NewYorkDragons80
08-28-2002, 08:27 AM
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, 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-F-THE-FANS now to
enroll by phone ($10 per minute).
"In war there is no substitute for victory."
-General Douglas MacArthur
"If gold should rust, what will iron do?"
-Geoffrey Chaucer
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, 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-F-THE-FANS now to
enroll by phone ($10 per minute).
"In war there is no substitute for victory."
-General Douglas MacArthur
"If gold should rust, what will iron do?"
-Geoffrey Chaucer