Interviews (3)
1 - Mike Birkbeck, Always a Dream
Mike Birkbeck's dream as a youth was like those on his Kent State team, to turn pro.
2 - Dave Machemer, Credit to Others
Dave Machemer credits his playing days and managerial days to those who taught him the game.
3 - Joe Xavier, First Love
Joe Xavier followed his uncle Bobby Cox into the pros. He couldn't follow him to the majors.
1990 Denver Zephyrs (27)
1 - Don August, Enjoyed ItDon August got first his major league shutout and knew he'd have five days to enjoy it until his next start.
2 - Mike Birkbeck, Fifth Starter
It took Mike Birkbeck a little while to get going in 1988, but when he did, he won eight. He then never won again.
3 - George Canale, Looking Out
George Canale asked to play on the team that had a spot for him. He never got on one.
4 - Mike Capel, Adjustment Try
Mike Capel tried to be aggressive. He then got his first of three major league saves for the Astros.
5 - Logan Easley, Proved 'Em
Logan Easley proved 'em wrong with time in two major league seasons.
6 - Tom Edens, Offer Accepted
Tom Edens wanted to do both, finish his AAA start and make his next in the bigs. He chose the second option.
7 - Ruben Escalera, Rookie Manager
Ruben Escalera has served as Athletics scout and rookie league manager. He played seven seasons, never made the bigs.
Don Gordon gave up Paul Molitor's last hit in his 39-game hit streak. Gordon played in three major league seasons.
9 - Mark Higgins, Crucial Situation
Mark Higgins set up the tie-breaking run with his first major league hit. It ended up being his only major league hit.
10 - Dave Machemer, Nothing Else
Dave Machemer knew what he wanted to do and that was manage.
11 - Frank Mattox, Very Patient
Frank Mattox worked hard trying to find major league prospects, after seven seasons playing. He passed away in Feb 2012.
12 - Chuck McGrath, Shored Up
Chuck McGrath was picked up by the Brewers to shore up upper minors staff. He never made the bigs in seven seasons.
13 - Tim McIntosh, So Long
Tim McIntosh made the majors for parts of five seasons. His first career hit went for a home run.
14 - Joe Mitchell, Noteworthy Attendee
Joe Mitchell hoped becoming a utility man would get him to the majors. He never made it.
15 - Mario Monico, Prolific Hawaiian: Mario Monico is said to have been able to hit a ball bearing with a No. 2 pencil. He never made majors.
16 - Billy Moore, Inherent Aggressivness
Billy Moore gave a good effort with men on base. He did so in the majors for just six games.
17 - Jeff Peterek, Great Game
Jeff Peterek shut down the Yankees in his 1988 major league debut. He got just four starts in the majors.
18 - Dennis Powell, Big-League Pitcher
Dennis Powell was seen by Pete Rose as a big-league pitcher. He was for eight seasons.
19 - Ed Puig, Strong Start
Ed Puig pitched well enough to make AAA, but not well enough to make the majors.
20 - Joe Redfield, Played Hard
Joe Redfield went through hard times in the minors to make majors twice, for 12 games.
21 - Alan Sadler, Not One Thing
Alan Sadler served as the punter on his college football team. He played eight seasons in pro baseball, never made the bigs.
22 - D.L. Smith, In Motion
D.L. Smith was an option for the Brewers in 1991. He didn't get his call then, or ever.
23 - Jackson Todd, Playing Again
Jackson Todd came back from cancer to return to the majors. He played with the Mets and Blue Jays. He also coached.
24 - Tim Torricelli, Good Rapport: Tim Torricelli wasn't a good hitter, but for a catcher, hitting wasn't as important.
25 - Darryel Walters, No Room
Darryel Walters got stuck behind other outfielders in the Brewers system. He never made the majors.
26 - Tim Watkins, This Far
Tim Watkins almost made the Brewers out of spring training 1988. Sent to AAA Denver, Watkins never made the majors.
27 - Joe Xavier, Made Them Go
Joe Xavier made the Denver Zephyrs go in early 1989. He couldn't make himself go to the majors.
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