FLORENCE, Ky. - Twenty four baseball players with big league dreams are stepping out on the field for the first time Thursday night at the home of the Florence Freedom. <\/p>\n
The Florence Freedom are preparing for opening night Thursday and many players are hoping the independent league team will help them hit it big. The players only make $600 to $1,600 a month, but many play for the exposure. <\/p>\n
\"All these guys are very fresh, very hungry to get to the affiliate level to make their major league debut,\" said General Manager Josh Anderson. <\/p>\n
Anderson says at any given game, there could be a few major league scouts looking for the next big player. <\/p>\n
He says there's more than just baseball action kicking off at the ball park Thursday. <\/p>\n
\"There's so much else going on besides the game itself. Kind of a circus breaks out in a baseball game, so to speak,\" said Anderson. <\/p>\n
On Thursdays, the team is offering dollar beers, dollar hot dogs, and dollar sodas. <\/p>\n
On Fridays, expect a free fireworks show. <\/p>\n
And after every Saturday game this summer, a live local band will entertain you. The concert is free with regular admission to the game. <\/p>\n
Anderson says the team also has a new program for families. On Saturdays, parents can enjoy some alone time listening to a live band while the Florence Freedom entertains your kids on the baseball field for free. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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