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
(Grilli) did an outstanding job. I couldn't be happier. I'm sure he's very happy. He did a great job tonight. He had a good curveball tonight. Normally when he's pitching well, it's working for him. He threw it for strikes.
I think he's solid. He's gotten himself to the point that he can play. He's not flashy, but that's OK. He makes the plays. And with the way he works, he's going to get better.
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.
We're all responsible, ... I'm the leader, the captain of the ship, and I have to take responsibility.
That's the only way to do it because there's no magic dust for times like this.
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.
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.