LA_MERC_LaTech
August 30th, 2002, 04:13 PM
With the Christmas season approaching, please look into your heart to
help those in need. Hundreds of Major League baseball players in our very
own country are living at or just below the seven-figure salary level
(Atrocious!) And, as if that weren't bad enough, they will be deprived of
pay for several weeks-possibly a whole year.
But now, 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 baseball player remain
economically viable during his time of need. This contribution by no
means solves the problem, as it barely covers the yearly league minimum,
...but it's a start!
Almost $700 may not seem like a lot of money to you, but to a baseball
player it could mean the difference between a vacation spent golfing in
Florida or a Mediterranean cruise. For you, seven hundred dollars is
nothing more than two months rent or mortgage payments. But to a baseball
player, $700 will almost 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. You'll
also get information on how he plans to invest the $5 million lump sum he
will receive upon retirement. Plus upon signing up for this program, you
will receive a photo of the player (unsigned-for a signed photo, please
include an additional $50.00). Put the photo on your refrigerator to
remind you of other peoples' suffering.
HOW WILL HE KNOW I'M HELPING?
Your baseball 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 just in case additional funds are needed for unexpected
expenses.
YES, I WANT TO HELP!
I would like to sponsor a striking MLB baseball player. My preference is
checked below:
[ ] Starter
[ ] Reserve
[ ] Star (Higher cost)
[ ] Superstar (Much higher cost)
[ ] Entire team (Please call our 900 number to ask for the cost of a
specific team (Cheerleaders not included.)
[ ] I'll sponsor a player most in need. Please select one for me.
Please charge the account listed below $694.50 per day for a reserve
player or starter for the duration of the strike.
Please send me a picture of the player I have sponsored, along with a
team logo and my very own MLB Players Association badge to wear proudly
on my lapel.
Your Name: _______________________
Telephone Number: _______________________
Account Number: _______________________ Exp.Date:_______
[ ] MasterCard [ ] Visa [ ] American Express [ ] Discover
Signature: _______________________
Mail completed form to MLB Players Association or call 1-900-2MUCH now to
enroll by phone.
Note: 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. Keep in mind that
the baseball player you have sponsored will be much too busy enjoying his
free time, thanks to your generous donations.
Contributions are not tax-deductible.
help those in need. Hundreds of Major League baseball players in our very
own country are living at or just below the seven-figure salary level
(Atrocious!) And, as if that weren't bad enough, they will be deprived of
pay for several weeks-possibly a whole year.
But now, 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 baseball player remain
economically viable during his time of need. This contribution by no
means solves the problem, as it barely covers the yearly league minimum,
...but it's a start!
Almost $700 may not seem like a lot of money to you, but to a baseball
player it could mean the difference between a vacation spent golfing in
Florida or a Mediterranean cruise. For you, seven hundred dollars is
nothing more than two months rent or mortgage payments. But to a baseball
player, $700 will almost 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. You'll
also get information on how he plans to invest the $5 million lump sum he
will receive upon retirement. Plus upon signing up for this program, you
will receive a photo of the player (unsigned-for a signed photo, please
include an additional $50.00). Put the photo on your refrigerator to
remind you of other peoples' suffering.
HOW WILL HE KNOW I'M HELPING?
Your baseball 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 just in case additional funds are needed for unexpected
expenses.
YES, I WANT TO HELP!
I would like to sponsor a striking MLB baseball player. My preference is
checked below:
[ ] Starter
[ ] Reserve
[ ] Star (Higher cost)
[ ] Superstar (Much higher cost)
[ ] Entire team (Please call our 900 number to ask for the cost of a
specific team (Cheerleaders not included.)
[ ] I'll sponsor a player most in need. Please select one for me.
Please charge the account listed below $694.50 per day for a reserve
player or starter for the duration of the strike.
Please send me a picture of the player I have sponsored, along with a
team logo and my very own MLB Players Association badge to wear proudly
on my lapel.
Your Name: _______________________
Telephone Number: _______________________
Account Number: _______________________ Exp.Date:_______
[ ] MasterCard [ ] Visa [ ] American Express [ ] Discover
Signature: _______________________
Mail completed form to MLB Players Association or call 1-900-2MUCH now to
enroll by phone.
Note: 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. Keep in mind that
the baseball player you have sponsored will be much too busy enjoying his
free time, thanks to your generous donations.
Contributions are not tax-deductible.