What's Up With Carlisle?

Is it possible that Rick Carlisle's true feelings for Detroit are finally showing? Carlisle has said that the Pistons' coaching staff is to be blamed for the November 19 brawl, saying they should have taken better care of Ben Wallace.

"I think Detroit is very understaffed security wise, having been there for two years," Carlisle said in a Nov. 20 statement to an NBA security official. "This whole thing could have been prevented but the Detroit coaching staff did not get involved. They did not properly remove (Pistons forward) Ben (Wallace) from the floor. Ben threw his towel and that was the cue to start throwing things at Ron (Artest)."

Pistons officials said Carlisle never mentioned the security problems when he was here. Could this be his bitter feelings starting emerge?

For starters, Carlisle let Ron Artest lay on the stats table, which is where the incident began. While laying on the table, a cup of pop hit Ron Artest, sending him into psycho mode.

C'mon, Rick, think a little before you accuse.

Tigers After Ordonez

The Tigers are after Maglio Ordonez. Ordonez, most recently with the White Sox, is a corner outfielder that offers strong hitting and power from the plate. Talks are early, and no deal is imminent.

The Tigers have been snubbed by many free agents this off-season, including Carl Pavano, Steve Finley, and Adrian Beltre.

I would like to see them sign Ordonez regardless of his recent knee injury. He's been healthy in recent years, and the Tigers aren't in a position to worry about such things. He would add a key outfielder, and power to the line up.