Champion, 49, spent the 2007 and 2008 seasons as a Professional Scout with the Boston Red Sox. Prior to joining the Red Sox, he worked 12 years (1995-2006) with the Chicago Cubs as an Advance Scout (1995-99) and a Special Assistant to the General Manager (2000-06).
After spending 10 years in the St. Louis minor league system as a player (1982-84), coach (1985- 87) and manager (1988-1991), Champion also managed in the San Diego organization three seasons (1992-94) before joining the Cubs.