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June 14, 2009

Mark's Stats as of June 13

Last 10 Games: (Current team only)
Date	OPP	AVG	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	CS
Jun 01	TAC	.000	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Jun 02	FRE	.000	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	2	0	0
Jun 04	FRE	.000	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Jun 05	FRE	.000	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Jun 07	@SAC	1.000	3	2	3	0	0	1	2	1	0	0	0
Jun 08	@SAC		0	0	0	0	0	0	0	4	0	0	0
Jun 09	@SAC	.200	5	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Jun 12	LAS	.000	2	2	0	0	0	0	0	2	1	0	0
Jun 13	LAS	.667	3	1	2	1	0	0	1	0	1	0	0
Jun 13	LAS	.000	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	2	0	0
Totals		.286	21	5	6	1	0	1	3	9	6	0	0

From May 3 - which I was never able to update due to server problems:

And now for more information:

Thank you to Victoria Diane for emailing the Sky Sox:

Does Mark Bellhorn play for the Sky Sox? I read somewhere that he did, but I never see his name on a roster. Thanks....
Victoria Diane

and the answer:

It’s a coincidence that you would e-mail us today to ask us about Mark Bellhorn. He had not been playing with the Sky Sox before today but the Rockies just signed him as a free agent and assigned him to our team. He should be arriving today.

So now we know!

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March 12, 2009

OK - Now for some good news!!  Mark has been signed by the Colorado Rockies (minors):

Again, my readers have come through when I couldn't find any information!

Thank you to Lisa:

Colorado Rockies
Signed: 2B Mark Bellhorn, 2B Luis Gonzalez
This is Luis A. Gonzalez, the 29-year-old Venezuelan utilityman who last appeared in the big leagues in 2006 with the Rockies. Colorado sold his contract to Yomiuri in 2007 and the righthanded batter managed a .283/.332/.422 line in two Central League seasons, production that isn’t too far off from his stateside big league output. As for Bellhorn, the 34-year-old switch-hitter fared modestly as a Dodgers’ minor leaguer last season, batting .242/.357/.420 for Double-A Jacksonville. Los Angeles released him in July.

http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/prospects/?p=2386

And James:

And Kristen:

and Kara:

FYI-
Bellhorn signed to minor league deal
March 3, 2009 | 8:58 am 2
By Jack Etkin

Veteran second baseman Mark Bellhorn signed a minor league contract
with the Rockies and will report to spring training with the minor
league position players March 13. If he breaks camp with Triple-A
Colorado Springs, it will be Bellhorn’s second tour in the Rockies
organization.

Bellhorn, 34, originally came to the Rockies from the Cubs in June 2003
for infielder Jose Hernandez. That season, Bellhorn played 16 games for
Triple-A Colorado Springs and 48 for the Rockies. He last played in the
major leagues in 2007 when he played 13 games primarily in August with
the Reds, his seventh major league team.

Last season, Bellhorn played 59 games at Double-A Jacksonville, a
Dodgers’ affiliate. Even though he hit just .242, Bellhorn’s on-base
percentage was .357. Drawing walks has always been a plus of Bellhorn,
never more so than in 2004 when he played 138 games for the world
champion Red Sox. Bellhorn hit .264 that season with 177 strikeouts but
his 88 walks helped him finish with a .373 OBP.

In minor league camp with the Rockies, Bellhorn will have to show he
can hit to make the Sky Sox. And even then, how much he’d play with
them is uncertain, since Eric Young Jr., a prospect, figures to be the
starter at second base.

STAY TUNED FOR MORE NEWS!
and hopefully some new pictures..

Hello.. It seems that this Brewers tryout didn't amount to anything..  I can't find ANY news anywhere, but I'm not giving up yet..  I'll keep checking, and I know you all will too!

Finally - some news - thank you so much to Kara for sending this:

The Brewers are holding an open tryout in Arizona on Jan. 13 for former
big leaguers and others trying to get to the majors. Simon, a first
baseman by trade, will be one of those auditioning, as well former
big-league infielder Mark Bellhorn.

http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/sports/37335289.html

And thank you to Diane for this:

Thank you to Diane for sending this - it's so cool!

More apologies - I missed Mark's birthday because I was on vacation and not near my computer.. So, Mark, if you see this - HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY!!

And THIS:

http://www.jacksonville.com/tu-online/stories/070108/sps_297989488.shtml

and THIS

http://www.jacksonville.com/tu-online/slideshows/070108/297989488/slide1.shtml

These were sent back in July by Alexis, and I totally missed them - I'm SO sorry..

Sadness...

The Dodgers have released left-hander Matt Riley and veteran major league infielders Ramon Martinez and Mark Bellhorn.

Bellhorn, 33, a key member of Boston's 2004 World Series champion, was let go after playing 59 games for double-A Jacksonville, where he hit .242.

Now what??

Kelly's back!!

Check this out:

http://www.sittingstill.net/08bell.htm

and she brought this to my attention too:

http://www.firstcoastnews.com/sports/suns/news-article.aspx?storyid=112361&catid=110

Thank you Kelly!!!

Thank you so much to Debbie for these pictures!!

(click on thumbnails for full-size picture)

Thank you to Paula for finding this article:

This has Mark's picture and a little bit about him in it.  He looks GREAT!!!

Here are a couple of e-mails I've received:
 

from Debbie:

Pam,
I have been following your website for a couple of years now.  First of all,
thanks for keeping us up to date on Mark.  I hadn't checked your site for a
couple of months (before today), but last night my family and I were at a
Carolina Mudcats game and they were playing the Jacksonville Suns.  Low and
behold, there was Mark Bellhorn, #29 playing first base!  After the game I
got him to sign my ticket and we tried to take a picture with the camera
phone and it didn't come out.  They will be back her in June, so we will go
again, and I will try to get a picture for you guys.

Thanks again for keeping the website!
 

and more from Evan:

Just continues to mystify me how in an ultra-competitive game like
baseball, with entire staffs of people involved in finding some way to
improve ones team, that a guy like this ends up with exactly two chances
(roughly full seasons) to produce, does so both times, and yet *still*
can't buy himself a decent job on someone's roster.
 

I have moved most of the items from this page to THIS location, since this page was getting quite long! Hopefully I'll be able to fill this one up again :)

It's so nice to have something to report again!

Very nice article HERE

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Finally, some news:

First, THIS article (thank you Mandi!)

Then today, from Linda (thank you!):
Mark is with the Jacksonville Suns (Dodgers). He is officially on the roster now.

And thank you also to Evan, who wrote:

It seems he's signed on with the Dodgers on a minor league contract, and
is scheduled to report to AA Jacksonville. I'm not sure what the
organizations plans are for him (to my knowledge he isn't being signed
for an eventual callup), the signing was completely under-the-radar (not
even reported in the usual locations that post Dodger-related news).

GOOD LUCK MARK!!

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I haven't heard from Kelly in awhile, but I found THIS while looking up info on Mark

According to FoxSports.com, Mark is now a free agent after refusing a minor league assignment. 

and from ESPN:

Reds - October 11: Announced infielder Mark Bellhorn, outfielder Jason Ellison and pitcher Kirk Saarloos have elected free agency.

Mark ended the season quietly with the Reds

I will of course keep this site going for as long as Mark is playing baseball anywhere!

Keep in touch, and we will all wait for further news together

                                       almost 4 years ago

Aug 29 2004  Red Sox 5, Tigers 1

Martinez allowed a run in seven innings and Mark Bellhorn doubled, scored one run and drove in two as the Red Sox remained red hot with a 5-1 triumph over the Tigers.

Bellhorn contributed to both of Boston's rallies, delivering an RBI groundout in the fifth and a run-scoring double in the seventh. He is 10-for-30 with five RBI in eight games since being activated from the disabled list on August 21.

Nice memories!

From Cory...

I just wanted to send you a picture of a drawing that I did of Mark a few years back that he autographed for me. I think your website of him is really cool. It keeps me up to date with my favorite player! I sure do miss him in Boston...

Thank you Cory! It's wonderful!!

Mark & Megan in Pawtucket
Megan is one of the original Bellhorn Backers here in Boston!
 

This picture has to stay right here!

 Kelly's Site

Video Page

 
And Mark, always remember - we believe in you!

Respect the Bell       

from Jennifer, about Mark:

... he tries so hard, and gives it everything he's got"

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