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Angels Veteran Relishes Role as a Coach on the Field

It has been almost 40 years since baseball's last official player/manager roamed both a dugout and a field. Cincinnati Reds star Pete Rose was the last, serving in both capacities from 1984-86, before he removed himself from the 40-man roster to make room for pitcher Pat Pacillo.

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