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Dodgers Sign Mark Loretta To A One-Year Deal
firenedcollettinow.com - 12/9/2008
Dodgers Sign Mark Loretta To A One-Year Deal
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He's supposedly going to be coming to Los Angeles as a utilityman . "The Dodgers further solidified their infield depth Monday night by agreeing to terms with veteran utilityman Mark Loretta on a one-year contract, according to agent Bob Garber. Loretta must pass a physical exam for the deal ...
Reports: Veteran Loretta agrees with Dodgers
sports.espn.go.com - 12/9/2008
Reports: Veteran Loretta agrees with Dodgers
— sports.espn.go.com — The Dodgers have reached an agreement with infielder Mark Loretta, pending a physical, according to multiple media... outlets. (more) Reports: Veteran Loretta agrees with Dodgers

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Dodgers agree to terms with Loretta | dodgers.com: News
losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com - 12/9/2008
Dodgers agree to terms with Loretta | dodgers.com: News
— losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com — LAS VEGAS -- While closing in on re-signing third baseman Casey Blake, the Dodgers further solidified their... infield depth Monday night by agreeing to terms with veteran utilityman Mark Loretta on a one-year contract, according to agent Bob Garber. ... (more) Dodgers agree to terms with Loretta | dodgers.com: News

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insidesocal.com - 12/9/2008
Sabathia slipping from Dodgers' grasp?
— insidesocal.com — Even as the Dodgers' deals with Mark Loretta and Casey Blake appear to be either done or... close to done, it might not help their effort to sign CC Sabathia, something the Dodgers aren't expected to try to do until... (more) Sabathia slipping from Dodgers' grasp?

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Blue Heaven — ... In a 14 year career he is a lifetime .297 hitter with a .361 On-Base % and a OPS+ of 99. He should be a very capable replacement for Nomar Garciaparra. Loretta, 37, hit .280 in 261 at-bats for the Astros last season with four homers and 38 RBIs, batting .330 against left-handers. He played 46 games at second base, 17 at third base, five at shortstop and two at first base.Fire Ned Colletti Now... does a nice write up on Loretta. Go and check it out.

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