The Houston Astros have hired Alex Cora as their new bench coach, sources confirmed to ESPN on Tuesday. The Astros later took to Twitter to announce the news.Cora, who had been serving as an analyst for ESPN, replaces Trey Hillman on an Astros staff led by manager A.J. Hinch.The story was first reported by Fox Sports.The 41-year-old Puerto Rico native, known more for his glove than his bat, last played for the Washington Nationals in 2011. He also was a member of the Los Angeles Dodgers, Cleveland Indians, Boston Red Sox, New York Mets and Texas Rangers throughout a 14-year career that saw him compile a .243/.310/.338 slash line.Cora reportedly interviewed for several open manager positions over the past few seasons, including the Arizona Diamondbacks, San Diego Padres, Miami Marlins and Washington Nationals. Fake Yeezy .C. United of Major League Soccer. United chose the defender in the second round of the 2013 MLS re-entry draft. Wholesale Fake Shoes . Laudrup revealed Thursday he was notified of his dismissal in "the briefest of letters which gave no reasons why such hasty and final action was deemed necessary. https://www.fakeshoes.net/ . -- Nathan Pancel scored twice as the Sudbury Wolves defeated the North Bay Battalion 4-2 on Saturday in Ontario Hockey League action. Fake Sneakers . Houston won 3-0 to advance to face New York in the Eastern Conference semifinals. Last in the game, Di Vaio and Romero got into a shoving match with several Houston players. Romero appeared to elbow and kick Houston defender Kofi Sarkodie. Fake Shoes From China . Nine days before the opening ceremony, organizing committee chief Dmitry Chernyshenko said Wednesday that Sochi is "fully ready" and will deliver safe, friendly and well-run games that defy the grim reports that have overshadowed preparations. Former Philadelphia Phillies catcher Carlos Ruiz went big in showing his appreciation for the teams fans.?Ruiz bought an ad on a billboard along I-95 to say he wont forget Philadelphia and its fans anytime soon.?The billboard reads: I loved playing for you. You will always be in my heart. Thank you, Philly! -Chooch?As if Phillies fans needed another reason to love their longtime backstop.Ruiz speent 11 seasons with the Phillies, making his major league debut with the team in 2006.dddddddddddd He was traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers?on Aug. 25 in exchange for fellow veteran catcher A.J. Ellis. Both were clubhouse favorites for their former teams.-- Alex Tekip ' ' '