SB Nation User Blog: Fundamentals

How Did James Davis Get Injured?

Fundamentals — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 16:45:03 -0000

How Did James Davis Get Injured?

" Two witnesses to the incident from within the Browns organization said Davis injured his shoulder in a post-practice drill in which he was not wearing pads and the linebacker that plowed into him was. Three other NFL sources corroborated the witnesses' account."

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Wow. More questions arise about Mangini if this is true...

Kurz Signs Non-Guaranteed Deal With Cavs

Fundamentals — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 19:01:41 -0000

Kurz Signs Non-Guaranteed Deal With Cavs

Finnan has the story that the Cavs have signed Rob Kurz to a non-guaranteed contract to camp. The spot was offered to Joe Smith, who signed the same deal with Atlanta. Smith felt, rightfully, that after signing Powe, there wouldn't be a lot of playing time in Cleveland. Kurz is a 6-9 forward who shoots the three-ball at around 40%. I'm okay with him as the 15th guy, although I would have liked a true point for that role rather than a fifth power forward. Windhorst adds on his Twitter feed that C Darryl Watkins also will be coming to camp with the Cavs, with a slight chance at beating Kurz out for that final roster spot.

Shaq: Revisited?

Fundamentals — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 15:16:51 -0000

Shaq: Revisited?

Its amazing, the life of a rumor. At 8:30 this morning, it sounded like it had already happened. At 10:00, it was close to happening. Now after 11:00, the teams haven't talked in days. This, of course, means by 2:00, Danny Ferry will have no knowledge of any player even named Shaquille and will make an off-color remark about the name itself.

Czech Mate

Fundamentals — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 18:08:37 -0000

Czech Mate

The Indians signed 17 year-old Czech catcher Martin Cervenka, making him the first European player to sign with the organization. He will remain, under terms of the contract, with the Kotlarka organization next year. This is great. I'm just starting to get familiar with Dominican teams, and now I have to learn the Czech leagues?

Pontbriand Added To Pro Bowl Roster

Fundamentals — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 21:48:37 -0000

Pontbriand Added To Pro Bowl Roster

Three Pro Bowlers from a 4-12 team? I guess I'm not complaining.

RealGM: Cavs Waive Jawad Williams

Fundamentals — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 01:26:17 -0000

RealGM: Cavs Waive Jawad Williams

No real surprise here as Williams contract would have become fully guaranteed shortly. I'd assume that the Cavs will sign someone to a 10-day contract if needed in the short-term. That is, unless a trade happens.

Mangini Named Browns Coach

Fundamentals — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 22:39:58 -0000

Mangini Named Browns Coach

No real surprise here.

PFT- Savage Fired

Fundamentals — Sun, 28 Dec 2008 22:36:51 -0000

PFT- Savage Fired

I'm not overly surprised, but I'll admit, I'm a Savage fan. He improved the talent on the team during his time here and I hoped for a better ending. Best of luck to Phil.

Dupree Waived, Williams Claims Final Roster Spot

Fundamentals — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 23:15:02 -0000

Dupree Waived, Williams Claims Final Roster Spot

It looks like the final roster is set. Jawad Williams wins the battle for the final roster spot as the Cavs opt to waive Ronald Dupree. Nice to see a local kid make the roster. The contract is still non-guaranteed, so he's vulnerable to be moved at any point, but he wins the spot for now.

Hamilton Waived

Fundamentals — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 01:42:54 -0000

Hamilton Waived

No surprise here. The Cavs announced that they waived G Vernon Hamilton. With as deep as the backcourt is, he really had no chance to make the team.