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Alan Trammell, TO, Chicago Cubs
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Cubs | Piniella to return from suspension Thursday
Thu, 07 Jun 2007 08:36:50 -0700
Carrie Muskat, of Chicago.Cubs.MLB.com, reports Chicago Cubs manager Lou Piniella will return from his four-game suspension Thursday, June 7. Bench coach Alan Trammell went 3-1 replacing Piniella as manager for those four games.
Cubs | Trammell joins team as bench coach
Mon, 23 Oct 2006 22:32:58 -0700
The Chicago Tribune's Paul Sullivan reports Chicago Cubs manager Lou Piniella chose former Detroit Tigers SS and manager Alan Trammell as his bench coach on Oct. 23, filling the second spot on his coaching staff. Trammell signed a two-year contract to serve as Piniella's right-hand man after Piniella's longtime bench coach, John McClaren, opted to take on the same responsibilities under Mike Hargrove in Seattle.
Tigers | Former manager doesn't believe Trammell firing was bittersweet
Sun, 22 Oct 2006 22:29:34 -0700
The Associated Press reports former Detroit Tigers manager George "Sparky" Anderson addressed the media before Game 2 of the World Series on a variety of topics, one of which was the decision to fire former manager Alan Trammell after the 2005 season. Trammell was the shortstop on the team that won the 1984 World Series for Anderson. "When you sign a contract, I think you sign to be fired," Anderson said. "I certainly got it, Bobby Cox got it and Tony got it. Bobby Cox and Tony La Russa, if we had to vote today, you would have to vote one of the two the greatest managers of all times. You're not going to give Connie Mack that because he used to leave after the third or fourth inning if things were bad there. The elevator girl was waiting for him."
Rockies | Trammell may be finalist for hitting coach vacancy
Fri, 20 Oct 2006 00:29:32 -0700
According to The Detroit Free Press, former Detroit Tigers manager Alan Trammell was "very impressive" in his interview with the Colorado Rockies for their hitting coach vacancy, and will likely become a finalist for the position, according to one major-league executive.
Rockies | Trammell interviews for hitting coach opening
Wed, 18 Oct 2006 12:39:37 -0700
Troy E. Renck, of the Denver Post, reports former Detroit Tigers manager Alan Trammell interviewed for the vacant Colorado Rockies hitting coach position.
Tigers | Trammell Considered for Hall of Fame Again
Sat, 31 Dec 2005 10:19:32 -0800
Jason Beck, of MLB.com, reports former Detroit Tigers SS Alan Trammell is once again on the ballot for the Hall of Fame. This is his fifth time on the ballot. He once predicted his vote percentage would probably remain in the 15-20 percent range until he ran out of years on the ballot or fans forgot about him.
Dodgers | Trammell has Interview
Sat, 15 Oct 2005 15:38:35 -0700
Ken Gumick, of Dodgers.MLB.com, reports the Los Angeles Dodgers interviewed former Detroit Tigers manager Alan Trammell Wednesday, Oct. 12. He is the second candidate to have been interviewed by club officials.
Devil Rays | Trammell has Interview
Sat, 15 Oct 2005 13:19:19 -0700
Bill Chastain, of Devilrays.MLB.com, reports the Tampa Bay Devil Rays interviewed former Detroit Tigers manager Alan Trammell for their opening Friday, Oct. 14.
Devil Rays | Trammell a Candidate
Tue, 11 Oct 2005 20:11:31 -0700
Marc Topkin, of the St. Petersburg Times, reports former Detroit Tigers manager Alan Trammell is a candidate for the Tampa Bay Devil Rays' vacant managerial position. He's due to interview for the position Friday, Oct. 14.
Dodgers | Trammell a Managerial Candidate
Fri, 07 Oct 2005 20:57:35 -0700
Los Angeles Dodgers general manager Paul DePodesta confirmed that former Detroit Tigers MAN Alan Trammell is on his short list of five candidates to be interviewed for the team's vacant managerial position, according to Jason Beck of Tigers.MLB.com.
Tigers | Trammell Offered Front Office Job
Mon, 03 Oct 2005 09:40:43 -0700
The Seattle Post-Intelligencer reports the Detroit Tigers offered former manager Alan Trammell a position with the organization as special assistant to the general manager.
Tigers | Trammell Fired
Mon, 03 Oct 2005 08:14:54 -0700
ESPNews reports the Detroit Tigers have fired manager Alan Trammell.
Tigers | Trammell Expected to be Fired
Mon, 26 Sep 2005 14:10:51 -0700
The Detroit News reports the Detroit Tigers are expected to fire manager Alan Trammell after the season.
Tigers | Colon Will Get A Look
Fri, 09 Sep 2005 01:11:28 -0700
According to The Detroit News, Detroit Tigers SP Roman Colon will be counted on to take a regular turn in the rotation the rest of the season. "All along," Tigers MAN Alan Trammell said, "I had the intent to keep him in there. He's someone we want to take a look at."
Tigers | Ordonez Scratched
Sat, 03 Sep 2005 00:37:56 -0700
Tigers.MLB.com reports Detroit Tigers OF Magglio Ordonez (elbow) did not play in the team's Sept. 2 game due to being hit by a pitch the night before. Tigers MAN Alan Trammell believes Ordonez will be ready to go Sept. 3.
Tigers | No Switches Planned In Rotation
Mon, 29 Aug 2005 02:08:14 -0700
The Detroit News' Tom Gage reports Detroit Tigers MAN Alan Trammell plans no switches in the rotation for the time being, despite the struggles of pitchers like SP Sean Douglass. "Somewhere down the road, maybe," Trammell said. "But I'm not planning anything right this second, that's for sure. I have no reason to change anything at this point."
Tigers | First Base Battle Looming
Mon, 22 Aug 2005 02:50:56 -0700
The Detroit News' Lynn Henning reports Detroit Tigers 1B Chris Shelton and 1B Carlos Pena will both be given decent playing time in the last 40 games of the season, but MAN Alan Trammell reiterated Shelton has not lost his starting job.
Tigers | Infante Yanked for not Running Play out
Tue, 16 Aug 2005 09:16:22 -0700
ESPNews reports Detroit Tigers IF Omar Infante was pulled from the game Monday, Aug. 15, after failing to run out a ball that he thought was a foul ball. The play was made and manager Alan Trammell benched him. His replacement, SS John McDonald, hit the game-winning hit in the ninth inning.
Tigers | Ordonez Sits
Wed, 10 Aug 2005 02:10:44 -0700
The Detroit Free Press reports Detroit Tigers OF Magglio Ordonez (soreness) didn't start the second game of the series Aug. 9 against the Toronto Blue Jays because of soreness from playing on Toronto's turf surface. MAN Alan Trammell hopes Ordonez can play the next two games in the series.
Tigers | Dingman Setting Up
Wed, 10 Aug 2005 02:09:58 -0700
The Detroit Free Press' John Lowe reports Detroit Tigers RP Craig Dingman has been installed as the new eighth-inning setup man by MAN Alan Trammell.
Tigers | Trammell Ejected
Tue, 09 Aug 2005 17:46:38 -0700
The Associated Press reports Detroit Tigers manager Alan Trammell was ejected from the team's game Tuesday, August 9, for arguing balls and strikes with plate umpire Tim Timmons.
Tigers | Inge Back In Lineup
Fri, 05 Aug 2005 07:09:18 -0700
The Detroit News reports Detroit Tigers 3B Brandon Inge was back in the lineup Aug. 4 after sitting for a game to shake a slump. "Talking to batting coach Kirk Gibson," Tigers MAN Alan Trammell said, "he was very confident that Brandon had had a good session and let's get him back in there."
Tigers | Polanco To Be Activated And Hit Leadoff
Wed, 27 Jul 2005 01:36:31 -0700
The Detroit News reports the Detroit Tigers plan to activate 2B Placido Polanco (hamstring) from the 15-day disabled list on July 27. In addition, MAN Alan Trammell said that after being restored to the roster, Polanco will be his leadoff hitter, possibly for the rest of the season.
Tigers | Polanco Makes It Eight
Fri, 22 Jul 2005 01:54:29 -0700
The Detroit News reports Detroit Tigers 2B Placido Polanco (hamstring) missed his eighth straight game July 21. "He still doesn't have the range of motion he wants," Tigers MAN Alan Trammell said. "He's not ready to go. Where do we go from here? I don't know. I don't have that answer."
Tigers | Farnsworth Bothered By Neck
Thu, 21 Jul 2005 01:19:59 -0700
The Detroit News' Tom Gage reports Detroit Tigers CL Kyle Farnsworth surrendered three ninth-inning runs against the Chicago White Sox in an 8-6 win, prompting MAN Alan Trammell to remove him and speculate something may have been wrong with Farnsworth. "Kyle had a stiff neck," Trammell said. "He said he was OK to go out there, but I don't think he was. All you can go by, though, is what guys tell you."
Tigers | Trammell to Serve as All-Star Game Coach
Wed, 22 Jun 2005 19:24:27 -0700
Detroit Tigers MAN Alan Trammell has been selected to be an American League coach in the 2005 All-Star Game by Boston Red Sox MAN Terry Francona, according to the Associated Press.
Tigers | Ordonez Injury Update
Mon, 20 Jun 2005 02:02:06 -0700
According to The Detroit News, Detroit Tigers OF Magglio Ordonez (hernia) is making substantial progress from hernia surgery eight weeks ago and could be back in the lineup sooner rather than later. "It'll be eight weeks (on June 22) since his hernia surgery," Tigers MAN Alan Trammell said, "and he's doing quite well. He's moving in the right direction, but he's not ready yet." Ordonez will accompany the Tigers to Minnesota and Arizona on their next trip but could begin a rehabilitation assignment soon after that.
Tigers | Percival Back – but Not as Closer
Sun, 05 Jun 2005 12:07:32 -0700
Sports Network reports Detroit Tigers RP Troy Percival, who had been the team's closer before going on the disabled list, is slated to work only in non-save situations for the time being. MAN Alan Trammell will continue to use CL Ugueth Urbina as the team's closer.
Tigers | White At 20
Sun, 05 Jun 2005 10:38:02 -0700
The Detroit News reports Detroit Tigers OF Rondell White extended his hitting streak to 20 games June 4, the longest by a Tiger since MAN Alan Trammell hit in 20 straight in 1987. White's streak also ties the longest in the majors this season.
Tigers | Guillen May Not Start Friday
Fri, 20 May 2005 01:45:13 -0700
The Detroit News' Tom Gage reports Detroit Tigers SS Carlos Guillen (knee) sat out the last two games of the Tampa Bay Devil Rays series and may not start May 20, either. "I'm hoping," Tigers MAN Alan Trammell said. "This is how it works with him. He'll just come in and say, 'I feel good.' That's how it's been. If he says that, he'll play… there's a chance he could DH. That might be a thought, if that gives him a little bit of a break. But I'm hoping."
Tigers | More On I-Rod
Mon, 16 May 2005 02:15:46 -0700
Updating a previous item, The Detroit Free Press reports Detroit Tigers MAN Alan Trammell is hopeful C Ivan Rodriguez (toe) would be ready to play in the Tigers' next game Tuesday, May 17, the start of a three-game series with the Tampa Bay Devil Rays.
Tigers | Farnsworth Injured
Thu, 05 May 2005 02:02:22 -0700
The Detroit News' Tom Gage reports Detroit Tigers RP Kyle Farnsworth (biceps) suffered a bout of biceps tendonitis Wednesday, May 4, and MAN Alan Trammell indicated Farnsworth might miss at least one game.
Tigers | Monroe Injured
Thu, 05 May 2005 01:57:17 -0700
The Detroit Free Press' John Lowe reports Detroit Tigers OF Craig Monroe (groin) suffered a mild groin strain Wednesday, May 4 while running down a fly ball in the outfield. Tigers MAN Alan Trammell indicated Monroe might not play May 5.
Tigers | Trammell To Coach All-Stars
Wed, 04 May 2005 01:23:23 -0700
The Detroit News' Tom Gage reports Detroit Tigers MAN Alan Trammell has been invited to coach in the All-Star Game, which will be held at Comerica Park July 12.
Tigers | Guillen Believes He Won't Be Ready
Mon, 02 May 2005 00:37:45 -0700
The Detroit Free Press' Gene Guidi reports Detroit Tigers SS Carlos Guillen (hamstring) isn't sure he will be ready to play Monday, May 2 when the Tigers take on the Boston Red Sox. "We're going to have to keep an eye on him for a while until we're sure he's all the way back," Tigers MAN Alan Trammell said. "To be honest, I think you've got to give him credit for being this far along."
Tigers | Another Exam For Ordonez
Mon, 25 Apr 2005 01:18:45 -0700
The Detroit Free Press reports after bone scans on Detroit Tigers OF Magglio Ordonez (hernia) turned out negative for his pelvis, Ordonez will go to Philadelphia Monday, April 25 to be examined by a hernia specialist. "The scan was negative, which means the feeling is it's still a hernia," Tigers MAN Alan Trammell said.
Tigers | Logan Speed Could Mean Starts
Mon, 18 Apr 2005 01:30:13 -0700
The Detroit News' Tom Gage reports Detroit Tigers OF Nook Logan could see more playing time in the future due to his speed on the basepaths. "He's going to get some real good consideration," Tigers MAN Alan Trammell said. "He gives us something we don't have anywhere else -- speed. If he can get it together, he can be a guy who ignites us when we're not banging it around."
Tigers | Higginson Slump Continues
Sun, 17 Apr 2005 01:33:40 -0700
The Detroit News' Tom Gage reports Detroit Tigers OF Bobby Higginson's batting average dropped to .133 Friday, April 15 after he went 0-for-4. "He was rusty," Tigers MAN Alan Trammell said. "It's hard to play one or two times a week, but he'll have to do that. It's part of the role."
Tigers | Inge May Lead Off More
Fri, 15 Apr 2005 00:52:20 -0700
Updating a previous item, The Detroit News' Tom Gage reports Detroit Tigers 3B Brandon Inge may bat leadoff more often, as MAN Alan Trammell is exploring a move to send IF Omar Infante down in the lineup.
Tigers | Leadoff: Infante Or Inge?
Mon, 11 Apr 2005 01:21:25 -0700
The Detroit Free Press reports Detroit Tigers IF Omar Infante has the backing of MAN Alan Trammell at leadoff over 3B Brandon Inge for the time being. "I still give the edge to Omar," Trammell said. "I think he understands the role. He's been there more than Brandon. You watch Omar take pitches. It's nothing anyone has told him, he just knows to do that as a leadoff hitter."
Tigers | Ordonez Likely To Miss Sunday
Sun, 10 Apr 2005 01:07:23 -0700
The Detroit News reports Detroit Tigers OF Magglio Ordonez (virus) missed his third consecutive game Saturday, April 9 because of an intestinal virus, and MAN Alan Trammell said Ordonez probably will miss the April 10 game as well.
Tigers | Higginson Staying?
Fri, 01 Apr 2005 10:36:42 -0800
The Detroit Free Press reports Detroit Tigers OF Bobby Higginson may stay with the team after all, as the team likes his play of late. "I'm confident he's a good fit for us as an extra outfielder," Tigers manager Alan Trammell said.
Tigers | Higginson Makes Team
Thu, 31 Mar 2005 19:19:19 -0800
Updating previous items, Jason Beck, of MLB.com, reports Detroit Tigers OF Bobby Higginson made the team, according to an announcement made by Detroit MAN Alan Trammell Thursday, March 31. There had been talk that Higginson might be released, but Trammell decided to keep Higginson because of his left-handed bat, his experience, and his performance over the last week. Higginson has six hits in his last 16 spring at-bats.
Tigers | Thames Demoted
Thu, 31 Mar 2005 19:03:32 -0800
Jason Beck, of MLB.com, reports Detroit Tigers OF Marcus Thames failed to make the big league club and was optioned to Triple-A Toledo Thursday, March 31, in a somewhat surprising decision. Thames had hit .286 (10-for-35) in spring action, also hitting four home runs with 14 RBI. Manager Alan Trammell instead elected to keep veteran OF Bobby Higginson as a backup outfielder. The move was not received well by some players. "They're making a mistake," said Tigers DH Dmitri Young.
Tigers | Trammell Tossed
Tue, 29 Mar 2005 07:35:47 -0800
Associated Press reports Detroit Tigers manager Alan Trammell was tossed out of the game Monday, March 28, for protesting the ejection of C Ivan Rodriguez too hard and for too long.
Tigers | Guillen Plays The Field
Mon, 21 Mar 2005 02:42:24 -0800
The Detroit Free Press reports Detroit Tigers SS Carlos Guillen (knee) played his first game in the field since his knee surgery in September. Guillen wants to play regularly between now and Opening Day, but MAN Alan Trammell wants to see how Guillen feels before deciding what's next.
Tigers | Ordonez Near Appearing
Wed, 09 Mar 2005 00:54:36 -0800
The Detroit Free Press reports Detroit Tigers OF Magglio Ordonez will run the bases one more time before making his spring debut. MAN Alan Trammell said he expects Ordonez to be the designated hitter at a home game either Friday, March 11 or Sunday, March 13.
Tigers | Ordonez Could Appear This Week
Mon, 07 Mar 2005 01:28:31 -0800
According to The Detroit Free Press' Gene Guidi, Detroit Tigers OF Magglio Ordonez's first appearance of the exhibition season could come in the middle of this week. "He'll run the bases Monday, and we'll have a better feel for where we're at with him," MAN Alan Trammell said. "If he looks good like he did the first time he did it, then we're looking at getting him in a game as the designated hitter."
Tigers | Trammell Hints At Johnson
Sat, 05 Mar 2005 00:29:22 -0800
The Detroit Free Press reports Detroit Tigers MAN Alan Trammell continues to "envision" SP Jason Johnson starting Opening Day against the Kansas City Royals Monday, April 4 at Comerica Park, despite his winning only eight games last season. "First of all, with his stuff, he's not an eight-game winner," Trammell said. "His stuff is way too good. I see a guy that's focused and ready to go, and he looks like he wants it."
Tigers | Trammell Hopeful Ordonez Will Sign
Wed, 26 Jan 2005 09:49:09 -0800
The Associated Press reports Detroit Tigers manager Alan Trammell is hopeful free-agent OF Magglio Ordonez (White Sox) will sign with the team. "He would be a great addition to our club, or any club. In our game, you go on track record, and he's been an All-Star and a .300 hitter who drives in well over 100 RBIs a year," Trammell said. "The lesson I learned is, thinking you're close to signing somebody and actually signing somebody are two different things."
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