Former Oakland Athletics slugger Jose Canseco — “bash brother” to Mark McGwire — wants to play ball in St. Paul.
It all started when Star Tribune columnist Jim Souhan wrote that the minor league Saints could do worse than sign Canseco, 48, who wants to keep playing somewhere, somehow.
As Souhan wrote: “He’s even willing to pitch, so the Saints’ biggest worry might be keeping the Twins from signing him.”
On Friday, Canseco published several Tweets on the prospects of playing with the Saints, including offering (tongue-in-cheek, we presume) to sacrifice one of his own testicles for the privilege.
Here’s a sampling:
hey @stpaulsaints i would give my left nut to play for you guys
— Jose Canseco (@JoseCanseco) March 1, 2013
hey @stpaulsaints Slap a Hater Night, Juicebox Night, Canseco Challenge HR Derby, Gary Busey Manager Night, Hug a Fan promo, + 30 HRs. ??
— Jose Canseco (@JoseCanseco) March 1, 2013
the @stpaulsaints are world class marketeers. Help me come up with some other promo nights that can help them draw. ideas? #cansainto
— Jose Canseco (@JoseCanseco) March 1, 2013
hey @stpaulsaints if manny doesnt do taiwan I could get him as well. Also scott baio is a very good player and good friend.
— Jose Canseco (@JoseCanseco) March 1, 2013
hey @stpaulsaints please get my agent joemelendez@msn.com. the pheasants, salt dogs, and goldeyes are all over me now! #cansainto
— Jose Canseco (@JoseCanseco) March 1, 2013
A spokesman for the Saints tells the Star Tribune that the team is “flattered” that Canseco wants to play for them, but he can not comment on “whether we’re considering Mr. Canseco or not.”
