Goodbye Melvin Mora

Jeff Zrebiec has already posted stories on the long-expected decision by the Orioles to decline Melvin Mora's option for 2010 and also the choice of former Indians coach Jeff Datz as the new O's bench coach. The club also declined the $850,000 option on catcher Chad Moeller and outrighted some guys to free up room on the 40-man roster. It's probably still possible...

The Orioles declined their $8 million option on Melvin Mora, allowing Baltimore's longest-tenured player to become eligible for free agency.

The Orioles have declined their 2010 option on Melvin Mora, allowing Baltimore's longest-tenured player to become a free agent.

The Orioles have declined Melvin Mora's $8MM option for 2010, likely ending his successful tenure with Baltimore.Mora struggled in 2009, hitting just .260/.321/.358 in 496 plate appearances this past season. He will be 38 years old, and will likely command far less than his option number as a free agent.However, for teams looking for a third baseman, Mora might be a reasonable option...

So, when I read that the Baltimore Orioles were not going to pick up Melvin Mora’s $8 million option I thought I’d check out whether or not »»

In February 1998, Al Leiter became a Met. He couldn't have been happier to join the team he said he rooted hard for during his childhood, which he once referred to as "the Mike Vail years". This is really exciting for me. I feel like a little kid. All it took was Wayne Huizenga dismantling the World Champion Florida Marlins before they could defend their title. Steve Phillips...

The Baltimore Orioles elected not to pick up the 2010 club options on third baseman Melvin Mora and catcher Chad Moeller among several moves announced by the team on Thursday.

  Observations of Game 2 of the World Series from a conscientious objector:   Patients at the plate is a good thing but there comes a time when you have to change your approach. Last night the Phuck Phaces stayed a bit too passive as Pie Man was throwing first pitch strikes to just about every batter. When you see by the third inning that Burnett was on his game, it’s was up...

Ed over at MetsMerized Online, in the spirit of Halloween, revisits some of the more scary moments in Mets history. John from Metstradamus feels that the Mets bench coach situation is one scandal away from the Presidency. Finally, Greg from Faith and Fear in Flushing would like to see a reunion between the Mets and Melvin Mora.