Baseball: McGwire lands instrctor job with Cardinals

Mark McGwire, one of the game's most star-crossed sluggers, is back in baseball. He returns as the Cardinals' new hitting instructor under manager Tony La Russa, who officially signed a new contract Monday. For the past few years, McGwire has been working out of the spotlight with hitters, including former Rockies star Matt Holliday and Rockies third baseman Garrett Atkins. McGwire stayed out of the public eye for years after his testimony before Congress regarding the use of performance-enhancing drugs. Holliday struck up a friendship with McGwire years ago, and they would trade text messages during the season. A year ago, the two began working out together in Southern California. Atkins also attended some of those batting practice sessions. "I hit... [read full story]                    

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