Height: 6-0
Weight: 185
Throws: R
Bats: R
Born: Aug 14, 1971, Santa Monica, CA
Contract: Signed though 2008 | | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | | | | | | | |
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November 10, 2008
Mark Loretta is reportedly on the Diamondbacks' radar, according to the East Valley Tribune. Agent Bob Garber said, "We've had positive communication. It's still too early in the process for each of us."
| August 17, 2008
The Houston Chronicle states that Mark Loretta will likely get most of the starts at second base while Kazuo Matsui is on the DL. Geoff Blum and Dave Newhan will also see some action at second. | August 3, 2008
Mark Loretta was part of one of the Astros' biggest comebacks of the season in Saturday's 5-4 win over the Mets, but a collision at the plate late in the game has cost him a spot in the starting lineup today, according to MLB.com. | August 1, 2008
Mark Loretta hit a pinch hit grand slam off of Aaron Heilman in the eighth inning of the Astros 7-3 win over the Mets. Carlos Lee, Kaz Matsui and Brandon Backe also went deep. | July 10, 2008
A few teams have contacted the Houston Astros about the availability of Mark Loretta, according to MLB.com. | July 5, 2008
Mark Loretta had a big night on Saturday with three doubles, leading to four RBI, in the Astros 6-1 victory over the Braves. | June 28, 2008
Mark Loretta, filling in for the disabled Kaz Matusui, hit a three-run homer in the bottom of the third inning helping the the Houston Astros to an 11-10 win over the Boston Red Sox on Saturday night. | June 27, 2008
With Kaz Matsui on the disabled list Mark Loretta will have a chance to start against his former team when Boston visits Minute Maid Park for a three-game weekend interleague set. Loretta will be the Astros' primary second baseman with Matsui on the shelf. | June 24, 2008
Mark Loretta will be the Astros' primary second baseman with Kaz Matsui now on the DL. | April 8, 2008
Mark Loretta will continue to start at second base today against St. Louis (in place of the injured Kaz Matsui), according to MLB.com. He is off to a cold start as he only has four hits over 21 at-bats, with three strikeouts. | March 30, 2008
Mark Loretta will be the opening day starter at second base, according to the Houston Chronicle. He will start while Kaz Matsui heals from his ailment on the DL. Geoff Blum has been slowed by a heel injury as well. | March 27, 2008
Mark Loretta went 1-for-2 with a two run homer against Washington on Thursday. Loretta continues to compete for a top backup role with Houston. | March 21, 2008
The Astros' Mark Loretta could be an option at third base for the Dodgers, according to FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal. The Nationals' Ron Belliard, the Royals' Esteban German and the Yankees' Morgan Ensberg are among the other possibilities to fill in for the injured Nomar Garciaparra and Andy LaRoche. Loretta isn't much of a fantasy asset but would be worth an NL-only selection if he is dealt to LA. | March 13, 2008
Mark Loretta picked up three RBI on one hit Thursday, and now co-leads the Astros with nine. He has drawn interest from the Orioles, and this should keep him on their radar. | March 10, 2008
Mark Loretta has landed on the Orioles radar, according to The Baltimore Sun. They reportedly like the option of having him in case they decide to trade Brian Roberts, and they also like his versatility, which is important since Freddie Bynum underwent surgery to repair a torn meniscus. Loretta is 36, but was the league's best number two hitter in the league while in his prime. | February 19, 2008
The Astros beat Mark Loretta in salary arbitration, and they will pay the utilityman $2.75 million rather than the $4.9 million he requested, according to the AP. Loretta made $3.5 million last season, and he probably would have made close to that this year had he not requested way too much. Loretta will back up at all four infield spots for the 'Stros this year. |
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