Minor Managers, Major Additions : Burlington Braves

This will the sixth in series on the minor league managers of the different minor league teams from Iowa.  Today we will break down the Burlington Rangers, Expos, Braves and Astros. These four teams existed from 1982 to 1992 between iterations of the Burlington Bees.  Many major leaguers have come through here, including Mel Rojas, Larry Walker, Javy Lopez and David Nied.  

Marty Scott

1982 Rangers Manager (Rangers affiliate)

20 cards in TCDB

Orlando Gomez

1983 Rangers Manager (Rangers affiliate)

40 cards in TCDB

• Texas Rangers (1991–1992)
• Tampa Bay Devil Rays (1998–2000)
• Seattle Mariners (2003–2004)

Rudy Jaramillo

1984 Rangers Manager (Rangers affiliate)

20 cards in TCDB

As coach

• Houston Astros (1990–1993)
• Texas Rangers (1995–2009)
• Chicago Cubs (2010–2012)

Mike Bucci

1985 Rangers Manager (Rangers affiliate)

11 cards in TCDB

J. R. Miner

1986-87 Expos Manager (Expos affiliate)

2 cards in TCDB

Grady Little

1988 Braves Manager (Braves affiliate)

66 cards in TCDB

As manager

• Boston Red Sox (2002–2003)
• Los Angeles Dodgers (2006–2007)

As coach

• San Diego Padres (1996)
• Boston Red Sox (1997–1999)
• Cleveland Indians (2000–2001)

Rick Albert

1988 Braves Manager (Braves affiliate)

23 cards in TCDB

Jim Saul

1989-90 Braves Manager (Braves affiliate)

24 cards in TCDB

• Chicago Cubs (1975–1976)
• Oakland Athletics (1979)

 Tim Tolman

1991 Astros Manager (Astros affiliate)

30 cards in TCDB

As player
• Houston Astros (1981–1985)
• Detroit Tigers (1986–1987)

Steve Curry

1992 Astros Manager (Astros affiliate)

11 cards in TCDB