Agent: Mora, Rockies agree to 1-yr. deal (AP)

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Melvin Mora has agreed to a $1.3 million, one-year contract with the Colorado Rockies, according to his agent. Eric Goldschmidt said Mora's primary goal as a 38-year-old free agent was to sign with a playoff contender after spending the last nine seasons with the Baltimore Orioles. Mora's versatility was attractive to the Rockies, who signed Jason Giambi to back up first baseman Todd Helton...

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