There's been so much angry chatter about Ilitch's LCD roof and dopey arena name that I feel one of my biggest and more relevant concerns has been lost in the shuffle - the family's lack of success beyond LC's and spending like drunken sailors on free agents. The fact they are going to have a whole neighborhood to brand when they've had so many flops concerns me quite a bit. Here's some of the ones at the top of my mind, please add to the list [[include nasty building deals, neglecting historic structures, etc too!).

Johnny Rockets spot - one of the best location in the city, rent-free, and they can't seem to even stumble into a winner. This is the worst crime of all in context of the question. If they can't make THIS work what makes them think they can handle multiple prime locations?

American Pizza Cafe - perhaps it was before it's time [[in the midwest) but still a flop

Second City - I actually took classes here and the staff and cast was wonderful but the rumor I heard is that this was just a vanity purchase and when the "franchise" license was up for renewal they just let it go. Now there is the often empty City Theater.

Comerica Park - Liquid fireworks?! In a cold midwest city?! The carousel and Ferris Wheel are silly but I can live with them... if the Ferris Wheel riders could actually SEE the game from the top. Knocking down buildings to improve the view of the city. Parking on Woodward? The stadium should butt up to the street, the placement of the parking lot is stupid. The scoreboard was misplaced. Left field walls were too far, players complained and they brought them in, putting the flagpole out of play - eliminating one of the only nods to historic Tiger stadium. If you think the CoPa is a nice modern stadium you need to see a game in another park. Also - worst concessions ever.

Tigers ownership up until 2006 - Dreadful. Even threw Alan Trammel under the bus to manage a shit team. Poor relations with many 1984 players, including Sparky. At least he knew enough to re-hire Ernie Harwell.

The handling of Tiger Stadium - no matter what fate you wanted for the stadium you must agree this was handled poorly [[at best). Sure, the city owned the property but Mike did not help at all.

Motor City Casino [[Marian) - Isn't that a temporary casino location? Weird. Pretty sure the famous Soup Kitchen and less famous but very cool Sardine Bar were a couple of the Detroit staples sacrificed for a move that never came. Also - the signage is tacky as hell.

What else do you have, Detroit Yes?