Posts Tagged ‘Melvin Mora’

Feb1st

Rockies ink Mora, have deep bench

AUTHOR: David Martin | IN: Rockies | COMMENTS: 1 Comment

The Colorado Rockies got lucky.
On Saturday the Reds won the Orlando Cabrera derby and the Rockies were left to look elsewhere.  They ended up with a far better player than the Reds did.
On Sunday the Rockies countered by signing former Orioles starting third baseman Melvin Mora to a one-year deal.  The signing will do two things.  First, it will ensure that Eric Young Jr. will start the season in Triple-A Colorado Springs.  Second, it puts Clint Barmes’ starting position in jeopardy.
Although the Rockies like Barmes’ defense and love the fact that they probably possess the best double play combo in [...]

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