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DirtyKash · **Does Melvin Mora know how old he is? -** 03-07-2006, 02:03 AM

Hahahaha.

The Orioles aren't any closer to a deal with Melvin Mora, who is asking for a three-year extension worth about $30 million.

BoSox34 · 03-07-2006, 02:17 AM

Well you know if the Orioles don't resign him it might piss off Tejada again and cause him to demand a trade and we definately don't want to make little Miggy mad lol

Fishercat · 03-07-2006, 02:21 AM

Meh, it's not THAT ridiculous. I mean, if he's a FA after this year, he'd be 38 in his last year, and he'd likely decline enough by then not to be worth 10 million. I've seen worse requests.

RockSports17 · 03-07-2006, 04:02 PM

I'm sure they'll decide on something. Mora is a great player. If anything make the third year a team option.

ThomasTomasz · 03-07-2006, 06:00 PM

Mora is a great player, and it helps that he was a relative late bloomer when he came on the scene as a major player with the Orioles. That should add some longevity to his career right there, and he'll probably be playing at a higher level than most 38 year olds that have more experience than he does. Anyway, Mora took a huge paycut when he signed a 3 year, $10 million extension, and he really deserves this raise for being a team player back when the deal was signed. Pony up, and sign Mora. Tripper Johnson is still a year and a half/two years away.