TODD JONES

Please, Mr. Leyland, remove Todd Jones from the closer's role. He is not a good closer. He just destroyed another excellent Tiger game against the powerful Boston Red Sox. He blew a game against the New York Yankees the other night, too. Usually, I am a believer that the boys don't give up, but their goose is cooked tonight.

I like Todd Jones because he's a knowledgeable baseball person and a great teammate. But let him pitch in long relief. Don't let him blow anymore games. He is a terrible reliever, was when he left in 2000. He had a nice year with the Marlins last year, but this is this year.

Bummer.

Good night, Tigers.

P.S. This does not mean I'm giving up on them, just for tonight.

Also, the Pistons are down by 20. I wonder what Chuck Daly is thinking. Should he return that call to Joe Dumars or should he just let things go?