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RockSports17 · **Mora did not travel team; Roberts returns -** 04-03-2005, 10:36 AM

MLB.com: Mora getting x-rays; Bip Roberts returns to team

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. -- Third baseman Melvin Mora did not accompany the team to Oklahoma City. Reason: His right hand was hit by a pitch in a Spring Training game Wednesday and went to Baltimore for X-rays.

Roberts returns: Baltimore leadoff man Brian Roberts, who set a club record with 50 doubles last year, also missed Thursday's game, because of a bruised shin. But he led off Friday night's game.

A's Baby Girl · 04-03-2005, 06:16 PM

So Mora won't start in the opener?

RockSports17 · 04-03-2005, 06:24 PM

Most likely not. He'll probably be day to day. I guess he's on your fantasy team? If this is the case, I suggest reading into it a lil more. Or atleast wait till a day to see what the diagnose is.

A's Baby Girl · 04-03-2005, 06:39 PM

Yeah he is.

I hope it isn't too serious.

A's Baby Girl · 04-03-2005, 06:41 PM

From Fanball.com:

Apr 1 Orioles third baseman Melvin Mora was originally scheduled to have his right hand re-evaluated in Baltimore, before meeting the team in Oklahoma City to play a couple games against the Cardinals. Instead, Mora didn't make the trip, but will probably play on Sunday in Philadelphia, the Baltimore Sun reports.
Views: The beaning, while scary, doesn't sound like it will keep Mora from playing on Opening Day. He is still among the top-10 third basemen and while his numbers will probably come down from last year, they should still be very solid fantasy numbers.

RockSports17 · 04-03-2005, 06:42 PM

Good to hear. Hopefully it's not serious enough where he will be bothered by it throughout the season.