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PHILADELPHIA -- Charlie Manuel has returned to the Philadelphia Phillies as a senior adviser to general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. Jim Brown Womens Jersey . Manuel was offered a position the day he was fired. He accepted earlier this week and the team made the announcement Friday. Manuel led the Phillies to the 2008 World Series title, five division championships and two NL pennants from 2005-13. His 780 victories are more than any manager in franchise history. The 70-year-old Manuel will work with minor league hitters, scout at the major and minor levels and serve as a consultant for the baseball operations staff. Before becoming the teams manager, Manuel , spent two years working for the Phillies as a special assistant to then-GM Ed Wade. "Charlie obviously brings a wealth of knowledge and is someone who had an historic impact on not just our organization, but on all Phillies fans," Amaro says. "We couldnt be happier to have him back in the fold with us and sharing his expertise and insight throughout the organization." The Phillies also reached a one-year deal with outfielder John Mayberry Jr. for $1,587,500. They exchanged salary arbitration figures with outfielder Ben Revere, offering $1.4 million while he sought $2,425,000, and reliever Antonio Bastardo, who asked for $2.5 million to the teams $1,675,000.Joe Haden Browns Jersey . The Desert Foxes took part in the 2010 World Cup and failed to advance past the group stage, and the African side figures to have a tough time reaching the last 16 this time around as well. Belgiums last appearance on the big stage was the 2002 tournament when the team reached the second round before bowing out to eventual champions Brazil. Jabaal Sheard Womens Jersey . - Russell Wilson is getting on the diamond again. SYDNEY, Australia -- South Africas Kevin Anderson beat Julien Benneteau of France 3-6, 6-4, 7-6 (8) on Friday in a match between players separated by a single ranking point to reach the final of the Sydney International. Last years runner-up, Benneteau edged Anderson by the solitary point to claim the 32nd and last seeding place at next weeks Australian Open after Anderson passed up the chance to earn ranking points by representing South Africa at the Hopman Cup. Anderson had a small revenge Friday when he beat Benneteau in a thrilling match of almost 2-1/2 hours. He will now face the winner of the second semifinal between Australias Bernard Tomic and third-seeded Andreas Seppi. Ranked 36, Anderson played his way into his fourth tour final and remained on course for his thirdd title, rallying from a set down to beat the 35th-ranked Benneteau. Bernie Kosar Browns Jersey. Benneteau broke Andersons powerful serve twice, in the fifth and ninth games, while dominating on his own serve to take the first set in 31 minutes. Anderson fought back behind his improved serve to take the second set, serving four aces and adding nine clean winners to reclaim the initiative. Benneteau, in contrast, struggled to hold serve and found himself suddenly on the defensive. He was broken in the ninth game, allowing Anderson to serve out the set. Little separated the players in the final set and both gave up their serve once before heading into a tiebreaker. The tiebreak went back and forth for 19 points before Anderson finally clinched victory with an overhead winner. ' ' ' |
