Tuesday, December 15, 2009

TIGERS ANNOUNCE MINOR LEAGUE ASSIGNMENTS FOR 2010

In Play Magazine

DETROIT – The Detroit Tigers today announced the minor league field staff assignments for the 2010 season.

Mike Rojas returns as the organization’s minor league field coordinator for the 2010 season, while Kevin Bradshaw (infield coordinator), Toby Harrah (hitting coordinator), Jon Matlack (pitching coordinator), Brian Peterson (performance enhancement instructor), Gene Roof (outfield and baserunning coordinator) and Chris Walter (strength and conditioning coordinator) will all return in their respective positions. Andrew Graham has joined the organization as the catching coordinator, in addition to serving as a coach for the Gulf Coast League Tigers.

Dustin Campbell returns as the minor league medical coordinator in 2010, while Steve Chase will serve as the assistant strength and conditioning coordinator. Sharon Lockwood returns as coordinator of international player programs and Bob Frutchey will serve as the minor league clubhouse manager in Lakeland.


The following are the field staff assignments at each of the organization’s eight minor league affiliates:

Toledo Erie Lakeland West Michigan

Manager Larry Parrish Phil Nevin Andy Barkett Joe DePastino

Pitching Coach A.J. Sager Ray Burris Joe Coleman Mark Johnson

Coach Leon Durham Glenn Adams Larry Herndon Luis Quinones

Trainer Matt Rankin Chris McDonald Tyler DePew Corey Tremble



Oneonta GCL Tigers DSL Tigers VSL Tigers

Manager Howie Bushong Basilio Cabrera Frey Peniche Josman Robles

Pitching Coach Jorge Cordova Greg Sabat Jose Parra Carlos Bohorquez

Coach TBA Andrew Graham Rafael Martinez TBA

Trainer T.J. Saunders T.J. Obergefell Luis Reyes Luis Rodriguez

Rafael Suero (strength coach)

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