PORTLAND – The Florida Marlins have announced the 2002 coaching staff for their Class AA affiliate, the Portland Sea Dogs.

Dave Huppert will be the 2002 manager for the Sea Dogs. Frank Cacciatore, who was in Portland in 1999, will serve as the team’s hitting coach. Jeff Andrews and Josue Mendez return for a second straight season; Andrews as the pitching coach and Mendez as the trainer.