GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (via WOOD TV) — Kirk Gibson leaned forward in his chair following the West Michigan Sports Commission’s annual luncheon at the JW Marriott in Grand Rapids and took a second to think.
He had been asked about his feelings on Ron Gardenhire’s current situation as the Detroit Tigers' manager. It’s not easy. In fact, according to one of the most memorable players in franchise history, it’s never off Gardenhire’s mind.
"(Gardenhire) has a great attitude and the clubhouse is in good shape and they respect him," Gibson said. "He knew when he signed on the dotted line. I can’t even tell you what it’s like to be the manager right now, to lose all of those games and try to make a change. He’s thinking about that when other people are sleeping, I promise you that."
Sitting next to Gibson was his former teammate on the Tigers' 1984 World Series championship team and Hall of Fame member, Alan Trammell. He can relate to being part of rebuilding a franchise like the current Tigers.
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