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Detroit Tigers Minor League Notes

Coaching changes:
The Tigers announced two coaching staff changes at Double A Erie on Tuesday.

Former National League All-Star Gerald Perry , 52 will replace retired Jerry Martin as hitting coach.

Jaime Garcia , whose coaching career began in the White Sox organization in 1988, replaces Ray Burris as the pitching coach. Burris was hired by the Phillies as their Triple A pitching coach.

http://tigers.scout.com/2/1257924.html
Chris Cron Welcomes Newcomers to Erie Staff.
from TigsTown
 
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The list of non-roster invitees also includes prospect Nick Castellanos, who has a shot to compete for a roster spot with the Tigers as a left fielder.
The complete list of those non-roster invites are:
•Right-handed pitchers: Trevor Bell, Shawn Hill, Michael Morrison.
•Left-handed pitchers: Jose Alvarez, Kenny Faulk, Ryan Robowski.
•Catchers: Curt Casali, Brad Davis, James McCann.
•Infielders: Argenis Diaz, Eugenio Suarez.
•Infielders/outfielders: Nick Castellanos, Don Kelly, Kevin Russo, Matt Tuiasosopo.
•Outfielders: Tyler Collins, Daniel Fields.
The first workout for pitchers and catchers is Feb. 12, with the first full-squad workout set for Feb. 15.

Don't know much about the righty pitchers, see what faulk does, casali best defensive catcher in system, mccann close, Suarez could be a future ss if he hits moving up,

Additionally, the following staff members will be in uniform at major league camp this spring: Kevin Bradshaw, Jeff Cox, Manny Crespo, Chris Cron, Bill Dancy, Joe DePastino, Leon “Bull” Durham, Bruce Fields, Jaime Garcia, Phil Nevin, Al Nipper, Dave Owen, Gerald Perry, Brian Peterson, Gene Roof and A.J. Sager. Additionally, both Willie Horton and Al Kaline will be in uniform this spring. Corey Tremble, Matt Rankin and Chris McDonald will assist the major league training staff this spring, while Chris Walter, Steve Chase, Kyle Bergman and Fred Murphy will work with the Tigers strength and conditioning coordinator Javair Gillett.
Cox has joined the Tigers organization as a baserunning consultant for the 2013 season. He will consult on baserunning at the major league level during both Spring Training and throughout various homestands during the regular season.

http://beck.mlblogs.com/2013/01/16/tigers-announce-spring-roster-confirm-kelly-deal/
Tigers announce spring roster, confirm Kelly deal.
from Jason Beck's Tigers blog

http://www.blessyouboys.com/2013/1/...nd-spring-training-don-kelly-nick-castellanos
Tigers invite 17 players to spring training, including Don Kelly and Nick Castellanos.
from blessyouboystigersblog
 
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