Consistency

"Finding that consistency has been really tough."
-Michael Curry, after the Pistons beat the Nets 4/10/09

It's extremely difficult to find any semblance of consistency when you're continually tinkering with the lineup. Case in point: Amir Johnson was a starter at the beginning of the season. Now, Amir's lucky to sniff the floor. Kwame Brown has gone from role player to starter to end of bench and then back to starter. Is it any surprise that it's been difficult to find that consistency, Coach Curry?

In MC's defense, his hand was somewhat forced. He's dealing with a spoiled fanbase that wants immediate results. He's also dealing with massive egos. But Curry's a professional, and he gets paid seven figures to get some wins. Perhaps his biggest mistake was the handling of Rip Hamilton. To coddle the AI ego, Curry sent Rip to the bench. Rip was a core member of the championship team and the only consistent offensive threat in the playoffs every year. Send him to the bench? Please. Yet, Rip swallowed his pride, and Curry eventually saw the error of his ways. But it's like Curry is learning on the job. Detroit fans need a seasoned coach, not a rook. Will Joe D fire Curry after just one season?

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To avoid any potential jinx I may give the Tigers, I will avoid singing their praises after two straight wins. Instead, I'll expound upon my extreme disappointment in the fielding. Supposed "defensive-specialist" Adam Everett has two errors in five games. Both errors resulted in multi-run innings. When you're brought on a team for one purpose - fielding - you better freakin' field! Geez. Nevertheless, it's early, and perhaps Mr. Everett will go the rest of the year without an error and I'll eat major crow. If not, I'd rather see Santiago get some run at SS. At least he's a minor threat at the plate.