Former Bath captain Stuart Hooper has taken up the role of performance and player development director at the Aviva Premiership club.Hooper, who retired from rugby last term having captained the side, will help new director of rugby Todd Blackadder in the performance functions of the rugby department and head coach Tabai Matson with player skills development.This is an incredibly exciting role for me, said Hooper. Whilst its very different from the weekly role of a professional rugby player, I am absolutely relishing it. This role will enable me to help shape the culture and performance of the Club over the long term which is great.Bath have also confirmed the appointment of Andy Rock as their new academy manager as he steps into the role vacated by Danny Grewcock. 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The Dane followed up his first European Tour title last weekend with eight birdies and just a single dropped shot on Thursday for a one-stroke advantage over South Africas Allan Versfeld and Portugals Ricardo Santos. SEATTLE -- The Seattle Mariners tried their best to debunk the notion that theyd given up on the 2016 season by trading veteran pitchers Wade Miley, Joaquin Benoit and Mike Montgomery late last month, but it was hard to evaluate the moves as anything less than a fire sale.On Thursday, Seattle will get its first look at a return investment when left-handed rookie Ariel Miranda makes his Mariners debut in the series finale against the Boston Red Sox.Youre going off scouting reports and hoping he throws strikes, Seattle manager Scott Servais said. Thats my biggest thing.Coincidentally, Mirandas only other big-league action also came at Safeco Field, where he threw two innings of relief for the Baltimore Orioles in a July 3 game against the Mariners. He hasnt necessarily been inserted into Seattles rotation for the remainder of the season -- the return of right-hander Taijuan Walker from the disabled list this season could render this a spot start -- but Miranda could make a case for himself with a good outing Thursday.Boston has its own up-and-coming prospect under the crosshairs in left fielder Andrew Benintendi, who made his first start Wednesday night and received a standing ovation from the Pacific Northwest Red Sox fans when he collected his first career hit in the third inning.Benintendi, who was called up late Monday night, probably wont be in the lineup Thursday because hes platooning with right-handed-hitting Bryce Brentz in left field. But he has become an instant fan favorite because of his potential and quick rise through the Red Sox minor-league system.Benintendi had about a dozen friends and family members at Wednesdays game in Seattle.ddddddddddddSome of them flew in (Wednesday) morning and are flying out (after the game), Benintendi said. Ive had that kind of support system my entire life.The Red Sox (58-48) are hoping Benintdendis bat can add some pop to an offense that has struggled for much of the current road trip.On this West Coast trip, the offense has been a premium to come by, manager John Farrell said after Wednesdays 3-1 loss to Seattle.Boston is likely to play Thursdays game without first baseman Hanley Ramirez, who hurt his wrist in a dugout fall late Tuesday night and was wearing a brace Tuesday.After the loss to Seattle, Hernandez said he was hoping to get back on the field as soon as possible. Farrell said Ramirez was likely to miss the Seattle series and possible part, if not all, of the upcoming series against the Los Angeles Dodgers.Thursday is also likely to mark the final time retiring Red Sox star David Ortiz plays in Seattle. The Mariners honored him before Wednesdays game with a short ceremony that included Seattle hitting coach Edgar Martinez and a playful presentation by Mariners stars Nelson Cruz, Robinson Cruz and Felix Hernandez, who dressed in costume.That was good, very special, Ortiz said. My boys doing their thing, bringing their bling out.Left-hander Drew Pomeranz (0-2, 7.53 ERA) is scheduled to make his fourth start since being traded from San Diego for the Red Sox. ' ' '