You *CAN* do something...

(I didn't write this, don't even watch baseball (although I listen to the Cardinals on the radio sometimes). Just passing it along.)

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 thecost 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, two unemployment checks, or a month
of medical insurance with COBRA, 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: ____________________

Account Number: _____________________

Exp.Date:_______

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

Signature: _______________________

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

Account Number:
_____________________Exp.Date:_______

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

Signature: _______________________

Mail completed form to MLB Players Union or call 1-900-@#%$-THE-FANS
now to enroll by phone ($10 p er 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.