The best baseball players in the world were in a loud, sold-out Pittsburgh ballpark Tuesday night, playing in a showcase game on national television.

Jose Canseco was in Fullerton, in a cozy college ballpark, playing in an independent league game viewed by a small crowd barely loud enough to block the noise from the nearby 57 Freeway.

The former All-Star has gone from his glory days with the Oakland A's and Texas Rangers to a subdued role with the Long Beach Armada of the Golden Baseball League. From making millions to earning $2,500 a month. From a full-fledged celebrity to a 42-year-old masquerade of a gate attraction.

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