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Camden Chat: It's Official: MelMo's Gone
MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com: Orioles Roundup: Mora, Moeller, Datz
| Orioles decline Mora's 2010 option http://bit.ly/eLwuN 10/29/2009 |
| Orioles decline Mora's 2010 option: "Wherever I'm going to be next year, I'll never get tired .. http://bit.ly/eLwuN 10/29/2009 |
| Orioles decline Mora's 2010 option: By Jeff Zrebiec jeff.zrebiec@baltsun.com The Orioles announced today th.. http://bit.ly/eLwuN 10/29/2009 |
It's Official: MelMo's Gone
Camden Chat —
Per the Sun, the Orioles have declined Mora's $8M option for 2010.
The Orioles announced today that they won't exercise third baseman Melvin Mora's $8 million contract option for the 2010 season, an expected move that likely ends the tenure of one of their most productive and popular players over the last decade. In a series of roster moves today, the Orioles also declined the $850,000 option on catcher Chad Moeller, who hit .258 with two homers and 10 RBIs in 30 games while serving as rookie Matt ...
Orioles Roundup: Mora, Moeller, Datz
MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com —
... The Orioles have declined Melvin Mora's $8MM option for 2010, likely ending his successful tenure with Baltimore. ...
Orioles Decline Melvin Mora's Option
FanHouse —
... declined his 2010 option Thursday. The option was valued at $8 million, according to the Baltimore Sun, making it a foregone conclusion that it wouldn't be picked up after Mora's rough 2009. ...
Godspeed, Melvin Mora
The Loss Column -- Baltimore's Independent Sports Talk Alternative -- a Baltimore Sports Blog and Community —
... We knew it was coming and now it has. The Orioles today officially declined Melvin Mora’s 2010 option, meaning he’ll become a free agent. His playing days in Baltimore have more than likely come to an end. ...
Orioles Decline Melvin Mora's Option
FanHouse —
... declined his 2010 option Thursday. The option was valued at $8 million, according to the Baltimore Sun, making it a foregone conclusion that it wouldn't be picked up after Mora's rough 2009. ...
Goodbye Melvin Mora
Stet Sports Blog —
... That’s how I feel about the Orioles declining the option on Melvin Mora. He was productive over his time in Baltimore, but he never grew on me as someone who was a team leader or wanted to put the struggling franchise on his back. Not that he was obligated to; but it would’ve been nice to have a tenured Oriole step forward instead of the fairly middlin’ free agents they’ve brought in over the last few years. ...
Round 'em Up: Friday 10.30.09
Milwaukee Brewers Blog - Bernie's Crew —
... The Baltimore Orioles have declined Melvin Mora's 2010 option, making him a free agent. The veteran infielder struggled this past season, but still offers some significant pop at the hot corner on a one-year deal. Many teams could do worse than Melvin Mora, even if his years as a starter have faded away. ...




