Melvin Mora
Contract: Signed through 2009
- Height: 5-11
- Weight: 202 lbs
- Born: Feb 2, 1972
- Debut: May 30, 1999
SEASON
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Newsbreakers
December 8, 2009
The Rockies are interested in Melvin Mora, according to FOX Sports.
Our View:
Colorado would use the 37-year-old vet as a backup infielder, meaning his fantasy stock would be limited.
December 1, 2009
The Orioles have declined to offer Melvin Mora salary arbitration, according to the Baltimore Sun.
Our View:
The Orioles will not get any draft pick compensation if the Type B free agent signs with another team, but they did not want to risk him accepting an arbitration offer that would have required Baltimore to pay him over $8MM in 2010. The 37-year-old third baseman only hit .260 with eight homers over 450 at-bats last season.
October 29, 2009
The Baltimore Sun is reporting that the Orioles have declined the 2010 option on third baseman Melvin Mora. This move will likely end Mora's nine-year tenure with the franchise.
Our View:
The O's opted to pay Mora a $1 million buyout instead of exercising the $8 million option. He is coming off one of the worst seasons of his career, but he should be able to find a job elsewhere next season, if only as a utility man.
September 14, 2009
Melvin Mora was productive in tonight's 8-4 loss to the Rays at Camden Yards, as he went 2-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored. He hit a single and a double.
Our View:
Mora continues to swing a hot stick, as he is hitting .355 with seven RBI over nine games this month.
September 13, 2009
Melvin Mora was a late scratch from the Orioles' lineup on Sunday with a sore right elbow, according to MASNsports.com. Mora was replaced by Justin Turner at third base.
Our View:
Mora has struggled some with injury this season, and his elbow just didn't feel good enough to go today. He is one start away from moving into second place in Orioles' history in games started at third base, so expect him to break that soon.
September 5, 2009
Melvin Mora led the Orioles in Saturday's 5-4 win over the Rangers at Camden Yards, as he went 3-for-4 with three RBI. He hit two singles and a solo homer off Kevin Millwood.
Our View:
Mora is hitting .467 with five RBI over 15 at-bats so far this month, after only hitting .259 in August.
August 31, 2009
Melvin Mora went 1-for-3 with a solo homer off Andy Pettitte in tonight's 5-1 loss to the Yankees at Camden Yards.
Our View:
The Orioles only mustered three hits in the game, and Mora was their lone source of scoring. Mora hit a homer in two of his last four games, which is encouraging since he only has six homers for the season.
August 27, 2009
Melvin Mora performed well in tonight's 5-4 loss to Cleveland at Camden Yards, as he went 3-for-4 with an RBI and two runs scored. He hit two singles and a solo homer off Aaron Laffey.
Our View:
Mora snapped an eight-game skid without an RBI or a homer. He raised his season batting average to .259 tonight as well.
August 9, 2009
Part time player Melvin Mora went 2-for-3 with an RBI on Sunday, as the Orioles lost 7-3 in Toronto.
Our View:
Mora has been back in the lineup the past five games, but still has hit woefully, going 5-for-22. He has very little value outside of AL-only leagues.
August 4, 2009
Melvin Mora will return to the Orioles' lineup tonight at Detroit after being benched four of the previous five games, according to MASN Sports. He will start at third base and bat sixth in the order.
Our View:
He feels that skipper Jim Trembley does not respect him, and may have a chip on his shoulder to prove he can still be an effective hitter at 37. Mora would be worth a look for AL-only lineups, but he has a tough matchup against opposing hurler Jarrod Washburn (2.64 ERA).
August 3, 2009
Melvin Mora is out of the Orioles' lineup for tonight's game at Detroit, according to MLB.com.
Our View:
This will be the fourth time over the last five games that Mora will be out of the lineup. The 37-year-old infielder feels that skipper Jim Trembley does not respect him, and conceded that it is time for him to move on. Ty Wigginton will replace him at third base, and it is uncertain when Mora may draw back into the lineup.
July 15, 2009
The Orioles would like to deal before the July 31 trade deadline, and third baseman Melvin Mora is available, according to the Baltimore Sun.
Our View:
Mora has a blanket no-trade clause in his contract with Baltimore, which could complicate proposals. He may demand that a team picks up his 2010 option in order to approve a trade.
July 2, 2009
Melvin Mora was out of the Orioles' lineup for the second straight game Thursday, according to the Baltimore Sun.
Our View:
The Orioles have a lengthy trip coming up, and Mora asked skipper Dave Trembley for another day off. Mora did not state specifically why he is sitting out, but did note that he is healthy. The 37-year-old vet is not expected to see reduced playing time at third base in favor of Ty Wigginton.
June 26, 2009
Melvin Mora went 2-for-3 with four RBI and a run scored in tonight's 11-1 win over the Nationals at Camden Yards. He hit a single and a double.
Our View:
Mora only had three RBI in the entire month of June heading into tonight's game. He has two hits in two of his last three games.
June 24, 2009
Melvin Mora went 2-for-4 with an RBI in tonight's 5-2 loss at Florida. Both of his hits were singles.
Our View:
The Orioles had seven hits in the game, and stranded 15 men on base. Mora has a three-game hitting streak, and ended a five-game skid without an RBI.
June 16, 2009
Melvin Mora was struck hard on the right hand by a pitch, but is staying in the game against the Mets, according to the Baltimore Sun.
Our View:
It looks like Mora is going to be OK, but the club is yet to update his status.
May 7, 2009
Melvin Mora was 2-for-4 with a home run, an RBI, and two runs scored as Baltimore beat Minnesota 5-4 on Thursday.
Our View:
Mora was only 2-for-24 in his last seven games, and he had not homered since the first week of the season. The Orioles and his owners expect more from them, but this could his fourth straight season of declining production.
April 28, 2009
Melvin Mora has been activated from the 15-day DL following his recovery from a strained left hamstring, according to the Sports Network. Matt Albers was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk as the adjoining move.
Our View:
Mora was hitting .313 over 16 at-bats prior to landing on the DL. The 37-year-old could be useful for AL-only leagues if healthy.
April 28, 2009
Melvin Mora will work at third base for six innings in today's game with Triple-A Norfolk, according to the Baltimore Sun. Mora is on the 15-day DL while recovering from a strained left hamstring.
Our View:
If Mora gets through today's game without any issues, he will be activated by Baltimore for Friday's game at Toronto.
April 26, 2009
Melvin Mora is expected to play a one game minor league rehab assignment before returning to the Orioles on Friday, according to MASNsports.com. Mora has been on the DL with a hamstring injury.
Our View:
Mora has been feeling better as of late, and the Orioles want him to play one game in the minors to make sure he is ready. Expect him to be back in the lineup next weekend.
April 25, 2009
Melvin Mora continues to work his way back from his hamstring injury, according to the Baltimore Sun. "I feel like I've got my leg back," said Mora.
Our View:
Despite the improvement, Mora still isn't sure that he will be able to return to the lineup when eligible on Tuesday. Prior to the injury, Mora was 5-for-16 (.313) at the dish with seven RBI in five games. He is close, but the team might be a little cautious with the 37 year old.
April 21, 2009
MASN reports that Melvin Mora (hamstring) will take batting practice and participate in infield drills on Tuesday. He is eligible to come off of the DL on April 28, and prefers to take a minor league assignment before returning to the Orioles. He has still not done any sprinting.
Our View:
Mora got off to a pretty strong start with seven RBI in his first five games and he should be inserted right back into the heart of the order when he does return.
April 15, 2009
According to the Baltimore Sun, the Orioles will place Melvin Mora on the 15-day disabled list with a strained left hamstring. He will be replaced by Ty Wigginton at third until he comes back.
Our View:
This was expected as hamstring injuries are usually tough to get rid of. Mora has seven RBI in just 16 at-bats so far this season, so he is still a good fantasy option when he comes back.
April 14, 2009
The Baltimore Sun reports that Melvin Mora's hamstring injury is not improving and he is unsure of when he will be able to return. Ty Wigginton will take his place at third base until he returns.
Our View:
Mora didn't rule out a trip to the disabled list, so this injury may be worse than originally thought. Watch for updates on his condition over the next few days.
April 13, 2009
The Baltimore Sun reports that Melvin Mora will be held out of Monday's game due to a sore hamstring. Mora originally suffered the injury during the World Baseball Classic.
Our View:
Mora is off to a good start, but hamstring injuries are always a major concern as they tend to linger without significant rest.
April 11, 2009
Melvin Mora only had one hit in the Orioles 6-0 win over the Rays on Saturday, but he made it count. With the sacks jammed, he blasted one out of the yard for a grand slam.
Our View:
That was Mora's first extra-base hit this season, but it came in grand fashion. He now has seven RBI in four games.
April 10, 2009
Melvin Mora was 2-for-4 with three RBI in the Orioles 5-4 win over Tampa Bay on Friday night.
Our View:
After missing his last game with a sore hammy, Mora came back with a vengeance. He's usually the guy left behind on draft day in mixed leagues, but then becomes everyone's favorite waiver wire pickup later in the year. He quietly hit 23 homers and drove in 104 runs last year.
April 9, 2009
Updating an earlier report, Melvin Mora is being held out of today's lineup with a sore hamstring, according to MASN Sports.
Our View:
Mora wanted to play as the Orioles have a chance to sweep the AL East rival Yankees, but the club decided it was best for him to sit. Ty Wigginton will replace Mora at third base. Mora expects to return Friday night.
April 9, 2009
Melvin Mora is nursing a sore hamstring, but turned down skipper Dave Trembley's offer for a day off Thursday, according to the Baltimore Sun.
Our View:
Baltimore is off to a 2-0 start, and Mora wants to play for a sweep against the Yankees today at Camden Yards. He should be fine for fantasy duty.
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