Height: 6-0
Weight: 185
Throws: R
Bats: R
Born: Aug 14, 1971, Santa Monica, CA
Contract: Signed though 2008 | | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | | 01 | 02 | 03 | 04 | 05 | 06 | 07 | | | | | | | |
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November 30, 2006
Mark Loretta has told friends that he would accept a one-year, $4 million offer from the Giants, according to the Contra Costa Times. Loretta, who hit .285 with five homers and 59 RBI for the Red Sox this past season, reportedly has a couple one-year offers from other clubs. | November 22, 2006
The Giants are negotiating with the agent of Mark Loretta, and there appears to be mutual interest in the two parties, according to the Contra Costa Times . New Giants manager Bruce Bochy managed Loretta when he was in San Diego, and Bochy reportedly made a personal pitch to the second baseman last week. Loretta his .285 with five homers and 59 RBI for the Red Sox this past season. | November 21, 2006
Mark Loretta has said it's unlikely that he'll return to Boston next year, although he didn't completely rule it out, according to the Boston Globe. "They haven't made an offer," said Loretta. "Everything we've heard is that they're going with [Dustin Pedroia], that they don't want to retard his development." | November 7, 2006
The Mets are interested in Mark Loretta to play second base, according to the New York Post. Loretta's agent said that the Metshave shown more interest in Loretta than any other club so far. Loretta hit .285 with five homers and 59 RBI for Boston last year. | August 25, 2006
Mark Loretta sat out his second consecutive game Thursday night with a bruised and sore right quadriceps, according to the Boston Herald. "It's going to nag, but I dont anticipate this being something that will make me miss significant time," Loretta said. "I'm expecting to be able to play (tonight)." | August 19, 2006
After Mark Loretta recently cleared waivers, the Red Sox offered him to the Tigers for pitching help, according to the Boston Globe. Despite losing Placido Polanco for at least the next month, the Tigers declined the offer. | August 9, 2006
Mark Loretta was back in the lineup Wednesday after leaving in the fifth inning Tuesday when he was hit by a pitch on the left elbow, according to the AP. He went 0-for-4 with a walk. | August 9, 2006
Red Sox manager Terry Francona said Mark Loretta had numbness in two fingers after being hit on his left elbow by a fastball in the fifth inning last night, according to the Boston Globe. Loretta left the game to undergo precautionary X-rays, which came back negative. He was diagnosed with a contusion and is considered day-to-day at this time. | August 8, 2006
Mark Loretta was removed from Tuesday's game after being struck on the elbow by a pitch, according to RSTN. No further information is known at this time. | July 31, 2006
Mark Loretta was not in the starting lineup last night, which fueled rumors that he might be traded, according to the Boston Herald. However, Red Sox manager Terry Francona said Loretta was just getting a routine day off. "Hes not being traded, Francona said. | July 1, 2006
Mark Loretta did not play on Saturday, according to the AP. He had a routine day off. | June 26, 2006
The AP reports that Mark Loretta, who was recovering from a strained neck and not supposed to play until Tuesday, pinch hit in the sixth inning of Monday's game. He stayed in to play second base, and since the game went into extras, ended up playing six full innings. He went 2-for-3 with a walk. | June 26, 2006
Mark Loretta is not expected to return from his strained neck until Tuesday, according to the Boston Herald. He strained it Saturday and had it treated by a chiropractor Sunday morning. "Its not a serious issue, Loretta said. Its not a pull or anything. Its just a matter of calming it down a little bit. Its not a long-term thing. | June 25, 2006
The Red Sox don't expect to have Mark Loretta in the mix until at least Tuesday, according to the Boston Herald. The second baseman left last night's game with a mildly strained neck and is considered day-to-day. | June 24, 2006
A mild neck strain forced Mark Loretta to leave Saturday's contest in the seventh inning, according to the AP. The Red Sox consider Loretta, who was replaced by Alex Cora, to be day-to-day at this point. | June 22, 2006
Because the Red Sox designated J.T. Snow for assignment, Mark Loretta is now Boston's back-up first baseman, according to the Boston Globe. In 160 games at the position Loretta has a .993 fielding percentage. | June 5, 2006
Mark Loretta missed Sunday's game after a toe on his left foot was hit by a pitch two days earlier, according to the Boston Herald. Loretta, who had the nail of the toe drilled to relieve pressure caused by bleeding, should return to the lineup today. | May 31, 2006
Mark Loretta was to have his injured toe examined by a podiatrist yesterday, though Loretta didn't believe the joint was broken when he was hit by a pitch on Monday, according to the Boston Globe. "They may drill the nail to release the pressure," he said. "The ball hit straight on the tip. It feels like pressure under the nail. The last motion you make when you walk is to come up on the toe." So long as the bone isn't broken, he hopes to be back in a day or two. | May 30, 2006
Manager Terry Francona gave Mark Loretta the day off after being hit in the foot with a pitch yesterday, according to the AP. "He's real uncomfortable," said Francona. "I think a day will help him." | April 15, 2006
Mark Loretta will have Saturday off and will be replaced in the lineup by Alex Cora, according to the Boston Globe. | April 3, 2006
Mark Loretta went 1-for-5 with a double, a run scored, and an RBI in his Red Sox debut on Monday. |
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