The Portland Sea Dogs have been the Red Sox AA affiliate since 2003, playing in the Eastern League. They are managed by Billy McMillon, a nine year major league veteran outfielder McMillon was the Eastern League Manager of the Year last season. Their hitting coach is Dave Joppie, who never played baseball professionally but has coached in the minors for 20 seasons. Red Sox fans might recall the team signing journeyman outfielder Joe Thurston earlier this off-season. Thurston retired from playing and now coaches for the Sea Dogs. Portland’s pitching coach is Kevin Walker who spent parts of four seasons in the majors between 2000 and 2005.
Red Sox Preview: AA Portland Sea Dogs
