I have no doubt that the Ravens value Brandon Pettigrew-they’re not the only team that values Brandon Pettigrew.
But I DON’T think they will trade up for Pettigrew.
I think a season ago they decided to trade up for Joe Flacco because they NEEDED a QB, desperately.
And while the Ravens could use TE depth, they’re not desperate for a TE. If he slips to 26, they’ll pick him. But they don’t have extra 7th round picks (or even one 7th round pick) to give up to move up to 24.
Let’s see what everyone else has to say…..
Best of Monday’s WNST Blogs:
Drew Forrester says Pettigrew at top of Ravens’ Draft Board
Bob Haynie thinks Rich Hill will be Birds’ next new starter
Glenn Clark says Maryland, Towson Spring Games amongst highlights of non-baseball week
Drew Forrester says Pie’s struggles continue in loss to Sox
Glenn Clark says Ravens could be interested in WR’s Massaquoi, Barden, Underwood
Drew Forrester says Ravens might not have cap space to add Boldin
Drew Forrester says MacPhail has to give up Pie experiment soon
Peter Dilutis says Bergesen’s start next step in ‘transitional period’
Ed Frankovic says Varlamov shined as Caps shut out Rangers
Drew Forrester doesn’t think Theodore will return to net for Capitals in Rangers series
Nestor Aparicio says former Baltimore Clipper Kent Douglas passed away
ORIOLES:
The Official Site’s Spencer Fordin says Hendrickson, Birds hit hard in blowout loss to Red Sox
The Official Site’s provides numerical evidence of loss
The Official Site’s Spencer Fordin says Freel forced to leave loss early after being drilled in head by pickup attempt
The Official Site’s Spencer Fordin says Jones expected to return to lineup tonight
The Official Site’s Spencer Fordin says Bergesen makes first big league start tonight against Contreras, White Sox
Red Sox Official Site’s Ian Browne says Masterson sweeps Birds with Patriots Day blowout
White Sox Official Site’s Scott Merkin says White Sox visited White House before coming to Baltimore
The Sun’s Jeff Zrebiec says Birds fall below .500 for first time this season after being swept at Fenway Park
The Sun’s Jeff Zrebiec says White Sox OF Quentin brings MLB leading 7 home runs to Camden Yards
The Sun’s Peter Schmuck knew O’s would struggle, but still finds it tough to watch
The Sun’s Jeff Zrebiec says Freel expected to rejoin teammates today
The Sun’s Peter Schmuck thinks Montanez will be called up today
The Sun’s Peter Schmuck says Birds now 0-4 in early afternoon/late morning games
The Sun’s Bill Ordine says Ripken Baseball, Under Armour to announce partnership today at Sports Legends
The Sun’s Dean Jones Jr. thinks if Bergesen fails, O’s will take ‘cautious approach’ with Tillman, Patton, etc.
The Sun’s Dean Jones Jr. says Berken promoted from Bowie to Norfolk
Examiner Steve DeClue says Sarfate, Liz, Albers all struggled in loss to BoSox
The AP says Izturis had lone RBI in Birds’ loss
Frederick News-Post’s Stan Goldberg says Matusz trying to get in ‘groove’
Boston Globe’s Amalie Benjamin says Ortiz got out of slump with double, triple in win over O’s
Boston Herald’s Michael Silverman says Ellsbury, Pedroia, Ortiz combined for 9 hits, 6 RBI, 7 runs in win
Providence Journal’s Daniel Barbarisi says Varitek added home run in Sox win
Chicago Tribune’s Mark Gonzales says Contreras doesn’t feel as though comeback ‘complete’ until Pale Hose win game he starts
Chicago Sun-Times’ Joe Cowley says White Sox OF Quentin hit .519 vs. Birds last season
Fox Sports’ Aram Tolegian has Orioles 21st in power rankings
Sporting News’ Ryan Fagan has Birds 18th in power rankings
RAVENS:
The Official Site’s Mike Duffy says Ravens traveled to Chapel Hill to work out Nicks
The Official Site’s Mike Duffy says Nakamura viewed as ‘steal’ after being selected in 6th round
The Sun’s Jamison Hensley says Ravens would be interested in Boldin deal if Cards wanted 1st or 2nd round pick and player
The Sun’s Jamison Hensley says Pettigrew, Vontae Davis, Maualuga, Percy Harvin all players with ‘character issues’ Ravens might be interested in
The Sun’s Mike Preston thinks Ravens should consider OT’s like Oher, Andre Smith
The Sun’s Jamison Hensley says Eagles could be Ravens’ ‘competition’ for Boldin
The Sun’s Mike Preston says Ravens likely dangling McGahee, Heap in Boldin trade conversations
Examiner Tony Wisniewski thinks Boldin would be worth picks Cardinals want
Carroll County Times’ Aaron Wilson says tackles Loadholt, Britton, Beatty could also be options for Ravens
Carroll County Times’ Aaron Wilson says Maualuga could be option for Ravens at 26
ESPN.com’s James Walker thinks other teams might be willing to pay Cards’ asking price for Boldin
ESPN.com’s James Walker isn’t convinced Birds would be willing to part with picks and give new deal to Boldin
ESPN.com’s James Walker thinks Ravens might be interested in moving up in Draft
ESPN.com’s James Walker says Maualuga would be good ‘value pick’, but WR Ravens biggest need
Fox Sports’ Alex Marvez says Boldin would be ‘ideal fit’ for Ravens
Sporting News’ Mike Preston (same guy) mocks Pettigrew to Ravens
NFL.com’s Pat Kirwan mocks DHB to Ravens
TERRAPINS FOOTBALL:
The Official Site previews Saturday’s Spring game
The Diamondback’s Eric Detweiler says Jamarr Robinson ‘major figure’ in practices
Terrapin Times’ Claire checks in with Dane Randolph as he prepares for NFL Draft (must subscribe)
Scout.com’s Bob Lichtenfels checks in on Coxson, prospects from Scout.com Combine at M&T Bank Stadium (must subscribe)
Turtle Sports Report’s Maddie McConnell checks in on ’10 prospect Titus Till (must subscribe)
TERRAPINS LACROSSE:
The Diamondback’s Michael Katz says reserves Rob Morrison, Nick Ward, Jake Bernhardt all contributed in win over Penn
TERRAPINS BASKETBALL:
The Sun’s Matt Bracken says Terps still alive in Stephenson chase
Terrapin Times’ Dan Painter checks in with former Florida commit, big man target DeShawn Painter (must subscribe)
Terrapin Times’ Dan Painter checks in on other prospects at Boo Williams Invitational (must subscribe)
TOWSON LACROSSE:
The Official Site says Will Harrington honored by CAA
UMBC LACROSSE:
Inside Lacrosse says Retrievers fall to 10th in media poll after Hartford loss
LOYOLA LACROSSE:
The Official Site says Ricci, Koppens honored by ECAC
HOPKINS LACROSSE:
Inside Lacrosse’s Quint Kessenich says Pietramala now 42-2 all-time vs. teams from state of Maryland after win over Navy
STEVENSON LACROSSE:
Inside Lacrosse’s Sean Burns says Stangs fall to 3rd in D3 poll after CAC Championship loss
SALISBURY LACROSSE:
The Official Site says Gulls back to Top 5 of USILA D3 poll
The Sun’s Edward Lee says Berkman knows Gulls could have missed NCAA Tournament with loss to Stevenson
NAVY BASKETBALL:
The Official Site says Kina honored as Mids’ top senior
HORSE RACING:
Daily Racing Form’s Matt Hegarty says Magna ‘abandons’ plans to let parent MI Developments bid first on assets
Daily Racing Form’s Jay Privman says Bob Baffert elected to Racing Hall of Fame
Thoroughbred Times’ Jeff Lowe says Baffert has 4 Preakness victories in Hall of Fame career
The Sun says Magna’s bankruptcy case delayed again
BLAST:
The Official Site says NISL Championship gear available
SOME QUICK THOUGHTS:
-I’ll say Brad Bergesen goes 4 and a third tonight and gives up 5 runs. But he’ll look pretty good at times. Just enough to make us want to see more of him.
Talk to you tomorrow.
-G
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