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're all responsible. I'm the leader, the captain of the ship, and I have to take responsibility.
We decided to put together a couple left-handers against Liriano.
I thought that we made that play at first on Erstad's at-bat, but the umpire said we missed the bag.
If we'd have swept them, I don't think we'd be going into Boston, or Chicago, or Cleveland any different.
His next start would be Friday. Right now, that's up in the air.
He could make our decision easy -- one way or another.
I like what I see of him, but there's room for improvement.
He's been a different player since he has been back. We want to evaluate him, so he'll get the bulk of the playing time down the stretch.
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.
Losing gets old. It's just been a heck of a month, to be honest with you.
I'm a big boy. I've been through enough that I understand how things are.