Seahawks release Edgerrin James
SEATTLE, Nov. 3 (UPI) -- The Seattle Seahawks said Tuesday they have released running back Edgerrin James.
The move came after Seahawks head coach Jim Mora Jr. reportedly excoriated his team Sunday after its 38-17 loss to the Dallas Cowboys, saying changes would be forthcoming in the wake of a 2-5 start.
James, 31, who signed a one-year deal to be the backup for Julius Jones, had gained just 125 yards on 46 rushes over seven games this season, while catching three passes for 19 yards and lost a fumble.
The Seahawks on Monday released cornerback Travis Fisher, who had five tackles in four games this season. His release preceded those of James and safety C.J. Wallace by a day.
James, an 11-year pro, rushed for just 514 yards and three touchdowns on 133 carries last year for the NFC champion Arizona Cardinals. The University of Miami product has amassed 12,246 rushing yards in his career, and has passed Marcus Allen for 10th place on the all-time NFL rushing list.
Cavaliers' West indicted on gun charges
UPPER MARLBORO, Md., Nov. 3 (UPI) -- Cleveland Cavaliers guard Delonte West has been indicted on new weapons charges stemming from his September arrest, prosecutors said Tuesday.
Prince George's County, Md., State's Attorney Glenn Ivey said a grand jury has indicted West on two counts of carrying a dangerous weapon, two counts of carrying a handgun, two counts of transporting a handgun, a single count of reckless driving as well as a count of negligent driving, The (Cleveland) Plain Dealer reported.
The charges far exceed the two gun-possession charges police leveled at the Cavs player when he was pulled over while allegedly carrying two fully loaded handguns and a shotgun in a guitar case. The newspaper said that one of the dangerous weapons charges was for the shotgun as well as for dozens of shells police say they found in a carrier on West's three-wheeled motorcycle.
Ivey also revealed that West is accused of carrying an 8.5-inch Bowie-style knife when officers arrested him, the Plain Dealer said, adding that if convicted, West could face up to three years for each of the six gun charges as well as fines.
Blue Jays' Wells to undergo surgery
TORONTO, Nov. 3 (UPI) -- Toronto Blue Jays center fielder Vernon Wells is set to undergo surgery on his left wrist, the team said Tuesday.
Team officials didn't say when Wells would undergo the procedure, but said Dr. Donald Sheridan would perform the surgery in Scottsdale, Ariz.
Wells struggled in 2009, posting only a .260 average with 15 homers, 66 runs batted in and a .311 on-base percentage over 158 games. Wells' power numbers were his worst since 2001.
Wells broke the same wrist while making a diving catch against the Indians in May of 2008.
Pirates acquire Iwamura from Tampa Bay
PITTSBURGH, Nov. 3 (UPI) -- Second baseman Akinori Iwamura has been dealt from the Tampa Bay Rays to the Pittsburgh Pirates for pitcher Jesse Chavez.
A left knee injury hampered Iwamura this season, during which he played only 69 games and batted .290 with one home run, 16 doubles and 22 RBI.
Pirates General Manager Neal Huntington issued a statement saying: "Akinori Iwamura brings to the Pittsburgh Pirates solid attributes offensively, defensively, on the base paths and in the club house. He is a good athlete with above-average speed and is a tough out with a solid career on-base percentage."
The 30-year-old Japan native has registered 14 homers, 67 doubles and 104 RBI over a 344-game career, all with Tampa Bay.
Chavez spent his first full major league season with the Pirates this year, going 1-4 with a 4.01 ERA in 73 games.
