Melvin Mora announced his retirement today. The 39-year old Venezuelan native spent time with the Orioles, Mets, Diamondbacks and Rockies. Mora should occupy a special place in the hearts of Red Sox fans. Why? On September 28th, 2007, his surprise bunt lifted the Orioles to a 10th inning, 10-9 win over the Evil Ones at Camden Yards. The Red Sox, who had beaten the Twins earlier, now clinched the American League East. They went on to win the World Series. Mora caught A-Fraud napping in the 10th, laying down a surprise bunt that scored Tike Redman with the winning run. Earlier, Red Sox alum Jay Payton's bases-loaded triple with two outs in the ninth tied the score. The Boston clinch ended the Empire's streak of nine straight division titles. Melvin, we hardly knew ye. But we will love you always.
Friday, December 30, 2011
Mora Should Never Buy A Beer In Boston
Melvin Mora announced his retirement today. The 39-year old Venezuelan native spent time with the Orioles, Mets, Diamondbacks and Rockies. Mora should occupy a special place in the hearts of Red Sox fans. Why? On September 28th, 2007, his surprise bunt lifted the Orioles to a 10th inning, 10-9 win over the Evil Ones at Camden Yards. The Red Sox, who had beaten the Twins earlier, now clinched the American League East. They went on to win the World Series. Mora caught A-Fraud napping in the 10th, laying down a surprise bunt that scored Tike Redman with the winning run. Earlier, Red Sox alum Jay Payton's bases-loaded triple with two outs in the ninth tied the score. The Boston clinch ended the Empire's streak of nine straight division titles. Melvin, we hardly knew ye. But we will love you always.