Final Tribute To Melvin Mora—By Dave Vatz

At the Orioles final game on Sunday, the final game of the 4-game winning streak, something interesting happened with Melvin Mora. During the fifth inning with the bases loaded and 2 out and the Orioles down 3-2, Dave Trembley pinch hit for Melvin Mora, putting in Justin Turner. Turner would get a two-run single, but the move was about Mora.

Trembley had said before the game that he would remove Mora during the game to give him a chance for an ovation. It was a strange time to pull him, especially replacing Mora with a batter hitting below the Mendoza line. It worked out, but it was still a strange time to pull the move.

But, before the next half-inning, the camera focused on Melvin Mora and the whole crowd, gave him a standing ovation. He waved to the crowd and said after the game that he teared up during the clapping. It is a nice tribute to someone who has given so much to the Orioles.

Obviously there has been some turmoil with Mora this season, highlighted by his public comments about being “disrespected” by Dave Trembley in early August. But it is important to remember how much Melvin Mora has brought to the club. He has spent ten years here, mostly as the fixture as third base, getting to two All-Star Games. At times he was one of the best third basemen in the American League. He has a place in a number of Orioles hitting records. He is also a good guy who is loyal to the team, wanting a no-trade clause so that he could care for his family. He was not the greatest hitter or greatest fielder, but he had 10 solid years of service. We should not let the actions of one season make us forget all that he did for the Orioles.

Mora’s option is not going to be picked up, and likely his career with the Baltimore Orioles is over. Good luck to you Melvin, and thank you for 10 great years in Baltimore.

Blog from Dave Vatz—Terrapin 09 Graduate

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  1. fkterp

    Mora came to the Orioles as a utility player and became a very good everyday player and found a home at 3rd base. However Dave Trembley spoiled Melvin’s last game as a Oriole by showing the departing 3

    Reply ·   11/12/2019

  2. fkterp

    Mora came to the Orioles as a utility player and became a very good everyday player and found a home at 3rd base. However Dave Trembley spoiled Melvin’s last game as a Oriole by showing the departing 3rd baseman absolutely no respect by pinch-hitting for him with the bases loaded. Nothing says” screw you” like being yanked out of the line-up with the bases loaded and replaced with a September call-up in your last game. Gay ga zina hate, Melvin!

    Reply ·   11/12/2019

  3. fkterp

    By the way.”gay ga zinta hate” is yiddish for “go in good health”. Only on TerpTalk.com can you get info on sports and culture ..learning a new language. That why you should vote for TerpTalk as the best blog in the market. Now go to the front page and click on the vote link and vote. Vote like they vote in Chicago-everyday-even if you’re dead.

    Reply ·   11/12/2019

  4. MR

    Mora came to the Orioles as a utility player and became a very good everyday player and found a home at 3rd base. However Dave Trembley spoiled Melvin’s last game as a Oriole by showing the departing 3rd baseman absolutely no respect by pinch-hitting for him with the bases loaded. Nothing says” screw you” like being yanked out of the line-up with the bases loaded and replaced with a September call-up in your last game. Gay ga zina hate, Melvin!

    Reply ·   11/12/2019

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