Alan Trammel
Alan Trammel
Alan Stuart Trammellis an American former professional baseball shortstop for the Detroit Tigers. He currently serves as a special assistant to the Detroit Tigers. Trammell, nicknamed "Tram", played his entire career with the Tigers, highlighted by a World Series championship in 1984 and an American League East division championship in 1987. Although his arm was not overpowering, he had a quick release and made accurate throws, ultimately winning four Gold Glove awards. Trammell's defense perfectly complemented his double-play partner, Lou...
aggressive batting collapsing taller
He's a little taller (in his batting stance), a little more aggressive to the ball. He's not collapsing on his backside. His swing's more level.
adjective ahead good might pick plate seven six stayed
That was -- pick an adjective -- brilliant, outstanding. He was on the plate and he stayed ahead of the hitters. He's had seven outings for us, and six of them have been good ones, but this one might have been his best.
deny work
There's a lot of work to be done. They don't deny it.
coming felt pitching somebody
Here is somebody pitching a shutout, but I felt it was the right way to go with Sweeney coming up.
holding wants
He wants to play, ... We're probably the ones who have been holding him back a little bit, but we have to.
friday full ready session sharp side
He's going to need at least one full side session to get him sharp enough to pitch, so if that comes Friday or Saturday, he's not going to be ready for this weekend,
greatest
I wouldn't say it was one of his greatest performances, but he pitched well enough to win.
chances
Just to even say there's a possibility, wow. But I'd have to say chances are we're going to have to make an adjustment.
watching
He's a keeper. We'll be watching him for years.
doctor examined rest today
It's really just precautionary. He was examined by a doctor today and rest was prescribed.
comments stir
If those comments stir things up a little bit, that's OK, because we're all accountable,
except fair hit last looking
I thought we responded to everything well except for this last month. I think, looking back, it is fair to say that we hit a wall.
proud root ties whether
He has ties with the Tigers. He was there when I signed. Whether I'm there or not, I'll always be a Tiger, and I'll always root for the Tigers, because I'm a part of their history, and I'm proud of that.
nice rewarded
He's pitched some very nice ballgames. For him to be rewarded with a W, that's nice.