn’t any wonder that “Tony Plush” — Nyjer Morgan’s alter ego and “name on the field” — has become such a hit in Milwaukee. Combine his antics with his performance (1.2 WAR in 74 PA!) and you have the most legendary platoon player Wisconsin has ever seen.
Simply amazing.
I am so stunned I don’t even know what to say… other than that I am so stunned I don’t even know what to say.
Bona fide crazy person.
How can you not love this guy?? Fantastic.
I have gone from not really liking him to loving him.
Epic end to an interview. I gotta go. *Runs away.
He needs 36mg of Concerta daily.
Awesome to see a player so hyped up about the game!
Not so awesome to see a player who thought he would still be batting if his team was winning 8-6 in the bottom of the 9th inning. Maybe in the middle of the game he had some “leftovers” from a party with Ron Washington.
Maybe not knowing he was in a “clutch” situation helped him be a little more relaxed at the plate.
I thought he said he thought it was 8-6 in the 8th. Either way, amazing interviews.
Reminds me of his first months in Washington in ’09 before he melted down last season. Hopefully, he’s on some better meds to help him with the crazy.
Refreshing to see something other than the standard MLB player interview. It is still just a game. Good to see someone having fun out there. Im a fan.
Yeah, we loved Tony Plush in DC. Had high hopes for him. Then he started playing like crap and began taking it out on everybody — teammates, fans, media, and the outfield. The crazy highs are matched by the crazy lows.
Yea – we did see that he has a temper when he broke his finger after just coming back!!