Interviews (3)
1 - Paul Abbott: Paul Abbott didn't let his dream as an 8-year-old get away. He first realized his dream in 1990.
2 - Vic Rodriguez: Vic Rodriguez appreciated his time in the majors as a player. It didn't last long.
3 - Paul Sorrento: Paul Sorrento had a lengthy career as a player. He later returned to the field as a coach.
Portland Beavers (28)
1 - Paul Abbott returned from injuries, made 11 ML seasons
2 - Doug Baker helped Detroit in 1984
3 - Pat Bangtson made Twins AAA, coached
4 - Bernardo Brito saw 40 ML games, Japan
5 - J.T. Bruett made majors in two seasons
6 - Larry Casian saw 9 ML seasons, coached
7 - Mike Cook made majors, then returned
8 - Rafael DeLima: Rafael DeLima was looked at by the Twins to fill an outfield hole. He never got his call.
9 - Pete Delkus: Pete Delkus moved from a playing career dependent on the weather to a career forecasting it.
10 - Mike Dyer: It took Mike Dyer four seasons to make the majors. It took him five to get back.
11 - Mark Guthrie: Mark Guthrie continued after his first major league win to play in 15 big league seasons.
12 - Chip Hale: Chip Hale's first spring games made him nervous. He went on to games in seven major league seasons.
13 - Dave Jacas proved dynamic, made AAA
14 - Terry Jorgensen: Terry Jorgensen hit poorly and wasn't sure if he'd get back to the majors. He got back, three years later.
15 - Jim Kahmann trained in minors, bigs
16 - Marty Lanoux: Marty Lanoux provided some big runs for AA Orlando. He never got the chance to do so in the bigs.
17 - Scott Leius: Scott Leius was just looking to get on base in Game 2 of the 1991 World Series. He hit the game-winning home run.
18 - Ed Naveda: Ed Naveda did well back at AA in 1990. He never did well enough to make the majors.
19 - Jamie Nelson: Jamie Nelson got a lengthy stint with the Mariners in 1983. It was his only stint in the majors. He later turned coach.
20 - Francisco Oliveras: Francisco Oliveras got his first major league outings in his ninth season as a pro. He pitched in four major league seasons.
21 - Derek Parks: Derek Parks knew he could hit, if he stayed healthy. He got a total of 45 games with the Twins.
22 - Park Pittman: Park Pittman thought the 1990 lockout might not let him show his stuff for the Twins. He never made the majors.
23 - Vic Rodriguez: Vic Rodriguez has more than three decades in the game, including time in the majors as a player.
24 - Charles Scott: Charles Scott helps get high schoolers noticed as a coach. He helped himself to eight seasons as pro, but not the majors.
25 - Jim Shellenback: Jim Shellenback knew pitchers needed to learn from mistakes and focus on strong points.
26 - Paul Sorrento: Paul Sorrento used his bat to hit 166 major league home runs. A teammate used his bat as a stand-in.
27 - Jimmy Williams: Jimmy Williams chose the Dodgers over college in 1984. he went on to play two decades, but he never made the majors.
28 - Rich Yett: Rich Yett wanted to prove he could pitch in the majors. He did so for parts of six seasons.
16 - Marty Lanoux: Marty Lanoux provided some big runs for AA Orlando. He never got the chance to do so in the bigs.
17 - Scott Leius: Scott Leius was just looking to get on base in Game 2 of the 1991 World Series. He hit the game-winning home run.
18 - Ed Naveda: Ed Naveda did well back at AA in 1990. He never did well enough to make the majors.
19 - Jamie Nelson: Jamie Nelson got a lengthy stint with the Mariners in 1983. It was his only stint in the majors. He later turned coach.
20 - Francisco Oliveras: Francisco Oliveras got his first major league outings in his ninth season as a pro. He pitched in four major league seasons.
21 - Derek Parks: Derek Parks knew he could hit, if he stayed healthy. He got a total of 45 games with the Twins.
22 - Park Pittman: Park Pittman thought the 1990 lockout might not let him show his stuff for the Twins. He never made the majors.
23 - Vic Rodriguez: Vic Rodriguez has more than three decades in the game, including time in the majors as a player.
24 - Charles Scott: Charles Scott helps get high schoolers noticed as a coach. He helped himself to eight seasons as pro, but not the majors.
25 - Jim Shellenback: Jim Shellenback knew pitchers needed to learn from mistakes and focus on strong points.
26 - Paul Sorrento: Paul Sorrento used his bat to hit 166 major league home runs. A teammate used his bat as a stand-in.
27 - Jimmy Williams: Jimmy Williams chose the Dodgers over college in 1984. he went on to play two decades, but he never made the majors.
28 - Rich Yett: Rich Yett wanted to prove he could pitch in the majors. He did so for parts of six seasons.
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