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Melvin Mora, 3B, Free AgentHot off the Wire Fantasy Sports NewsMLB | Mora training at multiple positions Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi, of FOXSports.com, report free-agent 3B Melvin Mora (Orioles) is training at multiple positions this offseason to increase his value as a free agent. Orioles | Four file for free agency The Associated Press reports Baltimore Orioles RP Danys Baez, SP Mark Hendrickson, C Chad Moeller and 3B Melvin Mora all filed for free agency Thursday, Nov. 5. Orioles | More on Mora Updating previous reports, The Associated Press reports the Baltimore Orioles declined the $8 million option on 3B Melvin Mora and paid him a $1 million buyout. Orioles | Mora, Moeller not offered contracts CBSSports.com reports the Baltimore Orioles did not offer contracts to 3B Melvin Mora or C Chad Moeller, making them free agents. Both players' team options for the 2010 season were declined. Orioles | A couple of free agents could be retained Baltimore Sun reporter Dan Connolly speculates the Baltimore Orioles may keep around SP Mark Hendrickson and C Chad Moeller as re-signed free agents for the 2010 season. Connolly believes RP Danys Baez and 3B Melvin Mora are good as gone. Orioles | Slumping Mora sits The Associated Press reports Baltimore Orioles 3B Melvin Mora, who is stuck in a 2-for-24 slump, was out of the lineup Sunday, Sept. 27. Orioles | Won't pick up Mora's option The Baltimore Sun's Dan Connolly reports the Baltimore Orioles won't pick up 3B Melvin Mora's $8 million option. It's highly unlikely the team will re-sign him. Orioles | Mora scratched The Baltimore Sun's Dan Connolly reports Baltimore Orioles 3B Melvin Mora was scratched Wednesday, Sept. 23, because he asked for the day off from the Rogers Centre turf. Orioles | Mora scratched Wednesday The Associated Press reports Baltimore Orioles 3B Melvin Mora (legs) was scratched from the lineup Wednesday, Sept. 23, with sore legs. Orioles | Mora returns Monday Dan Connolly, of The Baltimore Sun, reports Baltimore Orioles 3B Melvin Mora (hand) returned to the lineup Monday, Sept. 14, after missing two games with a sore hand. Orioles | Mora still bothered by sore elbow Updating previous reports, Baltimore Orioles 3B Melvin Mora (elbow) was scratched from the lineup because of a sore right elbow Sunday, Sept. 13, according to The Associated Press. Mora was hit by a pitched ball in the fifth inning Friday, Sept. 11, and was removed from the game in the sixth inning. He did not play at all Saturday, Sept. 12. Orioles | Mora scratched from Sunday's lineup The Associated Press reports that Baltimore Orioles 3B Melvin Mora was scratched from the lineup Sunday, Sept. 13, against the New York Yankees. A reason for his removal was not announced. 1B Ty Wigginton moved into the fifth spot in the starting lineup, where Mora had been scheduled to hit, and IF Justin Turner was inserted at third base, batting seventh. Orioles | Mora hit by pitched ball Friday Baltimore Orioles 3B Melvin Mora (elbow) was hit in the right elbow by a pitch from New York Yankees SP Andy Pettitte in the fifth inning Friday, Sept. 11, according to The Associated Press. He was pulled from the game the following inning, and was replaced by IF Ty Wigginton. Orioles | Trio out of lineup Wednesday Joe Christensen, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, reports Baltimore Orioles OF Adam L. Jones (back), 3B Melvin Mora and C Matt Wieters are all out of the lineup Wednesday, Aug. 26. Orioles | Trio clear waivers Jeff Zrebiec, of The Baltimore Sun, reports Baltimore Orioles 1B Aubrey Huff, 3B Melvin Mora and RP Danys Baez all cleared waivers, according to league sources, meaning they can be traded to any team. Orioles | Mora back in lineup Tuesday Roch Kubatko, of the Mid-Atlanta Sports Network, reports Baltimore Orioles 3B Melvin Mora returns to the team's lineup Tuesday, Aug. 4. Orioles | Mora: It's all about respect The Baltimore Sun, updating previous items, reports Baltimore Orioles 3B Melvin Mora is fine with manager Dave Trembley following a one-on-one meeting Monday, Aug. 3. "[Trembley] just wanted everything to move forward from now," said Mora. "My problem is not playing time. I cannot go out there and ask for playing time when I'm hitting .250 or .260. Come on. I cannot go out there and ask to be in there every day. We never talked about that. We talked about respect, and that's the only thing." Orioles | Mora out of lineup Monday The Baltimore Sun reports Baltimore Orioles 3B Melvin Mora is out of the lineup again Monday, Aug. 3. It is the fourth time in the last five games that he has been absent from the lineup. 1B Ty Wigginton is playing third and batting sixth in the order. Orioles | Mora complains about playing time The Associated Press reports Baltimore Orioles 3B Melvin Mora lashed out at Orioles manager Dave Trembley after Mora was benched for the third time in four games Sunday, Aug. 2. "I don't appreciate the disrespect, because I've been playing hurt for a guy who won't respect you. I don't deserve it," Mora said. "I need to have my respect. This is not a guy who just came to the Orioles. This is a guy who's been here for nine years." Orioles | Lack of interest in team's marketable players Dan Connolly, of The Baltimore Sun, reports according to several baseball sources, there is little, if any, interest in the club's trio of pending free agents, RP Danys Baez, 1B Aubrey Huff and 3B Melvin Mora. Marlins | Could be best fit for Sherrill The Baltimore Sun's Jeff Zrebiec reports the Florida Marlins are still interested in Baltimore Orioles CL George Sherrill. However, the Orioles will only move him if they receive what they perceive as the value of a closer in return, not a situational left-handed pitcher. The Marlins are the best fit because they have a number of corner infield prospects who intrigue the Orioles. RP Danys Baez is the most likely to be moved, but 1B Aubrey Huff and 3B Melvin Mora are also available. However, Mora has a blanket no-trade clause and may want a team to pick up his 2010 option to approve any trade. Orioles | Mora snaps homerless drought Saturday Baltimore Orioles 3B Melvin Mora snapped a homerless drought of 189 at-bats Saturday, July 11, against the Toronto Blue Jays, when he hit a walkoff homer in the 12th inning, according to The Associated Press. It was his third home run of the year and his first since Thursday, May 7, a span of 50 games. Orioles | Mora sits again The Baltimore Sun's Jeff Zrebiec reports Baltimore Orioles 3B Melvin Mora received a second straight night off Thursday, July 2. Orioles | Mora drives in four runs Friday Baltimore Orioles 3B Melvin Mora went 2-for-3 Friday, June 26, against the Washington Nationals, with a double, four RBIs and a run scored, according to The Associated Press. Orioles | Reimold moved up in order Peter Schmuck, of The Baltimore Sun, reports Baltimore Orioles OF Nolan Reimold was moved up to the No. 5 spot in the order Friday, June 26, with 3B Melvin Mora moving down to seventh. Orioles | Mora home run call reversed on replay The Associated Press reports a home run hit by Baltimore Orioles 3B Melvin Mora was reversed on replay Tuesday, June 9. Seattle Mariners OF Endy Chavez leaped to grab the ball before it left the yard, but an overzealous fan got to it first. The call was later reversed; there was no word on whether the fan was ejected from the park per Major League Baseball rules. Orioles | Mora hits Halladay well MLB.com's Brian Eller reports Baltimore Orioles 3B Melvin Mora is hitting .341 with two homers and seven RBIs in 44 at-bats since 2004 against Toronto Blue Jays SP Roy Halladay. Orioles | Mora has three hits Wednesday The Associated Press reports Baltimore Orioles 3B Melvin Mora recorded three hits in a losing effort Wednesday, May 20. Orioles | Huff, Mora both have two homers off Meche MLB.com reports Baltimore Orioles 1B Aubrey Huff and 3B Melvin Mora both have hit two home runs in the last five seasons against Kansas City Royals SP Gil Meche. Orioles | Mora breaks out of slump The Associated Press reports Baltimore Orioles 3B Melvin Mora hit a home run Thursday, May 7, to break out of a 2-for-24 skid. Orioles | Trio struggles against Garza MLB.com reports Baltimore Orioles OF Nick Markakis, 3B Melvin Mora and 2B Brian Roberts have all struggled in their careers against Tampa Bay Rays SP Matt Garza. Markakis is hitting .176 with three RBIs in 17 at-bats, Mora is .067 with one RBI in 15 at-bats and Roberts is batting .176 with one home run and one RBI in 17 at-bats. Orioles | Mora in a slump Larry Millson, of MLB.com, reports Baltimore Orioles 3B Melvin Mora has just two hits in his last 14 at-bats. Orioles | Mora struggles against Kazmir MLB.com reports Baltimore Orioles 3B Melvin Mora is batting .083 with one home run and one RBI in 24 at-bats in the last five years off Tampa Bay Rays SP Scott Kazmir. Orioles | Three hit well against Halladay MLB.com reports Baltimore Orioles 3B Melvin Mora, 2B Brian Roberts and 1B Ty Wigginton have all hit well in the last five years against Toronto Blue Jays SP Roy Halladay. Mora is .375 with two home runs and six RBIs in 40 at-bats, Roberts is hitting .319 with two RBIs in 47 at-bats and Wigginton is hitting .333 with one home run and two RBIs in 18 at-bats off Halladay. Orioles | Mora has good first game back The Associated Press reports Baltimore Orioles 3B Melvin Mora had three hits and two RBIs in his first game off the disabled list Tuesday, April 28. Orioles | Mora activated The Sports Network reports the Baltimore Orioles activated 3B Melvin Mora (hamstring) from the 15-day disabled list Tuesday, April 28. Orioles | Mora update MASN.com's Roch Kubatko reports Baltimore Orioles 3B Melvin Mora (hamstring) will play six innings and get three at-bats Tuesday, April 28, and is on track to be activated Friday, May 1. Orioles | Mora unsure when he will return Spencer Fordin, of MLB.com, reports Baltimore Orioles 3B Melvin Mora (hamstring) does not know if he will be able to return when he is eligible April 28. He has not been able to run but participated in fielding drills last week. "If I'm not going to be able to be 100 percent, why should I try to force it?" Mora asked. "They should use another guy here. I don't want to be selfish and play at 50 percent." Orioles | Mora feeling better Roch Kubatko, of the Mid-Atlantic Sports Network, reports Baltimore Orioles 3B Melvin Mora (hamstring) said his sore right hamstring is feeling better, but he has yet to run sprints. He is scheduled to take batting practice and do infield work Tuesday, April 21. Orioles | Wigginton to see more time at third Jeff Zrebiec, of The Baltimore Sun, reports Baltimore Orioles 1B Ty Wigginton will serve as the starting third baseman with 3B Melvin Mora (hamstring) sidelined. Orioles | Mora, Simon placed on DL Jeff Zrebiec, of The Baltimore Sun, reports the Baltimore Orioles placed 3B Melvin Mora (hamstring) and SP Alfredo Simon (elbow) on the 15-day disabled list Wednesday, April 15. Mora will be eligible to return April 28. Orioles | Albers likely coming up The Baltimore Sun's Jeff Zrebiec reports Baltimore Orioles RP Matt Albers is likely to be called up when 3B Melvin Mora (hamstring) goes on the disabled list. Orioles | Mora sits; DL expected The Associated Press reports Baltimore Orioles 3B Melvin Mora (hamstring) was not in the in the lineup Tuesday, April 14, and is expected to go on the disabled list. Orioles | Wigginton to play third The Baltimore Sun's Jeff Zrebiec reports Baltimore Orioles manager Dave Trembley said IF Ty Wigginton will start at third base while 3B Melvin Mora (hamstring) is out. Orioles | Mora's hamstring sidelines him, DL stint possible The Baltimore Sun reports Baltimore Orioles 3B Melvin Mora (hamstring) was not in the Orioles' lineup Monday, April 13, against the Texas Rangers. He said he isn't sure when he'll be able to return. Mora was removed Sunday, April 12, against the Tampa Bay Rays after two at-bats because he felt his hamstring, which he initially hurt while playing for Venezuela in the World Baseball Classic, tighten up in the cold weather. Orioles | Mora hits grand slam The Associated Press reports Baltimore Orioles 3B Melvin Mora hit his third career grand slam Saturday, April 11, against the Tampa Bay Rays. Orioles | Mora drives in three Friday The Associated Press reports Baltimore Orioles 3B Melvin Mora collected three RBIs in a winning effort Friday, April 10. Orioles | Mora sitting Thursday MASN.com's Roch Kubatko reports Baltimore Orioles 3B Melvin Mora (hamstring) is not in the lineup Thursday, April 9, due to hamstring soreness. He's expected to play Friday. Orioles | Mora successful against Wang MLB.com reports Baltimore Orioles 3B Melvin Mora is hitting .450 with four RBIs in 20 career at-bats against New York Yankees SP Chien-Ming Wang. Orioles | Mora hitting cleanup Monday Spencer Fordin, of MLB.com, reports Baltimore Orioles 3B Melvin Mora is hitting in the No. 4 spot for the first time in his career Monday, April 6. 1B Aubrey Huff, the team's normal No. 4 hitter, moved down one spot into the No. 5 position. The move was made to split up the left-handed bats of OF Nick Markakis and Huff. However, Huff is expected to bat cleanup the majority of the time against right-handed pitchers. | Feature LinksFantasy Football Weekly Playbook FREE Fantasy Baseball
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