Phillies bench coach Jimy Williams won't return

Phils bench coach Jimy Williams won't return

Jimy Williams shied away from the public spotlight, but his impact on the Phillies was noticeable. In addition to serving as Charlie Manuel's confidant in the dugout, he worked extensively with the team's pitchers on their hitting, something that played a big role in the Phillies' World Series run (Brett Myers finished the playoffs 4-for-5, while Joe Blanton clubbed a home run). Yesterday, the team announced the 65-year-old bench coach had opted not to accept its invitation to return for a third season. It isn't clear what the future holds for Williams, who was unavailable for comment. -- Philadelphia Daily News