The pros and cons for nearly two dozen names on this year's ballot are tossed around in USA Today. Steve Gardner looks at the case for and against Alan Trammel, a 56-year-old former Tigers shortstop (1977-96) and manager (2002-05) who's nominated a 12th time.
Worthy: "He was one of the first power-hitting shortstops, . . . named World Series MVP in leading the Tigers to the 1984 title. And he combined with second baseman Lou Whitaker to play a record 1,918 games together as double-play partners. Offensively, Trammell compares favorably to the greatest in baseball history at his position."
Unworthy: "He falls into the 'very good, but not great' category. . . .He only hit 20 homers twice, only drove in more than 100 runs once and only scored over 100 runs three times."
