Syracuse Shark

Today was indeed a dark day for Shark Fans.  Just a day after news of Nyjer Morgan's trade and hopes of increased playing time for The Shark, we find out that he did not make the 25 man roster and is being optioned to Triple-A Syracuse.  His roster spot was filled by ancient veteran players Matt Stairs and Laynce Nix. 

Here are the two reactions we are hearing from NatsTown:

"WHAT? WHY WOULD YOU SEND THE SHARK TO THE MINORS??!?!  HE IS YOUNG, ATHLETIC, AND JAWESOME!"

and

"Yeah, I'm OK with it, I mean, he had his chance to prove himself last year and in Spring Training and he didn't."

While we at Street Shark obviously fall into the former category we choose to look at the bright side.  He will be getting more at bats in the minors and at least he wasn't cut or traded.  Also last year and he started in the minors and was called up on April 14 and stayed the rest of the year.  All it takes is an injury to any of the outfielders or Adam LaRoche (he is already injured and Morse would play 1st) to call up The Shark.  Or more likely, Ankeil/Hairston will suck and Riggleman will realize what an idiot he was.

The Shark WILL swim again in Nats Park this year!

You can see Ben Goessling's analysis here or check out a great discussion at Federal Baseball (one of our favorite blogs) here.

Sorry there is no sweet Shark picture on this post, we are too sad to make one.


More to come.