To start: This road to the show is played on MLB The Show 13 PS3. I like the advancement goals, which I know doesn't make sense. The difficulty will progress from Veteran hitting in AA to All-Star in AAA and possibly HOF in MLB (depends on if I get extremely frustrated). This is a RTTS about a young man that desperately wants to play for his hometown and will do everything/ and anything he can to make it possible. 
let it begin:
Bubba Trammell's Interview on ESPN Transcript:
anchor: Why are you such a beast of a player? You're setting college records at SDSU
BT: I'm just focused and dedicated to baseball. I try to improve every day.
anchor: Name 3 cities you would want to be drafted by and 3 cities that you would refuse to play for
BT: My first choice would be to obviously play for the Padres. I was born and raised in San Diego and I will always be a fan of the Pads. I know Petco Park is considered a pitcher's park, but I think it would be fun to try and build something with longevity in SD for the disgruntled fans. I would take a pay cut to play for the friars.
Anchor: What kind of paycut?
BT: well, I know you start out with a one year 30k deal. If they kept me long-term, we could come to an agreement on a livable wage contract that guarantees they bring in other talent. This organization is pathetic when it comes to keeping talent. Look at how they stole Gonzalez from the Rangers, yet they dealt him to Boston years later since they refused to reward their own. Then they got Rizzo in that deal and flipped him to the Cubs for Cashner. Rizzo is now a top hitter and the Pads have a crappy Alonso that they traded Latos for. The front office needs to spend money and stop the never ending rebuild. I'm telling them to draft me with the 13th pick and give the fans hope.
My second choice would be Seattle. It's again a big park and I'm a power hitter, but I'd love to play on a team with Cano, Seager, and Felix. I don't have a third team that I'd really be as enthusiastic to play for.
The Yankees are definitely a team I never want to play for since they have a no facial hair policy and I have zero plans to shave. It doesn't seem like a fun organization to show up to work in. Another team I'd hate to be a part of is Oakland. They have a disgusting stadium/ city and the fans are just as unappealing. Honestly, it's really just a revolting and ghetto city. I also really wouldn’t want any part of the other three teams in the NL West. I cheated a bit with the answer.
Anchor: what would you do if a team like Oakland or the Dodgers drafted you?
BT: I'll spam the hell out of the trade button and hope for the best.
Anchor: Tell me about your batting stance
BT: It's Tony Gwynn's stance. I've done that stance since t-ball. I'll do it in the minors and pro league too.
Anchor: I Know Tony is a role model and you elected to play for SDSU even after receiving better baseball programs. If Drafted by the Padres, what number will you wear?
BT: 27 or 24. I'll ask to wear 19 for a week in June to honor TG.
Anchor: good luck and thanks for stopping by
BT: luck is for cereals with charms. I dont [inaudible cuts to commercial]
***
Oakland A's Respond to Trammel's ESPN ''Ghetto'' Remarks
In this day of social media nothing goes unnoticed. That lesson goes out to the future MLB player, Bubba Trammell, who raised eye brows when he answered candidly and honestly a question on which cities he wouldn't want to be a part of. The 18 year old answered the question by taking a shot at the Yankees professionalism and then proceeded to call the city of Oakland “ghetto”. Today Oakland A's Twitter took exception to the blast and fired a tweet that is just as offensive:
This probably is not the best way for a professional baseball club to handle criticism.
Bubba played two seasons of college baseball under his idol Tony Gwynn at SDSU. He set SDSU and collegiate records by hitting a whopping 72 HRs and managed 248 RBIs with a .385 avg. Those kind of numbers rival 1985's Pete Incaviglia. Although receiving offers to play college ball all across America, Bubba held firm in his desire to stay local and play in the city he loves.
With Chase Headley on the bubble in San Diego, Bubba decided to switch from short stop to third base in college. “ He was always watching Padres games and trying to decide which position would be the best value for the organization.” Bubba's mother recounts. “He told me that he was going to be on the Padres no matter what and he was going to win multiple World Series for a starved city.”
Padres fans were certainly anxious for his name to be called and have embraced Bubba Trammell as almost a folklore. He was deemed on twitter as the savior that the Padres need. It is also said that he declared to his Poway high school team that he would one day be drafted by the Pads and will have at least 2-World Series rings by the time he is 30.
It only took Bubba Trammell a couple minutes to sign a 1-yr 30K deal after his name was called.
Can Bubba Trammell turn the frugal Padres into a powerhouse team? Only time will tell.
let it begin:
Bubba Trammell's Interview on ESPN Transcript:
anchor: Why are you such a beast of a player? You're setting college records at SDSU
BT: I'm just focused and dedicated to baseball. I try to improve every day.
anchor: Name 3 cities you would want to be drafted by and 3 cities that you would refuse to play for
BT: My first choice would be to obviously play for the Padres. I was born and raised in San Diego and I will always be a fan of the Pads. I know Petco Park is considered a pitcher's park, but I think it would be fun to try and build something with longevity in SD for the disgruntled fans. I would take a pay cut to play for the friars.
Anchor: What kind of paycut?
BT: well, I know you start out with a one year 30k deal. If they kept me long-term, we could come to an agreement on a livable wage contract that guarantees they bring in other talent. This organization is pathetic when it comes to keeping talent. Look at how they stole Gonzalez from the Rangers, yet they dealt him to Boston years later since they refused to reward their own. Then they got Rizzo in that deal and flipped him to the Cubs for Cashner. Rizzo is now a top hitter and the Pads have a crappy Alonso that they traded Latos for. The front office needs to spend money and stop the never ending rebuild. I'm telling them to draft me with the 13th pick and give the fans hope.
My second choice would be Seattle. It's again a big park and I'm a power hitter, but I'd love to play on a team with Cano, Seager, and Felix. I don't have a third team that I'd really be as enthusiastic to play for.
The Yankees are definitely a team I never want to play for since they have a no facial hair policy and I have zero plans to shave. It doesn't seem like a fun organization to show up to work in. Another team I'd hate to be a part of is Oakland. They have a disgusting stadium/ city and the fans are just as unappealing. Honestly, it's really just a revolting and ghetto city. I also really wouldn’t want any part of the other three teams in the NL West. I cheated a bit with the answer.
Anchor: what would you do if a team like Oakland or the Dodgers drafted you?
BT: I'll spam the hell out of the trade button and hope for the best.
Anchor: Tell me about your batting stance
BT: It's Tony Gwynn's stance. I've done that stance since t-ball. I'll do it in the minors and pro league too.
Anchor: I Know Tony is a role model and you elected to play for SDSU even after receiving better baseball programs. If Drafted by the Padres, what number will you wear?
BT: 27 or 24. I'll ask to wear 19 for a week in June to honor TG.
Anchor: good luck and thanks for stopping by
BT: luck is for cereals with charms. I dont [inaudible cuts to commercial]
***
Oakland A's Respond to Trammel's ESPN ''Ghetto'' Remarks
In this day of social media nothing goes unnoticed. That lesson goes out to the future MLB player, Bubba Trammell, who raised eye brows when he answered candidly and honestly a question on which cities he wouldn't want to be a part of. The 18 year old answered the question by taking a shot at the Yankees professionalism and then proceeded to call the city of Oakland “ghetto”. Today Oakland A's Twitter took exception to the blast and fired a tweet that is just as offensive:
Oakland Athlllletics*@Athllletics*·*5m
Welp, Bubba's now guaranteed to get shanked or mugged if he ever has a game here. #oaklandghetto
Welp, Bubba's now guaranteed to get shanked or mugged if he ever has a game here. #oaklandghetto
This probably is not the best way for a professional baseball club to handle criticism.
***
Bubba Trammell Drafted By Hometown Padres: “I'm shocked and honored. It's a dream come true.”
“I'm shocked and honored to play for the city I grew up in. It's a dream come true for a local kid from San Marcos who moved to Poway and played high school ball there. Then to get a call from folks in New York, Boston, Oklahoma, etc begging me to play college ball for them...I felt honored to turn them down and play ball at SDSU even if people thought it was a mistake. I won't lie and tell you that I wasn't nervous about which team called my name. It was out of my hands. Being drafted by the Padres and in the first round is definitely intoxicating. I don't mean to take a jab at the failures of the entire Matt Bush saga...or any of the past lackluster Padres drafts, but I promise you that I will make the city of San Diego proud. They finally got a draft right and a player that will do whatever it takes to build a dynasty. I will take less money to field a team that will compete. However, my focus will first be on dominating the minors to make the show. I can't look too far ahead, but I urge Padre fans to dream big. I know they are excited. This city needs a championship. I don't want that one little league world series championship to define this sports town's history. '' Bubba Trammell declared as he fought back tears in front of a packed Padres conference room filled with media. For those unfamiliar with Matt Bush, he is considered the biggest bust in the MLB history and was drafted by the Padres in 2004. He is now a convicted felon and recovering alcoholic. Bubba played two seasons of college baseball under his idol Tony Gwynn at SDSU. He set SDSU and collegiate records by hitting a whopping 72 HRs and managed 248 RBIs with a .385 avg. Those kind of numbers rival 1985's Pete Incaviglia. Although receiving offers to play college ball all across America, Bubba held firm in his desire to stay local and play in the city he loves.
With Chase Headley on the bubble in San Diego, Bubba decided to switch from short stop to third base in college. “ He was always watching Padres games and trying to decide which position would be the best value for the organization.” Bubba's mother recounts. “He told me that he was going to be on the Padres no matter what and he was going to win multiple World Series for a starved city.”
Padres fans were certainly anxious for his name to be called and have embraced Bubba Trammell as almost a folklore. He was deemed on twitter as the savior that the Padres need. It is also said that he declared to his Poway high school team that he would one day be drafted by the Pads and will have at least 2-World Series rings by the time he is 30.
It only took Bubba Trammell a couple minutes to sign a 1-yr 30K deal after his name was called.
Can Bubba Trammell turn the frugal Padres into a powerhouse team? Only time will tell.
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