Peralta traded to Tigers

So far this year it has been the Cavaliers in the spotlight, with LeBron James leaving, and speculation of who the Cavs will try and obtain.  This time the Indians made a deal that will send Indians veteran 3b Jhonny Peralta to Detroit for LHP Giovanni Soto.  The 19-year-old Soto has spent the entire season at Class-A West Michigan. He is 6-6 with a 2.61 ERA in 16 starts.

As for Peralta, he had a decent career in Cleveland, but this year was inconsistent hitting .246 with 7 HR 43 RBI's.  His best year was in 2008 where he hit 23 HR 89 RBI's and batted with a .276 avg.  The 28-year-old Peralta is in the final season of a five-year, $13 million contract, which includes an $11 million option for 2011. He’s making $4.6 million this season.

Luis Valbuena will be brought up from Triple A to fill in at third base.

Who do you think could be the next Indians player gone? 

It would not surprise me if one of our better than average pitchers is traded, or Austin Kearns.  Check back here for more updates or check us out on Twitter- PTS4Cleveland.

Cavs could have another PG by end of the week

The Cavs first try at a point guard was thrown off track by the Houston Rockets who wanted to retain PG Kyle Lowry. Lowry was a guard who likes to push the ball, is quick, and can score. Look for the Cavaliers to find a point guard with the exact same qualities. Sources say the front office is trying very hard to find that point guard by the end of this week. Here are a few guards who are on their radar:

1. Ramon Sessions- Twolves guard
With the Twolves signing free agent PG Luke Ridnour now that makes Sessions available. Sessions is also good friends with Mo Williams because of their playing days with Milwaukee. Sessions averaged 8.2 pts and 3.1 assists in his first year with Minnesota. Sessions did not get very much playing time but did well when he got the chance.

2. Mike Conley,Jr- The former Buckeye had a breakout year with the Grizzlies averaging 12.3 pts, 5.3 assists and shot 45%. Conley is quick and can push the ball which would fit Byron Scotts offense. Memphis is looking to use more OJ Mayo at the point guard spot so this could make Conley available.

With the philosophy change of new Head Coach Byron Scott the Cavaliers won't have all half court sets anymore. Scott wants the Cavs to get out and run. Watch for moves in the coming days.

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Cavs sign Lowry to offer sheet, Rockets match offer

The Cavaliers are looking for a good young point guard to either back up or start . Currently PG Mo Williams is the starter, but just in case he is on the trading block, Lowry would be a key pickup. He is fast with a good shot, and has no problem creating a shot for other players.

Lowry spent last season with Houston, where he averaged 9.1 points and 4.5 assists in 68 games. The Rockets have seven days to match Cleveland’s offer, which a person familiar with the contract said is for three years and includes a fourth-year option.

The Cavs confirmed their offer to Lowry on Wednesday.

The Cavaliers tried to sign Kyle Lowry but not even 12 hours after the Rockets have matched the Cavaliers offer. The Cavs also tried a sign and trade but the Rockets declined.

The Cavs are now trying to trade for a good, quick up tempo guard to fit Byron Scotts offense. We will wait and see what the Cavs front office can come up with.

LBJ Gone!

Lebron James gave us 7 great years. He is a great player that I respect. The way he handled this free agency is ridiculous. It was drawn out, and Cleveland deserved better. Lebron acknowledged he did not talk to Cavaliers management, or front office personnel before his decision. After everything Cleveland and Akron gave him, couldn't he atleast have talked to them before this decision to hear what they had to say, or to tell them of his decision?

He also said he wants to play for multiple championships and he felt that the players at Miami were obviously better. Yes they have Chris Bosh, Dwayne Wade, and now Lebron James. Who else do they have? Owner Dan Gilbert has spent alot of money to put Cleveland in the best position each and every year. He has built a good team around Lebron and tried to give him players with talent. Now Lebron thought it was time to move on. Remember before Lebron James came the cavaliers weren't a winning team. It did take a little time to get where they are now. So James gave 4 years with the talent and he could not get the job done.

To me dragging this out and making Clevelanders suffer with his decision was disrespectful. There were other ways to do this, and Clevelanders deserved better. In the next few weeks, more will come out especially after owner Dan Gilbert stood up for fans and frustration.

http://www.nba.com/cavaliers/news/gilbert_letter_100708.html

Did Dan Gilbert step over the line?? What do you think?