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Moriarty9 · 02-14-2009, 01:25 PM

Reds send Fordyce packing
Orioles deal Mora, minor leaguer to Cincy
June 22, 1999

BALTIMORE — The Orioles and Cincinnati Reds announced a three-player trade this morning that caught some by surprise.

The Reds sent catcher Brook Fordyce to Baltimore for utility man Melvin Mora and minor league infielder Carlos Hernandez.

Fordyce was surprised by the move, having hit .295 with nine home runs and 35 RBI this year, putting him on pace to hit 21 home runs and 83 RBI. His power numbers to this point are already career highs for the 29-year-old backstop, although he has only 122 games of big league experience prior to this season.

Mora has played five different positions for Baltimore this year, not including four appearances as the Orioles designated hitter, providing a great deal of flexibility to the roster. The 27-year-old rookie has hit .247 with six home runs, 21 RBI and three triples in 190 at bats so far. He began the season in AAA.

Hernandez, 23, has no big league experience and is primarily a secondbaseman, though he has played some short in his minor league career. Hernandez hit .340 with six home runs, 34 RBI, 41 runs scored, and 14 stolen bases in 54 games with Baltimore's AA affiliate this year.

Fordyce will take over as Baltimore's regular catcher while Mike Redmond (.299, 1 HR, 13 RBI, 107 ABs) will likely take over as the starter in Cincinnati. Some reports out of Cincinnati, however, suggest minor league backstop Javier Cardona will be added to the roster and will see a significant amount of time behind the plate for the Reds.

Mora will likely play off the bench with the majority of his time coming on the left side of the infield or possibly in place of centerfielder Curtis Goodwin.

Hernandez will be assigned to one of Cincinnati's minor league affiliates.

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Moriarty9 All Star Starter Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,858 Thanks: 10 Thanked 3x in 3 posts	Reds send Fordyce packing Orioles deal Mora, minor leaguer to Cincy June 22, 1999 BALTIMORE — The Orioles and Cincinnati Reds announced a three-player trade this morning that caught some by surprise. The Reds sent catcher Brook Fordyce to Baltimore for utility man Melvin Mora and minor league infielder Carlos Hernandez. Fordyce was surprised by the move, having hit .295 with nine home runs and 35 RBI this year, putting him on pace to hit 21 home runs and 83 RBI. His power numbers to this point are already career highs for the 29-year-old backstop, although he has only 122 games of big league experience prior to this season. Mora has played five different positions for Baltimore this year, not including four appearances as the Orioles designated hitter, providing a great deal of flexibility to the roster. The 27-year-old rookie has hit .247 with six home runs, 21 RBI and three triples in 190 at bats so far. He began the season in AAA. Hernandez, 23, has no big league experience and is primarily a secondbaseman, though he has played some short in his minor league career. Hernandez hit .340 with six home runs, 34 RBI, 41 runs scored, and 14 stolen bases in 54 games with Baltimore's AA affiliate this year. Fordyce will take over as Baltimore's regular catcher while Mike Redmond (.299, 1 HR, 13 RBI, 107 ABs) will likely take over as the starter in Cincinnati. Some reports out of Cincinnati, however, suggest minor league backstop Javier Cardona will be added to the roster and will see a significant amount of time behind the plate for the Reds. Mora will likely play off the bench with the majority of his time coming on the left side of the infield or possibly in place of centerfielder Curtis Goodwin. Hernandez will be assigned to one of Cincinnati's minor league affiliates.