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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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.
Burt Hooton never pitched much in the minors, but his long career in the Majors and more than two decades as a pitching coach give him the knowledge necessary to groom young pitchers — even if he all but ignores radar guns.
The Kansas City Royals have already called up handfuls of their top prospects. A few, including minor league home run leader Wil Myers, are still with the Omaha Storm Chasers. Their day will come.
John Laferney started with the JetHawks when they moved to Lancaster 17 seasons ago. He worked in the video game room back then. Now he is in charge of the whole stadium.
When the late Art Savage moved the River Cats from Vancouver to Sacramento, he wanted to build a stadium with private funds. Thanks to Dan Vistica, an old friend with decades of financial experience, the plan has succeeded.
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.
