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Melvin Mora | Third Baseman

Team:	Arizona Diamondbacks
Age / DOB:	(41) / 2/7/1972
Ht / Wt:	5'11' / 200
Bats / Throws:	Right / Right
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Andrew Baggarly of CSNBayArea.com reports that the Giants didn't make an offer to Melvin Mora.

This conflicts with a Venezuelan newspaper report that claimed Mora was in negotiations with the Giants and expected to travel to the U.S. this weekend. According to Baggarly, the Giants had a ''one text conversation'' with Mora's agent, but there is ''absolutely no offer made.'' Mora is also reportedly considering an offer from the Reds, and prefers to sign with a team on the East Coast. Fri, May 18, 2012 07:34:00 PM

Source: Andrew Baggarly on Twitter

Giants haven't made offer to Melvin Mora
Fri, May 18, 2012 07:34:00 PM
Mora drawing interest from Giants & Reds?
Thu, May 17, 2012 10:49:00 PM
Mora turns down minors offer from Rangers
Tue, Feb 7, 2012 12:48:00 PM
Mora hasn't retired, wants to play this year
Wed, Jan 11, 2012 07:00:00 PM

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Melvin Mora - 3B - Diamondbacks

Melvin Mora told Venezuelan newspaper Líder en Deportes that he will fly to the United States this weekend to begin negotiations with the Giants and Reds.

The story was passed along by MLB Trade Rumors. Mora said his agent received offers from both teams last week, but he didn't yet know the terms. The 40-year-old reportedly turned down a minor league offer from the Rangers in February because he preferred to sign with a team on the East Coast. He batted just .228/.244/.276 in 135 plate appearances last season for the Diamondbacks.

Source: Líder en Deportes

Thu, May 17, 2012 10:49:00 PM

Melvin Mora - 3B - Diamondbacks

Veteran infielder Melvin Mora turned down a minor league contract offer from the Rangers.

Mora is hoping instead to sign with a team on the East Coast, near his home in Baltimore. The 40-year-old free agent hit just .228/.244/.276 in 135 plate appearances last season for the D'Backs and has struggled to attract interest from the kind of clubs he would like to sign with. Texas was at least offering a paycheck.

Source: Dallas Morning News

Tue, Feb 7, 2012 12:48:00 PM

Melvin Mora - 3B - Diamondbacks

Melvin Mora's agent said Wednesday that his client has not retired, and wants to play in 2012.

Reports out of Venezuela back in December claimed that Mora had decided to hang up his cleats for good, but those were apparently premature. The 39-year-old infielder is seeking an invitation to spring training, probably on a minor league deal. He hit .228/.244/.276 in 135 plate appearances last season for the D'Backs.

Source: FOX Sports

Wed, Jan 11, 2012 07:00:00 PM

Melvin Mora - 3B - Diamondbacks

Melvin Mora has retired from baseball.

The Diamondbacks released Mora in June of last season after watching him bat just .228/.244/.276 in 135 plate appearances. The 39-year-old native of Venezuela played 13 major league seasons, amassing 1,503 career hits and 171 career home runs. He spent time with the Orioles, Mets, D'Backs and Rockies.

Source: Rafael Rojas on Twitter

Thu, Dec 29, 2011 07:47:00 PM

Melvin Mora - 3B - Diamondbacks

Diamondbacks released 3B Melvin Mora.

With Ryan Roberts' emergence, Mora's playing time has been spotty, and he hasn't hit all year, sporting a .230/.246/.278 batting line with no home runs. It's entirely possible that we might have seen the last of the 39-year-old.

Wed, Jun 29, 2011 07:43:00 PM

Melvin Mora - 3B - Diamondbacks

Melvin Mora returned to live action on Monday, flying out to end the game in a 5-4 loss to the Indians.

It was his only at-bat of the contest, as he pinch-hit for Diamondbacks closer J.J. Putz in the bottom of the ninth inning. Mora has started only five games this month, as Ryan Roberts is the go-to guy at third base. The 39-year-old could be on his last leg, remaining homerless in 126 at-bats and owning a .524 OPS, which is more than 250 points below his career .782 OPS.

Tue, Jun 28, 2011 03:26:00 AM

Melvin Mora - 3B - Diamondbacks

Melvin Mora was a late scratch from Sunday's lineup with a sore back.

The injury was previously undisclosed. Mora expects to see a team doctor tomorrow. Consider him day-to-day for now. Ryan Roberts replaced him at third base.

Source: Nick Piecoro on Twitter

Sun, Jun 26, 2011 05:24:00 PM

Melvin Mora - 3B - Diamondbacks

Melvin Mora was a late scratch from Sunday's lineup with an undisclosed injury.

Ryan Roberts replaces him at third base. We'll update Mora's condition when more is known.

Source: Nick Piecoro on Twitter

Sun, Jun 26, 2011 12:36:00 PM

Melvin Mora - 3B - Diamondbacks

Melvin Mora had two hits and two RBI in his first game back from the bereavement list Tuesday.

With Willie Bloomquist also back, Mora needs to step it up to retain his playing time. He raised his average to .273 today, but he has yet to homer and he's walked just twice in 88 at-bats. That goes a long way towards explaining how he's scored a total of three runs all season.

Tue, May 24, 2011 07:09:00 PM

Melvin Mora - 3B - Diamondbacks

Diamondbacks activated 3B Melvin Mora from the bereavement list.

Mora has been on bereavement leave since last Wednesday. The veteran third baseman returns to a .262/.278/.310 batting line over his first 90 plate appearances.

Mon, May 23, 2011 05:26:00 PM

Melvin Mora - 3B - Diamondbacks

Diamondbacks placed 3B Melvin Mora on the bereavement list.

Mora will be away from the club for a couple of days to deal with a private family matter. Sean Burroughs has been called up to handle third base duties.

Wed, May 18, 2011 05:58:00 PM

Melvin Mora - 3B - Diamondbacks

Melvin Mora is still bothered by swelling in his left foot.

Mora injured the foot back on the 17th, missed a couple games and took anti-inflammatory pills for about a week. He's played in the last two contests and evidently will continue to play through the pain, icing the injury until it heals.

Source: Arizona Republic

Fri, Apr 29, 2011 08:21:00 AM

Melvin Mora - 3B - Diamondbacks

Melvin Mora got a start on Thursday and doubled twice against the Phillies.

Mora, who has been limited by a sore ankle, was in the lineup for the first time in 11 days. He'll remain on the bench most days with the Diamondbacks liking Ryan Roberts at third base. Roberts played left field today, though.

Wed, Apr 27, 2011 06:31:00 PM

Melvin Mora - 3B - Diamondbacks

Melvin Mora (ankle) could start at third base for Wednesday's series finale against the the Phillies.

Mora hasn't started a game since April, partially because of a sore left ankle, but also because of the red-hot Ryan Roberts. The 39-year-old is batting .273 (9-for-33) with one double and six RBI over his first 12 games this season.

Source: Diamondbacks.mlb.com

Tue, Apr 26, 2011 11:22:00 PM

Depth Charts

Batters
Pos	Role	Name
C	1	Miguel Montero
	2	Wil Nieves
1B	1	Paul Goldschmidt
	2	Eric Hinske
2B	1	Aaron Hill D.L. Aaron Hill was not cleared to resume activities Monday after a doctor determined that his left hand had not healed sufficiently. "He's going to be waiting and try to get some more growth on that bone," Diamondbacks manager Kirk Gibson said. Hill to this point has been limited to running and standing in on bullpen sessions to track pitches. It's unlikely that he'll be ready to return before June now. May 13
	2	Willie Bloomquist D.L. Willie Bloomquist (oblique) could begin a rehab assignment midway through the week. Bloomquist has been playing games at extended spring training and hasn't had any recent setbacks. He should be ready for activation before the end of the month. May 19
	3	Josh Wilson
SS	1	Cliff Pennington
	2	Didi Gregorius
3B	1	Martin Prado
	2	Eric Chavez
LF	1	Jason Kubel
	2	Gerardo Parra
CF	1	Adam Eaton D.L. Adam Eaton (elbow) played five innings in center field for High-A Visalia on Friday. It's the first time he's played the field during his rehab assignment, as he had been limited to DH duty. Eaton was scheduled to play the field again on Saturday before being re-evaluated by the Diamondbacks. He should be activated before the end of the month. Manager Kirk Gibson said he's "not really worried about" finding enough playing time for all the members of a deep group of outfielders. "If we have guys, we’ll find places for them to play," the manager added. May 19
	2	A.J. Pollock
RF	1	Cody Ross
Starting Pitcher
Pos	Role	Name
S	1	Ian Kennedy
	2	Brandon McCarthy
	3	Trevor Cahill
	4	Wade Miley
	5	Patrick Corbin
	6	Daniel Hudson D.L. Daniel Hudson (elbow) gave up two runs on five hits over four innings in an extended spring training game on Friday. It's the first time since last year's Tommy John surgery that Hudson has faced hitters wearing a different uniform. The D'Backs says the righty's fastball sat in the 91-93 mph range, which is obviously a good sign. "The light at the end of the tunnel is getting a little bit brighter now," Hudson said. Hudson will appear in another extended spring game next week and doesn't appear far off from a rehab assignment. He could be back as soon as late June if all goes well, though the big club doesn't currently have room for him in the rotation. May 19
Relief Pitcher
Pos	Role	Name
R	1	J.J. Putz D.L. J.J. Putz will not require major elbow surgery. Putz has been diagnosed with a sprained ligament, a strained flexor pronator and nerve irritation in his right elbow -- all of which can be addressed through rehab. He will try to return before the end of the 2013 season. Heath Bell has taken over Arizona's ninth-inning gig. May 9
	2	Heath Bell
	3	David Hernandez
	4	Matt Reynolds
	5	Brad Ziegler
	6	Josh Collmenter
	7	Tony Sipp
	8	Will Harris

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