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Mary Jo
- Joined
- Jan 14, 2001
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>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: _______________________
>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-F%*&-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................... But we are working
>on a bill that would make your contributions to the players tax deductible
>for them.
>
>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: _______________________
>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-F%*&-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................... But we are working
>on a bill that would make your contributions to the players tax deductible
>for them.
>
Hey, MJ, do you have $694.50 I can borrow?
