Episode Details

On this episode, Tram discusses 21-year old Kevin McGonigle's impressive start with the Tigers and this year's team, while also reflecting on his own 20 year playing career. It's a terrific 'talking baseball' episode with one of the very best to do it in Detroit. Enjoy the conversation!

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:00 Introduction 

:01:52 On Kevin McGonigle's impressive start 

09:44 Reflects on his first MLB game in September of 1977 

12:12 Trammell on Lou Whitaker and the Baseball Hall of Fame 

17:12 On Kirk Gibson, his Parkinson's battle and their friendship 

19:55 The bond of teammates and life long friendships 

22:35 The influence of Sparky Anderson on his career and the team in Detroit 

27:36 Tram's take on the 2026 Tigers team 

30:17 End of show 

 

Alan Trammell MLB stats:

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Detroit Tigers:

https://www.mlb.com/tigers

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