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@Dr_Carson_

HBO's The Wire, in all of its snitch-hunting, re-upping, stick-up-boy glory, is being re-released in hot, sexy HD on December 26 for the first time ever. If that appeals to you (it should), you should check that out forthwith.

The re-release is nigh, and I'm celebrating it with a sports recasting of (some of) the show's central (and not so central) characters. My casting is based primarily on personality, past history and life philosophy. Aesthetics were considered, but are not the primary concern.

Obligatory warning: You will find yourself passionately disagreeing with some of these picks, which is natural and good. One cannot juggle sports and The Wire—religions, if nothing else—without upsetting certain parishes of thought. Drop your own suggestions in the comments, but remember: This is a happy day.

McNulty and Co. are back. Let's spend time with some old friends.

(Warning: Some links throughout contain NSFW language.)