Alan Trammell
Alan Trammell
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...
ProfessionBaseball Player
Date of Birth21 February 1958
CityGarden Grove, CA
We haven't been able to use them, so we've had to go with other players, ... At this point, it's caught up to us.
That's the only way to do it because there's no magic dust for times like this.
We're all responsible, ... I'm the leader, the captain of the ship, and I have to take responsibility.
In all honesty, the guys we've been playing, it hasn't been a whole lot different, anyway. Whatever we've done to this point hasn't really worked. I'll go the other way. Honestly, it's been a struggle no matter who we put out there.
I like what I see of him, but there's room for improvement.
I hope I get to continue with this because there is some unfinished business. I'm going to be in baseball for many more years, whether it is here or not. I'm not done. I'm confident that I can do this.
I hear frustration. I certainly am frustrated myself.
his ability to get along with everybody -- making you feel welcome.
I just wish that he would have went home. Didn't want to give up a run that way.
How important is he to the club? My gosh, he's at the top of the list.
I'd say, right now, he's their ace. They have a few aces as far as I'm concerned.
It sounds like an excuse, ... but it's a fact that this club, the way that we had set it up, for the most part has not been able to be out there the way we would've liked. We thought we were probably going to win a few games. And hey, who says we won't? But right from the get-go, it's been one thing after another.
Does that tell you how it's been going for us?
The athletic players (on the Devil Rays) fit me, and I would love to be able to work with a team like this.