Melvin Mora Bounces It Atop the Foul Pole

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Melvin Mora Home Run Hits Top Of Foul Pole
Published 7/19/2008 at FanIQ Blog
... no one this season, particularly those in attendance at Camden Yards. The Orioles third basemen was able to impress everyone in Baltimore Friday night, including the opposing Tigers. In the bottom of the sixth, Mora pulled an Armando Galarraga pitch way down the left field line, arcing just enough to come down on top, yes, on top of the foul pole. A "one-in-a-billion shot" said Tigers Matt Joyce. Mister Irrelevant prefers to just name the pole after him. Mora Pole. We approve.

The Baltimore Orioles Want to Ride Their Bicycle (They Want to Ride Their Bike)
Published 7/22/2008 at FanHouse
... be delayed until they're in first place. At last count, the cyclists include Guthrie, Luke Scott, Aubrey Huff, Brian Burres, Garrett Olson and Lance Cormier. Nick Markakis dropped out after buying a house in Monkton. The Orioles might be the only team that has more use for a bike rack than a bat rack. That last bit is painfully true, but it's good to see professional players taking the vehicle less traveled. Next up: Melvin Mora on a unicycle. Is there anything that guy can't do?   Permalink | Email this ...