Here’s my Greivis Vasquez prediction….
He’s staying in the Draft.
I don’t think it’s the best move for him; and I KNOW it isn’t the best thing for the Terps, but I just get the feeling he’s ready to go pro. Vasquez has had the attitude of someone who wants to be a professional for some 2 years now, and I don’t think he’ll be the “Top 20” prospect next season that some think he will be.
That being said, I won’t be surprised either way. I don’t think anyone really knows what’s going through Greivis’ mind, and I wouldn’t be surprised if he decided to stay just because of his relationship with Gary.
But if I was putting money on it, I’d say he’s gone.
Let’s see what everyone else has to say……
Best of Sunday’s WNST Blogs:
Bob Haynie says Bergesen has been Birds’ ‘best starting pitcher’ in recent weeks
Nestor Aparicio says Bergesen ‘emerging as ace’ for Birds
Rex Snider not exactly sympathetic towards Dave Trembley
Luke Jones says Wieters getting a lot of time off recently
Glenn Clark enjoys Phelps’ new ‘stache
Glenn Clark says SI writer Howard-Cooper standing by story that Vasquez staying in Draft
Jerry Reinhardt says fans appear to be ‘jumping off Orioles bandwagon’
Marco Romanell says OPACY ‘fun’ on a Sunday for rare occasion
Matt Duggins says Trembley went with B lineup again Sunday
Ed Frankovic expects Varlamov to be #1 goalie for Caps next season
ORIOLES:
MLB.com’s Sean Welsh says Bergesen goes distance as Birds top Braves
The Official Site provides numerical evidence of win
MLB.com’s Sean Welsh says Jones scratched due to shin pain after fouling ball off leg Saturday night
MLB.com’s Brian Eller says after day off today; Mike Pelfrey, Mets visit Guthrie, Birds Tuesday
Braves Official Site’s Pete Kerzel says Lowe rocked as O’s beat Braves
Norfolk Tides Official Site says David Hernandez didn’t factor into decision as Norfolk beat Indianapolis
Bowie Baysox Official Site says Donachie picked up 3 hits, drove in 4 in win over New Britain
Frederick Keys Official Site says Nery gave up 4 ER on 8 hits over 6 2/3, got no decision as Keys fell to Potomac
Delmarva Shorebirds Official Site says McCurry takes loss as Hagerstown shuts out Shorebirds
The Sun’s Dan Connolly says Wigginton homered twice for Birds in win
The Sun’s Dan Connolly says Reimold moved from 7th to 2nd in order
The Sun’s Dan Connolly says Roberts’ baserunning gaffe lead to Andino stealing home
The Sun’s Peter Schmuck says Andino ‘starting to grow on’ him
The Sun’s Dean Jones Jr. says Jim Miller picked up 14th save of season for Tides in win
The Sun’s Dean Jones Jr. says Baysox hosting “Law and Order Night” tomorrow night at Prince George’s Stadium
Examiner Jay Trucker says Andino had 2 hits, 3 RBI in win over Braves
Carroll County Times’ Rich Dubroff says 26,770 see Birds win series with Braves at Camden Yards
Carroll County Times’ Rich Dubroff says Pie 1-4 replacing Jones in lineup
The AP says Birds scored at least one run in each of first 5 innings
Frederick News-Post’s Adam Pohl says Keys fell to 28-35 after loss to Nationals
Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Carroll Rogers says Bobby Cox benched Yunel Escobar during Braves’ loss to Birds
Fox Sports’ Jon Paul Morosi says Tigers would be possible trade partner if Orioles looking to deal Huff, Scott
GOLF:
LPGA Official Site says Nordqvist shoots 68 on Sunday to win McDonald’s LPGA Championship
Golf Channel’s Randall Mell says 2nd place finisher Lindsey Wright impressed by Nordqvist’s performance
Golf.com’s Michael Bamberger says LPGA Commissioner Bivens making right decisions with LPGA Championship
The Sun’s Kevin Van Valkenburg says Nordqvist finishes tournament at 15 under, claiming 4 stroke victory
The Sun’s Kevin Cowherd says LPGA Tour needs players with more personality
The Sun’s Kevin Van Valkenburg says Wie ‘content’ with play despite not being in contention at Bulle Rock
The AP says Nordqvist wins major in only 5th pro tournament
Washington Post’s Barry Svrluga says 22 year old Nordqvist came to Havre de Grace ranked 214th in world
Washington Examiner’s Kevin Dunleavy says rookie from Sweden won major in first try
TERRAPINS BASKETBALL:
The Sun’s Jeff Barker says Vasquez facing 5pm deadline today to make decision
The Diamondback’s Adi Joseph says fans, analysts ‘in the dark’ about Vasquez’s decision
Washington Times’ Patrick Stevens says ankle injury prevented Vasquez from working out with 76ers
Washington Times’ Patrick Stevens says ankle injury not likely to affect Vasquez’s Draft status
Washington Times’ Harrison Goodman says Vasquez should return
Inside MD Sports’ Seth Hoffman says future Terp Terrence Ross playing pickup games in College Park with Wizards players, Kevin Durant, etc.
TERRAPINS FOOTBALL:
Washington Post’s Josh Barr says WR target Jeff Knox committed to Pitt
TOWSON BASKETBALL:
Examiner Matthew Schlissel says assistant coach Eric Skeeters leaving Tigers for South Florida
SWIMMING:
The Sun says Phelps lost 2 events at Santa Clara Invitational Sunday night
The Sun says Phelps’ new kids book “How to Train With a T-Rex and Win 8 Gold Medals” in stores now
The AP’s Beth Harris says Phelps won 2 of 4 events in Santa Clara
HORSE RACING:
Daily Racing Form’s Marty McGee says Preakness winner Rachel Alexandra worked out Monday morning at Churchill Downs
SOME QUICK THOUGHTS:
-When I said Brad Bergesen was this team’s ace last week, I meant (mostly) jokingly. He’s had some good starts. Rodrigo Lopez, Jose Mercedes, and Willis Roberts have had good starts too. Let’s not get carried away.
Talk to you tomorrow.
-G
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