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 or 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-Take-
THE-FANS now to enroll by phone ($10 per minute)
