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.
Peoria radio broadcaster Nathan Baliva lives to call games. With his year-round schedule of games all over the state — the Chiefs, colleges and high schools — he loves to call them, too.
Rain kept the Intimidators in the dugout as long as on the field, which allowed time to discover that CMC-NorthEast Stadium celebrates the life of a NASCAR legend, employs a 10-year-old businessman and hosts Sunday dinners.
Kane County righty reliever Michael Giovenco is 24 and still lives at home. He loves every day.
Name a responsibility off the field and more than likely David Ryther Jr. has it on his resume. His love for baseball spans from naming his daughter after his favorite team to washing and folding jerseys.
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.
