Ravens to trade Joe Flacco to Broncos

Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh said in early January that quarterback Joe Flacco would have a market, and the prediction proved correct.

The Ravens on Wednesday agreed in principle to trade Flacco to the Denver Broncos in exchange for a fourth-round pick, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported, via sources informed of the situation.

Rapoport added that Flacco, who had three years remaining on his contract, will need to rework his deal for the Broncos. Baltimore and Denver are not allowed to publicly comment on the transaction until the NFL’s new calendar year begins on March 13, when the deal should be finalized. ESPN’s Adam Schefter was first to report the trade. The 34-year-old Flacco is set to join the Broncos after 11 seasons in Baltimore. He helped lead the Ravens to seven postseason appearances, which includes a win in Super Bowl XLVII where Flacco was named the MVP.

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Romo posted a 4.14 ERA and 1.26 WHIP, both career worsts for the 11-year vet.

Of course, Romo is best known as a high-leverage weapon for the Giants. He was originally their 28th-round draft pick in 2005 and stayed through the 2016 season. He ranked among MLB’s most durable relievers during that stretch and contributed to three World Series championships (2010, 2012 and 2014).

The $2.5 million guarantee actually represents the largest investment by the Marlins in major league free agency this offseason. Neil Walker took an even $2 million while Curtis Granderson settled for a minor league deal. Once Romo officially signs, there must be a corresponding move to make room on the 40-man roster. The most obvious one would be placing Julian Fernández on the 60-day injured list. Claimed off waivers several months ago, the hard-throwing right-hander is not yet fully recovered from Tommy John surgery.

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