We scrimp and save and work. We look high to climb some professional ladder. Maybe we stall a few rungs from the top. We still dream. We always dream.
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The Memphis Redbirds poured more than $2 million into a new video board with the hope to engage fans in new ways every game. Until then, they can at least say they have the biggest board in the minors.
The Tennessee manager is in his first season with the Smokies, but managed his first team more than three decades ago when he was still in his 20s. The games have piled up over time — 4,000? Maybe 5,000? Who knows? Not Bailey.
Recent high school graduates are drafted every June to play pro ball. Managers rarely make that leap. During his 20th season coaching high school baseball, Bill Richardson caught the eye of a scout and the Rangers hired him.
From the bottom of the grounds crew in Chattanooga to the top of the front office in Colorado Springs, Tony Ensor has seen plenty during his 27 years in the minors. Here are some of his favorite stories.
Growing up, Eric Jensen just wanted to be an umpire. That one wish led to stints as a batboy, a clubhouse manager and, now, the general manager of the High Desert Mavericks. Even in the front office, his heart is still with the laundry.
Before he played in the majors, Jonny Gomes hit 63 homers in the minors, suffered a heart attack and, on a lighter note, became a certified personal trainer.
The Dragons faltered on their way to a 9-1 loss to the Kane County Cougars, but fans were still entertained between innings ... by the ZOOperstars.
