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Note: I typed this up about a month ago, but apparently didn't send it. I
moved a few weeks ago, and things have been crazy. I guess this got lost
in the shuffle. Anyway, this is somewhat old news now, but I'm going to
send it anyway. If you haven't heard, Jose has been in the news
recently.... he's back in jail. Long story short - he failed a steroid
test, which is a violation of his probation. Ugh. I'll send out a full
update in the next couple of days. In the mean time, here's the older
stuff..... -Mark
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Hi everyone...

Sorry it's been so long since you've heard from me. I've really been
slacking, I know. Things have been crazy around here.....

The last you heard from me, Jose had been released from prison and given
two years house arrest. He hasn't been in the news much since, but a quick
update is that Jose now an official web site, and he's been auctioning off
all of his personal baseball memorabilia. He's really bitter towards the
game right now, so he's getting rid of everything that reminds him of the
game. Or so he says.

He's even selling "A Day With Jose" packages. For $2500, a car will meet
you at the local airport and take you to Jose's house, where you can spend
an afternoon with Jose. The price includes a second guest age 17 and under.

Originally, the Day With Jose was being auctioned off, but now it looks
like anyone can pay for one. Anyway, Jose Santer - a member of this list -
won the first auction. He's going to be Jose's first guest, and he'd like
your input for questions to ask Jose. After his trip, he'll report back to
me and I'll forward on his story to the whole list. So, if you have any
ideas for Joey, you can email him at santer36@.... He's going to
visit during the second week in June, so there's plenty of time for you to
think of some good questions.

In other Canseco news, Jose's twin bother Ozzie is now in jail for
violating the terms of his probation. The story is below.

I guess that's it from me. For the rest of the news, check out the
articles below...

Take care,
Mark

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Here is a link to a Jose interview from a few months ago (before the jail
stuff). Jose talks about the book, which it sounds like he is still
planning on writing, amongst other things. You can really hear his disgust
for Major League Baseball in his voice:
http://216.220.44.41/cftr/assets/general/JOSE.mp3

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From ESPN.com:
Canseco holds auction for a day with Jose
April 15, 2003

A former major league star needs money. You might be looking for a way to
spend your tax refund and burn a vacation day -- or at least half a day --
all in the same 24-hour period.

Jose Canseco would like to hear from you. So let the bidding continue.

His auction house believes a day with Jose should cost no less than $2,500.

JoseCanseco.com has put up for auction the chance to spend the afternoon
with Canseco himself at his home in south Florida.

Among ideas for activities listed on the site: private power hitting
instruction, private martial arts instruction, a workout with Canseco, and
cookout by the pool.

The minimum bid is $2,500 and includes one guest 17 or younger at no extra
cost. Round-trip limousine service from the local airport is included but
not transportation to and from south Florida or accomodations is not included.

The bidding opened April 9 and ends Saturday. The site did not list any
posted bids.

Canseco, 38, was released from prison March 17 and resentenced to two years
of house arrest for his part in a 2001 nightclub brawl. He also received
three years' probation. If Canseco completes his first year of house arrest
without problems, he could be freed with the second year converted into an
additional year of probation.

Prior to his release, Canseco had spent the last 30 days in jail for
violating his probation when he pleaded guilty to battery charges stemming
from the Oct. 31, 2001, fight. He was released on the probation violation
charge, but Judge Leonard Glick warned him that any future violation would
result in a 15-year prison sentence.

The judge ruled that Canseco will be allowed to leave his home for certain
events but may ask the court for permission to travel under special
circumstances. Further conditions of his house arrest will be determined
following interviews with the officers who will monitor his sentence.

Canseco was a six-time All-Star who hit 462 home runs, 26th on the all-time
list. He retired last May after 1,887 games with seven teams, finishing his
career with a .266 average, 1,407 RBI and 200 stolen bases.

The 1988 American League MVP, Canseco and helped lead the Oakland Athletics
to three straight World Series appearances from 1988-90. Oakland won the
championship in 1989.

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From the AP:
Ozzie Canseco charged with possession of drug paraphernalia
5/2/03

PUNTA GORDA, Fla. (AP) -- Jose Canseco's twin brother, Ozzie, was charged
with possession of drug paraphernalia after police found an illegal anabolic
steroid in his car during a traffic stop.

Ozzie Canseco was also charged with driving with a revoked license after he
was stopped Thursday because the windows of his car were illegally tinted,
Charlotte County sheriff's spokesman Bob Carpenter said.

Canseco consented to a search during which the steroid Nandrolone and a
syringe were found, Carpenter said.

Jose Canseco, under house arrest for his part in the nightclub brawl in
2001, admitted last year that he used steroids during his baseball career.

Ozzie Canseco, released from jail after posting a $25,000 bond Friday, is
on probation for his role in the 2001 nightclub brawl.

The Miami-Dade prosecutor's office did not immediately return a call Friday
to detail how Thursday's arrest would affect Ozzie Canseco's probation.

Ozzie Canseco played briefly for the Oakland A's and St. Louis Cardinals in
the early 1990s, hitting .200 with no homers in 24 games over three
seasons. He had a lengthy minor league career and played in Japan.

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From the AP:
A-Rod denies making remark to Canseco
May 7, 2003

ARLINGTON, Texas --Former AL MVP Jose Canseco claims he was told three
years ago by several players, including Alex Rodriguez, that he was being
"blackballed" by baseball.

In an interview with Fox Sports Net that was broadcast Wednesday night,
Canseco said he was never given a chance to go back into baseball after
playing for the Chicago White Sox in 2001 even though he had 462 career
homers and still wanted to play.

"Three years ago, I had a few players come up to me and say that I was
being blackballed," Canseco said. "One of the players to tell me that I was
being blackballed, to me, is the greatest player in the world, Alex
Rodriguez. All the athletes know why I am out of the game, it's an internal
thing, it's kept in the family."

Rodriguez, the All-Star shortstop now with the Texas Rangers, was the only
player specifically identified by Canseco.

After reading a partial transcript of the interview Wednesday, Rodriguez
said he didn't recall such a conversation with Canseco.

"I don't remember that. I really don't. I don't recall that. I just wish
him the best," Rodriguez said before the Rangers' game against Toronto.

When asked if Canseco was blackballed by baseball, Rodriguez responded, "I
have no idea. I haven't really thought about it."

Canseco is serving a two-year house arrest following a 30-day jail sentence
for violating terms of his probation for a 2001 fight in a Miami Beach
nightclub.

Rodriguez said he couldn't explain why Canseco hasn't played since 2001.

"Look, when you have someone with great talent, you often wonder why
someone's not playing if he has the desire to play. But that's something
that I can't explain," Rodriguez said.

The 38-year-old Canseco was a six-time All-Star who played 17 seasons for
seven teams.

During the interview with Fox, Canseco also talked about his experience in
prison, steroids, Mark McGwire and his tell-all book that he hopes will
"come out around the playoffs or World Series."

Canseco wasn't specific in the interview about what major league players
used steroids, or if he used steroids.

"The whole world will have everything there is to know about it," Canseco
said. "That's for the book to tell. Who used them, what was involved and how."

On his use of steroids, he said, "You know, I've never said I have and I've
never said I haven't."

When asked about him selling much of his baseball memorabilia on his Web
site, Canseco said it was not because of the need of money.

"The reason I'm doing that is because what baseball in general has done to
me in the last two or three years has left a real bad taste in my mouth and
I really don't want any memories of it," he said.

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Fro the Miami Herald:
Ex-ballplayer Ozzie Canseco jailed for violating his probation
May 19, 2003

Former Major League ballplayer Ozzie Canseco was led off to jail Tuesday
after a Miami-Dade County judge agreed he had violated the condition of his
probation during a traffic stop.

Canseco, the twin brother of former slugger Jose Canseco, choked back tears
after the judge ordered him held until a June 30 hearing. He could then be
released or sent back to jail. The judge denied a request for bond. He was
led away from the courtroom in handcuffs.

Ozzie Canseco was arrested May 2 in Punta Gorda, FL, and charged with
possessing an illegal anabolic steroid, driving with a revoked license and
possession of drug paraphernalia.

Those charges, plus leaving Broward County, where he lives, without
permission, violated his probation.

Ozzie Canseco is on probation stemming from a 2001 nightclub fight on Miami
Beach that also resulted in charges against his brother. Ozzie Canseco
pleaded guilty to felony and misdemeanor battery.