(Hartford, Conn./WTIC) - Opening Day is still about three months away but the Hartford Yard Goats have firmed up their coaching staff for the 2019 season.
Returning for a second season as manager will be Warren Schaeffer.
Schaeffer guided the Yard Goats to a 65-72 third place finish in the Eastern League's Eastern Division in 2018.
Joining Schaeffer in the dugout will be former major leaguer Lee Stevens for another season as hitting coach.
Newcomer Steve Merriman will handle the Yard Goats pitching staff for the 2019 campaign.
The Yard Goats begin the season on the road April 4 in Richmond.
The home opener at Dunkin' Donuts Park is a week later, April 11, against the New Hampshire Fisher Cats.




