In Miami, Barry Bonds leans against the batting cage every afternoon, working his hitting-coach magic. In San Diego, Mark McGwire has climbed the coaching ladder all the way to bench coach.
In Chicago, Manny Ramirez is an official Cubs "hitting consultant." In Houston, Roger Clemens is a "special assistant" and occasional Astros pitching instructor. In Colorado, Jason Giambi got a long look when the Rockies were searching for a manager four years ago.
And then, well, there's A-Rod, the most cherished Yankees "special adviser and instructor" of them all.