Orioles announce minor league managers and coaches

As expected, Ron Johnson is returning this season as manager at Triple-A Norfolk and Gary Kendall is returning as manager at Double-A Bowie. Also, as previously reported, Ryan Minor is moving up to Single-A Frederick, Luis Pujols will manage low Single-A Delmarva, Matt Merullo will manage short-season Single-A Aberdeen and Orlando Gomez will move down to the Gulf Coast League team. Here's a breakdown of each affiliate: Triple-A Norfolk Manager: Ron Johnson Pitching coach: Mike Griffin Hitting coach: Denny Walling Field coach: Jose Hernandez Athletic trainer: Mark Shires Strength and conditioning coach: Ryo Naito Double-A Bowie Manager: Gary Kendall Pitching coach: Blaine Beatty Hitting coach: Einar Diaz Athletic trainer: Aaron Scott Strength and conditioning coach: Pat Armstrong Single-A Frederick Manager: Ryan Minor Pitching coach: Kennie Steenstra Hitting coach: Torre Tyson Athletic trainer: Pat Wesley Strength and conditioning coach: Chris Cecere Single-A Delmarva Manager: Luis Pujols Pitching coach: Justin Lord Hitting coach: Butch Davis Athletic trainer: Greg Svarczkopf Short-season Single-A Aberdeen Manager: Matt Merullo Pitching coach: Alan Mills Hitting coach: Jonathan Mathews Athletic trainer: Trek Schuler Gulf Coast League Orioles Manager: Orlando Gomez Pitching coach: Wilson Alvarez Hitting coach: Milt May Field coach: Ramon Sambo Dominican Summer League team Manager: Elvis Morel Pitching coaches: Robert Perez and Dionis Pascual Hitting coach: Ramon Caraballo Bench/outfield coach: Benny Adames First base/baserunning coach: Ruben Francisco Catchers/third base coach: Ramon Lubo Athletic trainer: Ludovino Alonzo Marte Strength and conditioning coach: Juan Suarez Orioles 2013 player development department Director of Minor League Operations: Kent Qualls Director of Player Development: Brian Graham Asst. Dir. of Scouting and Player Development: Mike Snyder Coordinator of Minor League Administration: Maria Arellano Director of Pitching Development: Rick Peterson Coordinator, Minor League Hitting Instruction: Mike Boulanger Pitching Rehab Coordinator: Scott McGregor Florida and Latin America Pitching Administrator: Dave Schmidt Director, Dominican Academy: Felipe Rojas Alou, Jr. Coordinator, Minor League Strength/Conditioning: Ryan Driscoll Coordinator, Minor League Medical: Dave Walker Coordinator, Latin American Medical: Manny Lopez Administrator, Sarasota Operations: Len Johnston Instructor, Minor League Infield: Matt Martin Instructor, Minor League Catching: Don Werner Special Assignment Instructor: Mike Bordick Minor League Equipment Manager: Jake Parker Dominican Field Coordinator: Miguel Jabalera Dominican Academy Administrator: Jorge Perozo Player Development Coordinator: Cale Cox