Braves announce 2009 minor-league coaching staff

The Braves announced their 2009 minor-league coaches Monday and the inaugural Gwinnett Braves staff will include the return of Dave Brundage for his third season as Class AAA manager.

The Gwinnett Braves staff also includes trainer Mike Graus, pitching coach Derek Bothelo and hitting coach Jamie Dismuke.

In Class AA, Southern League champion Mississippi returns manager Phillip Wellman and trainer Ricky Alcantara. The staff also includes pitching coach Marty Reed and hitting coach Roosevelt Brown.

In Class A, the Myrtle Beach coaching staff returns manager Rocket Wheeler and hitting coach Rick Albert. The staff also includes pitching coach Guy Hansen and trainer Chas Miller.

The Rome staff returns manager Randy Ingle, hitting coach Bobby Moore and pitching coach Jim Czajkowski. Trainer Allan Chase was added to the staff.

The Rookie League staff for Danville returns manager Paul Runge, pitching coach Derrick Lewis and hitting coach Carlos Mendez. Trainer Ty Cobbs was added to the staff.

The Rookie League staff for Danville returns manager Luis Ortiz, hitting coach Sixto Lezcano and pitching coach Gabe Luckert. Trainer Eric Malek was added to the staff.