"No! I really don't," Piniella said emphatically. "You know, I've had a few chances to get back in since I retired in 2010, but I enjoy watching the game. I enjoy watching it from just a fun aspect of enjoying the talents of the players and the competition on the field. But I don't miss being involved in it on an everyday basis at all."
On Feb. 5, the Reds hired the 72-year-old Piniella as a consultant and senior advisor to baseball operations. The decision came after he returned to Cincinnati for Redsfest in December and was wooed by CEO Bob Castellini and president of baseball operations Walt Jocketty.