Nationals center fielder Nyjer Morgan will be suspended eight games and will begin serving his suspension Friday, according to sources. "I'm glad they were able to still hear my side," Morgan said. "The suspension, it's fair in my eyes. I thought the fine was little bit steep. From here, I just have to move on, keep it moving." Morgan had been appealing two separate suspensions: one seven-game suspension for an incident in which he allegedly exchanged dialogue with a fan and threw a ball in the stands at Citizens Bank Park, and one eight-game suspension for three other separate incidents, including his role in a brawl with the Marlins.

Nationals outfielder Nyjer Morgan has received an eight-game suspension stemming his part in a brawl during a game against the Marlins, according to an Associated Press report. MLB handed out punishments Friday to six players, both managers and a coach after reviewing Wednesday night?s game.