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.
his ability to get along with everybody -- making you feel welcome.
I'd say, right now, he's their ace. They have a few aces as far as I'm concerned.
How important is he to the club? My gosh, he's at the top of the list.
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,
I just wish that he would have went home. Didn't want to give up a run that way.
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.
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.