I know a guy who can turn this team around...Barry Sanders!?

Anyway, I do know that Rod Marinelli isn't leaving unless he's fired. Apparently he's a fighter:

http://sports.espn.go..../news/story?id=3629788

I think he's a great player, but it just doesn't seem to be working out for him in Detroit. I think they need to deal Kitna as well. Draft a QB in April. It seems to be working out for Atlanta (Ryan) and Baltimore (Flacco) so far. Idk, maybe that's just me.

You're back, dude!

Hopefully the Pistons will do better this year than the Tigers and Lions. What an awful game for them yesterday. Do ya think Roy Williams will get traded anytime soon? He sure didn't look like his normal self yesterday.

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What up kid...I just wanted to tell you, man to man, that you have tons of talent. I really enjoy reading your articles. Don't let these ignorant assholes get you down, and as a piece of advice, don't let them rattle you. Don't let them see you cursing and ranting and raving. I'm in the sports media business, and one thing I picked up QUICKLY is that for every hater you have out there, there are at least 10 more people who love your work and just don't comment. It's usually the assholes that take the time to try and put people down that take the time to comment, ESPECIALLY in the blogosphere. Anyway, just wanted to extend an olive branch and let you know that I started out young too...hell, I'm still young...I'm only 22. But enjoy this shit, man...embrace the haters...they only hate because they can't do what you do. Keep the NBA coverage up...I can tell by your writing that that's your passion. If you need some help getting more readers drop me a line. Keep your head up, and don't respond to those idiots. Their ignorant, uneducated comments speak for themselves. -Alex

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I added categories and captions to your Detroit Spring Training Preview... I hope you don't mind, and if you do, I can just un-do everything for you

This statement "Many people were expecting him shave of some of that weight before the season started, and he has done more than that. He looks tremendous and all of his off season work has gotten him in shape for the 2008 season. He may still look a little big people, but don't confuse that with muscle. Cabrera is killing two birds with one stone by shaving off all of the weight and building up his muscle." confuses me. It seems disjointed. Is Cabrera fat or not?

No prob. I wasn't very clear. Out of the blue you get a link and a question from me. I would've been confused too :-))