Since September 11, 2001, Americans have come together as never
before in our generation. We have banded together to overcome
tremendous adversity. We have weathered direct attacks on our own
soil, wars overseas, corporate scandal, layoffs, unemployment, stock
price plunges, droughts, fires, and a myriad of economic and physical
disasters both great and small. But now, we must come together once
again to overcome our greatest challenge yet.

Hundreds of Major League Baseball players in our very own nation are
living at, just below, or in most cases far above the seven-figure
salary level. And as if that weren't bad enough they could be
deprived of their life giving pay for several months, possibly
longer, as a result of the upcoming strike situation.

But you can help!

For only $20,835 a month, about $694.50 a day (that's less than the
cost of a large screen projection TV) you can help a MLB player
remain economically viable during his time of need. This contribution
by no means solves the problem as it barely covers the annual minimum
salary, but it's a start, and every little bit will help! Although
$700 may not seem like a lot of money to you, to a baseball player it
could mean the difference between spending the strike golfing in
Florida or on a Mediterranean cruise. For you, seven hundred dollars
is nothing more than a month's rent, half a mortgage payment, or a
month of medical insurance, but to a baseball player, $700 will
partially replace his daily salary.

Your commitment of less than $700 a day will enable a player to buy
that home entertainment center, trade in the year-old Lexus for a new
Ferrari, or enjoy a weekend in Rio.

HOW WILL I KNOW I'M HELPING? Each month, you will receive a complete
financial report on the player you sponsor. Detailed information
about his stocks, bonds, 401(k), real estate, and other investment
holdings will be mailed to your home. Plus, upon signing up for this
program, you will receive an unsigned photo of the player lounging
during the strike on a beach somewhere in the Caribbean (for a signed
photo, please include an additional $150). Put the photo on your
refrigerator to remind you of other peoples' suffering.

HOW WILL HE KNOW I'M HELPING? Your MLB player will be told that he
has a SPECIAL FRIEND who just wants to help in a time of need.
Although the player won't know your name, he will be able to make
collect calls to your home via a special operator in case additional
funds are needed for unforeseen expenses.

YES, I WANT TO HELP! I would like to sponsor a striking MLB player.
My preference is checked below:
[ ] Infielder
[ ] Outfielder
[ ] Starting Pitcher
[ ] Ace Pitcher
[ ] Entire team (Please call our 900 number to ask for the cost of a
specific team - $10 per minute)
[ ] Alex Rodriguez (Higher cost: $60,000 per day)

Please charge the account listed below $694.50 per day for the player
for the duration of the strike. Please send me a picture of the
player I have sponsored, along with an Alex Rodriguez 2001 Income
Statement and my very own Donald Fehr MLB Players Union pin to wear
proudly on my hat (include $80 for hat).

Your Name: _______________________________________

Telephone Number: _________________________________

[ ] MasterCard [ ] Visa [ ] American Express [ ] Discover

Account Number: ___________________________________Exp.Date:______ _

Signature: __________________________________________________ ______

Alternate card (when the primary card exceeds its credit limit):

[ ] MasterCard [ ] Visa [ ] American Express [ ] Discover

Account Number: ___________________________________Exp.Date:______ _

Signature: __________________________________________________ ______


Mail completed form to MLB Players Union or call 1-900- THE-FANS now
to enroll by phone ($10 per minute).

Disclaimer: Sponsors are not permitted to contact the player they
have sponsored, either in person or by other means including, but not
limited to, telephone calls, letters, e-mail, or third parties.
Contributions are not tax-deductible.

 

LOL good one.
I hate baseball now and will never go to anymore games nor watch it on TV.
Baseball is a discrace(sp?) to this country.

 

I'd like to help but I only have Canadian money...we know what that's worth.

 

I'll throw in a couple of grand if I can have Jim Edmonds and Bucky Dent through the end of the year. This summer is the 23rd Anniversary of my crush on Bucky.

 

That one is a classic!

I heard on the radio this morning that some players are trying to get PAID for the use of their stats in the fantasy leagues!

 

Man, that really tugs at the heart strings.
I feel so selfish only spending my money on my mortgage, on my car payment, on my food, and for my utilities.

Thanks Raoul, for opening our eyes to the plight of the ball players. Since Sept. 11 I have really wanted to do something. I think that it's my turn to return my gratitude to this country, and most importent, sports entertainment. I could support just one player but I think I need to support a whole team, and maybe Alex Rodriguez too. Hey, so what if I have to work a hundred hours a week, it's really a small price to pay to ensure that the ball players all feel good about them selves while on vacation, I mean while on strike.

What a beautiful country we live in!

 

HAHAHAHAHHAHAHA raoul you crack me up

 

The price of everything is going out of site. The only way to stop it is to boycott. $8 to see a movie? $40 for a baseball game? Gimmie a break. The problem is people still keep going and spending the money. I for one will not pay the costs to see a game. $6 for a beer... sheesh! I rent DVD's and avoid theaters. Consumers need to wise up.

 

I guess I'll have to get that second job now.



I'd just really like to see this country give them the big "Up Yours" and not attend a game even when they come back for a few months....of course they are on salary so that really dosn't matter.

 

all the littleleague play off games on until the final game replay...that was by far more entertaining than a bunch of premaddonnas trying to look like they can play ball

 

Sprocket,
I agree totally with what you said if you substituted "Major League Baseball" in for "baseball."
I still think the sport of baseball is a great, fun ballgame when played by people who play it for their love. Now Major League Baseball is what Im hoping goes on strike this Friday so it can go rot in hell!
By the way, I think its funny how the Little League World Series on ESPN drew almost identical ratings to when ESPN plays Major League Baseball. I liked watching the little leaguers a hell of a lot better than the Major Leaguers, but being on prime time is a little too much for those 12 year olds.

 

RAOUL..........

You are too good! I am going to refer all my friends to read your post. Thanks for the laughs.

 

Sorry Raoul, I could'nt help but imagine you sitting in that big chair like the rotund Sally Struthers crying for the hungy children.

 

I didn't write it. It was professionally done by a firm hired by the ballplayers.

 

I believe the firm's name is "Scratch and Spit Whiners Attorneys at Law"