Nationals Insider: Spark plug on any surface

Like most 7-year-olds, Nyjer Morgan dreamed of one day becoming a professional athlete. Just not the kind of athlete anyone would expect - or the kind of athlete he has become today. Morgan didn't dream of playing center field in the major leagues. He dreamt of hoisting the Stanley Cup at center ice. Yes, the Washington Nationals' new spark-plug leadoff man wanted to play hockey. Actually, he did play hockey, spending four seasons in the Canadian junior leagues before turning his attention full time to baseball. For plenty of kids who grew up in Canada, the Upper Midwest or New ... Email </a