My Sports Christmas Wish List

I just finished helping my sons email their wish list to Santa. Yes, no more letters for Santa. Apparently, he has DSL available in the North Pole. I also heard that his Blackberry has world coverage. Anyway, I decided to put together my wish list for sports.

1. A Commissioner's Trophy presented to Mike Illitch. The way this man agreed to assemble talent reminds me of the owner of the Detroit Red Wings. Oh wait my mistake, it is that guy. Barring major injuries, the Tigers seem poised to present Illitch with their 3rd Commissioner's Trophy and 5th World Series title.
2. A Cy Young Award given to Justin Verlander. He is on the cusp of being the Tigers 1st 20 game winner since Bill Gullickson in 1990. A 20 game winner might be a shoe-in with the offensive prowess the Tigers posess. The organization's 3rd Cy Young should be awarded to Mr. Verlander.
3. What do I wish for the fans of the Detroit Lions? Ownership is the key here. I wish for new ownership for the Lions. Until that happens, we will see more losing year in and year out.
4. This winter's version of the Detroit Pistons deserve one thing. I think a change of address to "6 Championship Drive" is a very worthy wish.
5. A Mr. Basketball given to Brad Redford of Frankenmuth High School. An award he deserves. What a wonderful thing for the Thumb of Michigan. It's own Mr. Basketball.
6. A football head coach is a wish for Bill Martin and the University of Michigan. A special note for Mr. Martin, the next time you are courting a head coach stay in an area where your cell phone works.
7. My wish for Michael Vick is a 2nd chance in the NFL after his 23 month sentence is over. Everyone deserves a 2nd chance.
8. I am also wishing for 30 wins for my slowpitch softball team next summer. We had 23 last year, only need to pick up 7 more.
9. A DeMarini F3 Slow Pitch Softball Bat that is 34 inches and 26 ounces for me under the tree.
10. I like rooting for the bad guys every now and then, so my final wish for the Christmas season is for Mumbles to finally defeat Dick Tracy!

Have a Merry Christmas!!!!!!!!!!!!!!