It looks like we have a new team entering the Deshaun Watson sweepstakes
WATSON WATCH
15 March 2022
WATSON WATCH
According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, the Atlanta Falcons have emerged as a team interested in trading for Houston Texans QB, Deshaun Watson.
Falcons owner Arthur Blank is fond of Deshaun Watson from the days when the former Gainesville (Ga) High quarterback worked multiple years as a Falcons’ ball boy and developed a relationship with Blank's family. https://t.co/EypxrnF9ma
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 15, 2022
Clearly, Tom Brady is having an impact on the Deshaun Watson trade market, with every team in the NFC South, outside of Tampa, interested in trading for Watson. According to Schefter's tweet, some of the interest in Watson stems from the fondness Falcons owner Arthur Blank has for Watson.
Either way, this is good news for Texans fans. The more teams interested in Watson, the better. The Falcons have the No.8 overall pick in this year's draft and two second round picks. The extra second round pick came from the Titans as part of the Julio Jones trade.
Atlanta Falcons are set to meet with Deshaun Watson on Wednesday, according to a league source. Falcons granted permission to talk with Pro Bowl quarterback and make their sales pitch. Browns are in Houston today to meet with Watson after previous Panthers and Saints meetings
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) March 15, 2022
Aaron Wilson is now reporting that the Falcons will meet with Deshaun Watson on Wednesday to make their pitch.
José Ramírez and David Fry homered and Brayan Rocchio added a two-run double as the Cleveland Guardians beat the Houston Astros 7-5 on Monday night to snap a 10-game skid.
The victory is Cleveland’s first since June 25th and comes a day after losing to Detroit in 10 innings Sunday.
The score was tied with two outs in the sixth and the Guardians had two on when Rocchio doubled to left field off Steven Okert to put them on top 6-4.
With two outs in the bottom of the inning, Victor Caratini connected off Matt Festa (2-2) on a shot to right field to get Houston within 1.
However, Fry connected with two outs in the ninth to give Cleveland an insurance run.
Emmanuel Clase pitched a perfect ninth for his 19th save.
Taylor Trammell added a three-run home run for his first hit this season and Isaac Paredes had a solo shot for the AL West-leading Astros, who lost for just the second time in eight games.
Cleveland starter Tanner Bibee allowed four hits and four runs in 4 2/3 innings.
Colton Gordon (3-2) yielded seven hits and five runs in 5 2/3 innings for the Astros.
There were runners on second and third with no outs in the fifth when Steven Kwan lined an RBI single that hit Gordon in the head. The pitcher fell to the ground as his cap flew off but quickly got to his feet. He was checked on by a trainer and threw some warmup pitches before remaining in the game.
Ramírez homered to left field with two outs in the inning to make it 4-0.
Trammell’s shot to the seats in left field cut the lead to 4-3 in the bottom of the inning.
There were two outs in the inning when Paredes smacked his home run off the foul pole in left field to tie it and chase Bibee.
Rocchio’s double that gave Cleveland the lead for good.
The Guardians won despite going 3 for 11 with runners in scoring position.
Astros RHP Hunter Brown (9-3, 1.82 ERA) opposes Guardians LHP Joey Cantillo (1-0, 3.41) when the series continues Tuesday night.