The Lehigh Valley Black Diamonds struggle to find a place to play home games and a place to sleep on home stands. There's no question every independent leaguer wants a shot with a major league organization. But players' attitudes change when they realize they might be stuck in an indy league for an entire season.
Some guys get bitter.
Others play hard and cling to hopes the Yankees might call. Then there's the player who doesn't care if he's playing in the American League, the Eastern League or the Texas-Louisiana League. I've had a great career so far. I'm not satisfied, but I'm grateful for the opportunities I've had. When he finished his college career in 1997, he drove 45 minutes down Louisiana's Interstate 49 to try out with the Aces as a 21-year old.