Former diamond Heel won't let dream slip away

Posted Mar 20, 2007

Now that more than 20 months have passed, Adam Greenberg can tolerate the teasing. "So this is the head that made 'SportsCenter?'" a teammate jokes. Greenberg smiles. The 26-year-old center fielder is now in the Kansas City Royals organization. He's been in camp just a few days but already word has spread. He knew it would. His story is too incredible for it not to. (ESPN.com)

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