Hot Stove Chatter
By Mike McCarty

With the end of the Detroit Tigers regular season, we thought we were done with the musings of local TV broadcasters Rod Allen and Mario Impemba -- at least until spring. But this much we do know, we can concoct some more every single time for the most part.

Alas, Mario and Rod did not submit an entry for the Metro's first 72-hour film project challenge. But maybe next year -- if they are allowed to change the popular movie quote requirement to fit their, um, shtick. For example:

METRO QUOTE: I'm going to make him an offer he can't refuse. (The Godfather)

REDONE FOR ROD: This much is for certain: Jim Leyland will verbally tell Alex Avila and Phil Coke what offerings Phil may feature to the Twins' right-handed batters. First and foremost, how can anyone refuse what Jim has to say? 
 
METRO QUOTE: Here's looking at you, kid. (Casablanca)

REDONE FOR MARIO: Rod, after the month of July, a month in which we were on the road three weeks and a month that saw Miguel Cabrera be named Player of the Month, here's looking at you. And Cabrera, as well.
 
METRO QUOTE: May the Force be with you. (Star Wars)

REDONE FOR ROD: The force of Cabby's swing is off the charts, therefore his contact-to-damage ratio is off the charts, as well. 
 
METRO QUOTE: They call me Mr. Tibbs. (In the Heat of the Night)

REDONE FOR MARIO: We call him Mister Fister, because it will rhyme.
TO WHICH ROD REPLIES: We traded Will Rhymes.