The signs of spring are already beginning to show up. There's more sunlight, milder temperatures, and seasonal businesses beginning to stir from the winter slumber.

A sure sign of spring every year is baseball starting up their season. There's generally plenty of optimism for every team across Major League Baseball, especially the Boston Red Sox. With this coming season a possible exception.

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While fans may be down on the major league squad, The Red Sox minor league affiliate in Portland, Maine, is likely to be one of the hottest tickets in the entire region. That's because the Sea Dogs are the likely landing spot for most of the Red Sox premium prospects for the 2024 season.

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According to Sox Prospects, the Red Sox number one, two, and three prospects in their organization are all expected to start the 2024 season wearing a Sea Dogs uniform. Outfielder Roman Anthony, catcher Kyle Teel, and shortstop Marcelo Mayer are all considered high-ceiling players with promising major league futures.

Several other of the top 20 prospects in the organization are likely to start their season in Portland as well. Pitchers Luis Perales, Wikelman Gonzalez, Noah Song, and Yordanny Monegro have a chance to round out most of the Sea Dogs rotation.

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If it comes to fruition, it would be the most premium talent the Sea Dogs have had on the field at one time during their lengthy franchise history. With that many potential future major leaguers in tow, tickets are likely to be in high demand.

The Portland Sea Dogs 2024 season kicks off on Friday, April 5, at Hadlock Field against the Hartford Yard Goats.


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