Category Archives: Joe Smith

Barkley was just being Barkley

Posted on May 19, 2009 by Pat McManamon

 A few questions were asked of the Cavs during Monday's interview about Charles Barkley's opinion that Orlando would beat the Cavs to win the East. But nobody asked about Chris Webber and Kenny Smith ridiculing Barkley's pick. Is this not … Continue reading →

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The Cavs are ever so close to the top seed in the East

Posted on March 16, 2009 by Pat McManamon

Boston seems to have lost hope of gaining the East's No. 1 seed. The Cavs haven't clinched it yet, but it would take an epic collapse for Cleveland not to have home court advantage. A win over Orlando Tuesday night … Continue reading →

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Mr. Smith returns to Cleveland

Posted on March 4, 2009 by Pat McManamon

Joe Smith will be with the Cavs when they play in Boston on Sunday. That's a very, very good thing. Perhaps never before has one who played so few minutes meant so much to one team. But the level of … Continue reading →

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Taking a look at the Indians moves

Posted on December 11, 2008 by Pat McManamon

Item: The Indians acquire second baseman Luis Valbuena and relief pitcher Joe Smith for Franklin Gutierrez. Let's see. Gutierrez is an excellent defensive player, but his production at the plate dropped dramatically last season. He hit .241 and other teams … Continue reading →

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Some thoughts on the Cavs trade

Posted on August 14, 2008 by Pat McManamon

Some random thoughts on the Cavs’ deal to acquire Mo Williams: —Hate losing Joe Smith. Guys like him don’t come along often. Consummate pro. But … as they say … whoever they are … you got to give something to … Continue reading →

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