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10-30-2009, 04:00 AM
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Very good RBI guy available
http://www.rotoworld.com/content/Hea...=MLB&hl=278293
The Orioles officially announced Thursday that they have declined Melvin Mora's 2010 option worth $8 million. The move was expected. Mora, who turns 38 in February, hit .260/.321/.358 this season with just 28 extra-base hits in 484 plate appearances. He's now headed for free agency and will look to sign on elsewhere as a utility infielder. The O's apparently have no interest in bringing him back at a lesser price and could try Ty Wigginton at third base until prospect Josh Bell proves he's ready. Oct. 29 - 5:07 pm et Dusty said theyll be looking for a good RBI guy, Ive always liked Mora 
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10-30-2009, 04:05 AM
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Re: Very good RBI guy available
One question: how would he fit here?
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10-30-2009, 04:45 AM
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Re: Very good RBI guy available
he wouldnt start, but could be an improvement to your bench, we do need a bench cant carry a team full of 1st year players
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10-30-2009, 04:51 AM
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Re: Very good RBI guy available
I know but usually you want bench players that are flexible. I like the guy too but I just don't know how many positions he'd be able to help with at his age.
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10-30-2009, 07:37 AM
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Re: Very good RBI guy available
I would pass on a 38 year old utilty player. IIRC, Mora really slumped the 2nd half of the season and is going downhill fast.
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10-30-2009, 08:57 AM
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Re: Very good RBI guy available
Melvin Mora wasn't a very good "RBI guy" last season. In opportunities to drive in a run, he succeeded 12.1% of the time, good for 168th in between Jack Cust and Chris Gest. In other words, he had 331 opportunities to drive in a run and drove in 40.
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10-30-2009, 09:06 AM
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Re: Very good RBI guy available
he doesn't get on base enough either. He might be a backup option at 1st and 3rd, but that's about it. He'll be too expensive for that role on the Reds unless he can't find another job.
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10-30-2009, 09:13 AM
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Re: Very good RBI guy available
This sure isn't who I thought this was going to be about. Just say no to Melvin Mora. Francisco backs up Rolen when he's not playing LF.
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10-30-2009, 09:51 AM
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Re: Very good RBI guy available
I'm going to presume this is was posted in jest...
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10-30-2009, 10:00 AM
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Re: Very good RBI guy available
If being 35 RBI's above the league average in 5000 PA's is considered "very good" then this is the first time I've heard of it.
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10-30-2009, 11:15 AM
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Re: Very good RBI guy available
He actually said that they're looking for a good RBI guy? Seriously?
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10-30-2009, 11:51 AM
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Re: Very good RBI guy available
So with RBI being a team and teammate dependent stat, how can we label a guy as a "very good RBI guy"?
Does that just mean he converts runners on base into runs scored at a high rate? Just curious. |
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10-30-2009, 12:48 PM
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Re: Very good RBI guy available
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10-30-2009, 12:57 PM
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Re: Very good RBI guy available
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However, I don't think that high amount of analysis was made in the original post. |
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10-30-2009, 01:30 PM
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Re: Very good RBI guy available
Mora the same.
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