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Mark Loretta	#8 \| Second Baseman \| Houston Astros

Height: 6-0 Weight: 185 Throws: R Bats: R
Born: Aug 14, 1971, Santa Monica, CA
Contract: Signed though 2008

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2008 Statistics
Period	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	HBP	K	SH	SF	AVG	OBP	SLG
Yesterday	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Last 7 Days	1	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1.000	1.000	1.000
Last 14 Days	5	10	1	4	0	0	0	1	0	0	2	0	1	0	0	.400	.500	.400
Last 21 Days	8	20	2	6	0	0	0	2	0	0	4	0	5	0	1	.300	.400	.300
2008	101	261	27	73	15	0	4	38	0	0	29	2	30	0	5	.280	.350	.383

Games Played By Position
Period	C	DH	1B	2B	3B	SS	LF	CF	RF	OF
Last 7 Days	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Last 14 Days	0	0	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	0
Last 21 Days	0	0	0	4	1	0	0	0	0	0
2008	0	0	2	46	17	5	0	0	0	0

Career Stats
Year	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	HBP	K	SH	SF	AVG	OBP	SLG
1995	MLW	19	50	13	13	3	0	1	3	1	1	4	1	7	1	0	.260	.327	.380
1996	MLW	73	154	20	43	3	0	1	13	2	1	14	0	15	2	0	.279	.339	.318
1997	MLW	132	418	56	120	17	5	5	47	5	5	47	2	60	5	10	.287	.354	.388
1998	MLW	140	434	55	137	29	0	6	54	9	6	42	7	47	4	4	.316	.382	.424
1999	MLW	153	587	93	170	34	5	5	67	4	1	52	10	59	9	6	.290	.354	.390
2000	MLW	91	352	49	99	21	1	7	40	0	3	37	1	38	0	1	.281	.350	.406
2001	MLW	102	384	40	111	14	2	2	29	1	2	28	7	46	7	3	.289	.346	.352
2002	MLW/HOU	107	283	33	86	18	0	4	27	1	1	32	5	37	6	3	.304	.381	.410
2003	SD	154	589	74	185	28	4	13	72	5	4	54	3	62	3	4	.314	.372	.441
2004	SD	154	620	108	208	47	2	16	76	5	3	58	9	45	4	16	.335	.391	.495
2005	SD	105	404	54	113	16	1	3	38	8	4	45	8	34	2	4	.280	.360	.347
2006	BOS	155	635	75	181	33	0	5	59	4	1	49	12	63	2	5	.285	.345	.361
2007	HOU	133	460	52	132	23	2	4	41	1	2	44	3	41	3	1	.287	.352	.372
2008	HOU	101	261	27	73	15	0	4	38	0	0	29	2	30	0	5	.280	.350	.383
Career		1619	5631	749	1671	301	22	76	604	46	34	535	70	584	48	62	.297	.361	.399

Player Notes

December 2, 2008
The Pirates are targeting free agent infielder Mark Loretta, MLBlogs.com confirms. The Dodgers, Phillies, and Diamondbacks are also interested in the 14-year veteran.

Our View:Loretta makes a lot of sense for the Pirates, who may try to trade Jack Wilson and could use backup options at second and third base. But we have to wonder why Loretta might choose them when the oher suitors offer much, much better shots at a World Series.

December 1, 2008
Jerry Crasnick of ESPN indicates that at least four MLB clubs are interested in veteran infielder Mark Loretta.

Our View:The known teams interested are the Diamondbacks, Pirates, Phillies, and Dodgers. The 37-year-old could provide adequate insurance for Chase Utley early in the season while he recovers from his hip surgery. The Diamondbacks would consider him to replace Orlando Hudson, and he would help the Pirates' middle infield, which was a major area of need. He would provide favorable depth for the Dodgers as well.

November 29, 2008
The Diamondbacks are still talking to Mark Loretta as they look to fill the role of a utility player, according to MLB.com.

Our View:Loretta hit .280 with four home runs and 38 RBI last year for the Astros. Loretta also could potentially replace free agent Orlando Hudson who will not return as the D-Backs are reducing their payroll and Hudson is the most coveted second baseman on the free agent market this year.

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."

Our View:The 36-year-old is a candidate to replace free agent Orlando Hudson at second base, who is expected to depart.

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.

Our View:Loretta is hitting .269 with four homers and 33 RBI over 208 at-bats this season, and is worth consideration in larger NL-only leagues while Matsui is on the shelf.