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
Nothing's been promised, ... It was an opportunity to talk baseball and tell them why I think I'm a good candidate.
It's just kind of the way things have been going for us. We're not catching any breaks.
It's not easy right now, ... My stomach, I've got a knot. I don't like it at all. I am in charge so it is my responsibility. It bothers me. I'd love it to stop as quick as it possibly could.
The guy has power, there's no question about it, ... The peaks and valleys, that's going to be the decision on Carlos Pena. Are we getting to a point where we're getting more consistent? I would say that I'm seeing some signs, sure. That's why I want to see this all the way to the end. I wouldn't want to see a total dropoff myself.
It's the runner's fault, being over-aggressive and not keeping your head up.
I'm going to be flat-out: When we started the season, we thought we had a group that we were going to be able to grow and work with and try to get better,
He's pitched better than that, there's no doubt about it. I think that's really it. Seven innings against the White Sox, I'll take that every time. He's given us all he's got. He deserves more.
We come right out of the chute and don't play well. It was very sloppy.