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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Keith Winter spent 25 years in television because it paid the bills and allowed him time to coach his three boys. While caring for his sons’ baseball fields, he found his true calling.
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.
Duane Espy manages in one league. His son, Dean, plays in another. Two states and more than 700 miles separate them every night, but Duane never misses an opportunity to follow each pitch.
For years, Curt Bloom pushed his body and mind in an effort to make the big leagues. He still wants the call, but has learned to love where he is.
Nine years ago, John Wasdin pitched a perfect game in the minors. Now the pitching coach for the Burlington Bees, most of his players have no idea about his accomplishments.
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.
