Get Well Soon, Jose!

Jose,

You were off to your best start ever this year, and then your body broke down... again.  I know how frustrating this must be for you, but I also know that I speak for thousands of your fans when I say I'm looking forward to your return.  You've overcome so much in the past - I know you can do it again!   After hearing you talk about considering retirement, all of us Canseco fans wanted to make sure you know how much we want to see you play again.  Here are some "Get Well" wishes from some of your supporters and lifelong fans...

Take care of yourself, Jose.  We'll be waiting.

-Mark (mark@canseconet.com)

From: "Barbara Kile" <bkile@flash.net>
Subject: Missing you, Jose
Date: Mon, 12 Jul 1999 17:56:21 -0500

Dear Jose,

I'll be wearing my new Canseconet Tshirt waiting for the "Home Run Tour" to resume in a few weeks!

Wishing you the best,
Barbara Kile

From: Kiki72@webtv.net
Date: Mon, 12 Jul 1999 21:02:18 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: Get Well !!!

Jose,
I am so sorry that you missed your chance to win the home run contest
and the all star game. You are the reason I started watching this sport!
I am wishing you a very speedy recovery and I hope I get to see you play
this year since my very first trip to a MLB game (july 24th) will be
lacking the best part - you! God Bless.
Your personal fan,
Karrianne

From: "Drema Myers" drema1@prodigy.net
Subject: get well
Date: Mon, 12 Jul 1999 21:48:03 -0700

From: GGoris5724@aol.com
Date: Mon, 12 Jul 1999 21:52:09 EDT
Subject: Come back soon!

We're very sad that you are going to have to endure another long stint on the
DL. It's especially disappointing because it comes during your most
productive pre-allstar season. A sure shot at 50 HRs and an outside chance
at 60 HRs have been taken out of your sights. Please heal quickly, work hard
to return as early as you can without too much risk, and keep your chin up.
We Canseco fans need you out there. The game is not as exciting without you.
I hope the baseball gods will leave you alone and let you crack 600 HRs.

Ryan

From: Tobster316@aol.com
Date: Mon, 12 Jul 1999 22:49:17 EDT
Subject: Get Well Quick, Jose!!!!

I know you're disappointed about missing the Home Run Derby and All-Star
game, but we all know who would have won the contest don't we???

Just concentrate on getting your back healthy, and get back to hitting those
long balls!!!

You're in our hearts and prayers. Get well soon.

Your Fan, Toby Hall

P.S......Mark Who?????

From: "Rafael Roman" r.dickson@codetel.net.do
Subject: i know you`ll get better
Date: Tue, 13 Jul 1999 23:12:32 -0700

PD If you can see this email and i hope. write something back, if you can.anything

From: Jscubulls@aol.com
Date: Mon, 12 Jul 1999 23:33:57 EDT
Subject: (no subject)

We miss ya. Your the greatest!!!!!!!

From: JoseBarry@aol.com
Date: Mon, 12 Jul 1999 23:45:54 EDT
Subject: best wishes!

Jose,
    I hope your recovery goes as well as possible. You are blessed in
many ways. How often does someone get 6 weeks vacation during their work
season? Just take it easy for a while and don't worry about anything. Just
concentrate on your recovery and come back whenever you feel like it. Thanks
so much for hitting a homer and throwing a guy out at second when you played
the Braves on June 7. My brother and I were so excited to see you hit a homer
in person. It was great! Anyway, keep faith in God and in yourself and you
will be just fine. Best wishes to you and your familly. You are in our
thoughts.

Andrew Randall

From: RJevec@aol.com
Date: Tue, 13 Jul 1999 00:24:55 EDT
Subject: Get Well Soon Jose!

Dear Jose,
For the past 14 years Jose, you simply have been my hero. Since I was 7 years
old, I new who my two role models in life would be, yourself and my father.
I have followed your career basically from day one, and I have enjoyed the
many highlights you have provided us all thus far in your career. Now I
realize that right now is a trying time in your life, but I am confident that
you will come back, better than ever.......you always do. The one thing that
has always been a constant throughout your career, other than remarkable
power, is your ability to overcome adversity. You have come so far in your
career, and I am sure all of us at Canseconet, can't wait to see you launch
homerun #500. I wish you the best of luck in your recovery and I hope to see
you back in the lineup in 1999. The race to 500 is on, and you are in the
driver's seat.
Take care and get well soon,
Ryan J.

Date: Mon, 12 Jul 1999 23:34:08 -0700
From: "Bryan E. Nelson" <dragonbane@earthlink.net>
Subject: Jose, please don't retire
To: canseco@sprynet.com

Ugggg, what an ugly word - "retirement"! It doesn't suit you Jose. Not
at this age, especially. You're a great player, one of the best in the
league. Yes, I know, "when you're healthy". I undertsand that it must be
your decision and that the injuries are physically and mentally
difficult to deal with. I just wanted to let you know that you have
legions of fans supporting you. I almost cried when I read the news that
you're considering retirement. I know it has to come some day, but not
yet I pray! Please give it another shot. Don't hang 'em up yet! Don't
rush your return, make sure you're 100% ready to go before coming back.
Get well soon and I hope to see you playing next season!

Sincerely,

Bryan E. Nelson

From: "Jeff Cormier" <jc28lk@hotmail.com>
Subject:
Date: Mon, 12 Jul 1999 21:44:15 PDT

Hey Jose,
Sorry about the back and everything, but the best thing for you to do right
now is (1) to rest, and (2)(and most importantly)not to give up on yourself.
I heard from ESPN radio tonight that you were very frustrated and even
thinking of RETIREMENT!?!?!? Seriously, just look at what type of season
you were having...and you're thinking of retirement? Jose, you have a
special talent, and retiring will only leave the millions of fans out there
waiting to see you launch homerun after homerun heartbroken and dissapointed
that there would be no more Jose Canseco as we know you. You are one of, if
not the most entertaining player I have ever seen play baseball. Your grace
with the bat and longball ability is matched by few others and you will go
down in history as one of the best baseball players to ever play the game.
Jose I hope that your recovery is quick (but relaxing)....and to always
remember (seriously) NOT TO EVER GIVE UP ON YOURSELF!!!!!!!! We, as well as
the many other Canseco fans I'm sure around the world, wish the best in
recovery and hope to once again see out there on the diamond.

Best Wishes,
Jeff Cormier
Milford, MA

Date: Tue, 13 Jul 1999 00:39:01 -0500
From: Karen McBride <karen57@midwest.net>
Subject: Get Well

Dear Jose,
Seeing you with Mark in Chicago last month was great, but I want to
see you again. So get well soon. You're big and strong and you can do
this! We all know you can. We want you back on that field before the
season ends. If you come back by September you can still hit 50 HR this
year. I love you man.
Love,
Karen McBride

From: "Troy Birmingham" <tbirmingham@idon.com>
Subject: Get Well
Date: Tue, 13 Jul 1999 08:49:43 -0230

Hi Jose!

Don't worry, everything is gonna be OK, just relax and take it easy for a
while, at least this time off will let you spend more time with your
daughter.

Thanks for listening

Hope you get well really soon!

Troy Birmingham
Newfoundland, Canada

From: Mullins-AD@redstone.army.mil
Date: Tue, 13 Jul 1999 08:36:18 -0500
Subject: Get well soon

Jose

I hope your recovery from surgery continues to go well. I send along
my best wishes for a healthy, full, and speedy recovery from this
latest setback. I read today that you are contemplating retirement.
I hope that you will consider rehabbing and returning to baseball if
at all possible. I have enjoyed watching you play baseball ever since
you burst onto the scene here in Huntsville, AL, destroying Southern
League pitching on your march to Oakland. Major League Baseball
definitely will not be the same if you decide to retire. Thank you
for the many wonderful memories you have given me over the past 15
years, and here's hoping for about 5 more. Whatever decision you make
and whatever your body will allow, I wish you the best of luck in all
things throughout the rest of your life.

Sincerely yours,
Andrew D. Mullins
Harvest, AL 35749

Date: Tue, 13 Jul 1999 06:39:06 -0700 (PDT)
From: Jorge <surferwithoutaboard@yahoo.com>
Subject: Hope you're feeling great!

Dear Jose,
I know how frustrated you must feel. You really
do have all the ability in the world when it comes to
swinging the bat. It must truly be a bummer to not be
able to use it. I want you to know that you have all
the ablility in the world when it comes to making a
baseball fan out of me. In my mind, you hit it out of
the park every time. Well, I hope to see you back on
the field soon. Listen to the doc and take care of
yourself. First day you are able to take a cut..I
challenge you to a homerun contest. Shoot..on your
best day I challenge you. Come on man! I must sound
pretty cocky. Just remember, a lot of my confidence
comes from you.
Always got your back,
Jorge Arguelles

From: SHERREL@towers.com
Date: Tue, 13 Jul 1999 09:05:32 -0500
Subject: GET WELL SOON JOSE!

Just to let you know, the game is not the same without you. We all miss you and want
you to come back soon. Take care of yourself and Get Well Soon!

Your #1 Fan in Texas

From: Penny_Campbell@warnerchappell.com
Date: Tue, 13 Jul 1999 10:07:32 -0400
Subject: Don't Give Up...

Please don't give in to this setback, Jose... if you read what I sent you
this year, you'll understand why it happened. You can't let it beat you...
you deserve all of the good things that have happened to you this year, and
don't ever doubt that. It's hard to stand back and look at this
objectively, but things happen for a reason... and maybe, if you understand
where the real pain is coming from, this could be the final time you have
to worry about your back... don't give up, Jose... get angry, and fight
back.. you have the talent, and the determination.. all you need is the
support, and the All-Star vote proved that your fans still respect and love
you... playing in the game never mattered, neither did proving anything in
the Home Run Derby... just having that fan vote was what counted.. I hope
you have alot of friends and family who can be there to help you. And
remember the most important reason you have to beat this, and break free of
the pain.. it's not to pick up a bat... it's to pick up your daughter.. if
you need the reason to fight...she's right there.

With much love and admiration,

Penny Campbell
Toronto, ON Canada
pen-eye@sympatico.ca

Date: Tue, 13 Jul 1999 09:21:13 -0500
From: "David Pearson" <dpearson@gw.bsu.edu>
Subject: God Speed your recovery

JC - my thoughts will be on your speedy recovery and rehab - your best
is still to come

Doctor Dave in Muncie, IN

Date: Tue, 13 Jul 1999 10:20:18 -0400
From: Gord Smith <"gasmith@intranet.ca"@intranet.ca>
Subject: Get Well Soon Jose

This is Jenny Smith. I hope that you remember me. I came to see you on
Camera Day last year at the SkyDome. I was the young lady in the
motorized wheelchair trying to get pictures of your and the rest of the
Jays.

I had the worst time as you know. What you don't know is that the
picture I took of you did not turn out. I can't even tell that it is
you sitting on the bench.

I am also the girl that you sent one of your used bats to. You
autographed it for me and sent me a nice hanwritten note with it.

My father and I were at the game at SkyDome on July 4th when you played
against the Jays. I was very impressed by your homerun that you hit
against Pat Hentgen. I was wearing a shirt with your name on it and I
was going to have my father go down to you and ask you to sign it for
me. He could not do that so I was just happy to see you.

I know what you are going through Jose. I have had so many back
surgeries it's not funny. I have Spina Bifida which affects my spine
and my legs. In other words, I can't walk. That is why you saw me in
the wheelchair last year.

Anyway, I hope that you go back to playing the game that you love and
you DON'T think of retiring. You are my favourite player Jose and I
would hate to see one of the greatest players quit because of injuries.

Sincerely,

Jenny Smith
38 Peats Point Rd. RR 7
Belleville, Ontario
K8N 4Z7

From: "Teresa Thompson" tkthompson@tyler.net
Subject: Get Well Wishes From Texas
Date: Tue, 13 Jul 1999 09:20:44 -0500

Teresa Thompson

From: XFiles9155@aol.com
Date: Tue, 13 Jul 1999 10:31:50 EDT
Subject: Get Well Soon Jose!

Jose, I am a huge fan and collector of yours, and it's depressing to see you
get hurt on one of your best seasons ever. I know that you're strong enough
to recover from this quickly and able to get back in the DH spot for the
Rays. The All-Star Game Home Run Derby isn't the same without you. Be strong
and get well soon Jose.

Thanks, Nick

XFiles9155@aol.com

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From: "WHITE, RITA CHRISTINA" <RWHITE5@entergy.com>
Subject: ~~ Your the Best ~~
Date: Tue, 13 Jul 1999 09:37:03 -0500

Jose:

Sorry to hear about your recent surgery, but I along with all your other
fans wish you a speedy recovery! We think you are the best both
athletically and as a person and you only deserve the best. What a bummer
not to be able to watch you in the All Star Game, but I know you'll be back
next year doing even better than you did this year! Great season so far --
you'll be back soon! Thinking of you....

Rita White
Office: 501-377-3937
Fax: 501-377-3995
rwhite5@entergy.com

From: "D Stanley" <greenfan15@hotmail.com>
Subject: Get Well Soon!
Date: Tue, 13 Jul 1999 14:42:27 GMT

Hi Jose,

Hope your fit and back in the game soon. I was so looking forward to seeing
you and my favorite player (and your friend) Shawn Green in the Home Run
Derby and the All-Star game.

Take Care,

Diane.

From: Dxgarnett@aol.com
Date: Tue, 13 Jul 1999 10:43:21 EDT
Subject: DEAR JOSE CANSECO!

HEY MR. CANSECO I JUST WANTED TO SAY GET WELL SOON. IVE BEEN A FAN SINCE I
WAS 8. AND NOT IM 14. SO GET WELL SOON FROM YOUR NUMBER 1 FAN!!!!

Date: Tue, 13 Jul 1999 07:47:54 -0700 (PDT)
From: "giselle g." <giselle_5_98@yahoo.com>
Subject: please get well soon

Jose,
Im terribly sorry to hear about your back. I hope you are feeling
better soon. I saw you play this year...recently...July 1st at Fenway
Park, enjoyed it tremendisly.
Remember for all the negative comments and things you hear..there
are people like us who truly enjoy your talent and sportmanship.
Thanks for the opportunity for me to take photos of you while you
were signing autographs that night. Got some good ones...
GET WELL SOON...I WILL MISS WATCHING YOU PLAY.....Giselle
Gallant

From: "Linda Hopkins" <lhopkins@necc.mass.edu>
Subject: Come Back Soon!!!
Date: Tue, 13 Jul 1999 10:47:02 -0400

Jose,
I'm glad that Mark set this up so you fans can let you know how we feel.
Right now we are feeling pretty low, but want you to know that we are
pulling for you and can't wait to see you back in action. Hurry back and
start driving those balls out of the park again. There is no sight in
baseball prettier than a Jose homer!!

Linda Hopkins
Public Relations Office
Northern Essex Community College
Elliott Way
Haverhill, MA 01830
PHONE: 978-556-3865
FAX: 978-556-3665

From: JPerrymon@aol.com
Date: Tue, 13 Jul 1999 10:54:32 EDT
Subject: Hope you are feeling better soon!

Jose,

I live in Birmingham, AL and I first saw you play when you were with the
Huntsville Stars. You stole my heart. To watch you hit is just beautiful.
I'm not a fan of any particular team and or sport. Instead, I am a fan of
various players in each of the major sports. You are my favorite athlete of
them all. Please! DO NOT RETIRE!!! I would have to stop following baseball
altogether if you do. My prayers are with you. Feel better soon!

Love you!

Jenny Perrymon

From: "Jake Boerhave" <pimpin22@hotmail.com>
Subject: you're my hero
Date: Tue, 13 Jul 1999 07:59:26 PDT

Jose,
I pray that you can get through this and continue playing the game, it was
the greatest thrill for me to watch you play the twins on june 20, I was the
guy right above your dugout that kept bothering you for an autograph, sorry
bout that. I know you can get through this. The game of baseball needs
more exciting players like yourself!!!!

-Get well soon!!!!!
-Jake Boerhave
jayz@canseconet.com

From: "Jake Boerhave" <pimpin22@hotmail.com>
Subject: you're my hero
Date: Tue, 13 Jul 1999 07:59:26 PDT

Jose,
I pray that you can get through this and continue playing the game, it was
the greatest thrill for me to watch you play the twins on june 20, I was the
guy right above your dugout that kept bothering you for an autograph, sorry
bout that. I know you can get through this. The game of baseball needs
more exciting players like yourself!!!!

-Get well soon!!!!!
-Jake Boerhave
jayz@canseconet.com

Date: Tue, 13 Jul 1999 08:02:02 -0700
From: mark coleman <mwcoleman@lbl.gov>
Subject: A's Fan

Hey Jose, Just a note to say the real baseball fans out here are
pulling for you. I used to watch your majestic homers in Oakland and
think it would be a shame if Baseball were to lose you. I'm looking
forward to your return, as long as you take it easy on my boy's in
Oakland. Good luck, from one of many hard-core Jose fans from the Bay
area. Mark Coleman

From: Jerryq6969@aol.com
Date: Tue, 13 Jul 1999 11:00:33 EDT
Subject: hey jose

justs thought i'd send my best wishes...my friend mike ans i were on pins and
neesles waiting to make our trip to tampa bay just to hang up he bulls eye
again....GET BETTER AND SMASH 71 NEXT YEAR!!!!!

best wishes
jerry mchugh

Date: Tue, 13 Jul 1999 08:21:30 -0700
From: Saul Tallarico <sault@silcon.com>
Subject: Get well Jose

Jose,

Sorry to hear about your back injury. I live in the Bay Area and have
been a fan of yours since 1986. I wish you well with your recovery and
rehab. I look forward to seeing you return to action when healthy. You
have a lot of fans, and we are all pulling for you!

a big fan,

Saul

Get well soon #33

From: BLee39ever@aol.com
Date: Tue, 13 Jul 1999 11:20:02 EDT
Subject: GET WELL SOON, RAYS NEED YOU!!!!!!!!!!

i sure would have loved to see you in the home run derby last night. you
were badly missed. mcgwire was showing off, but it cost him, he fizzled out
too soon. griffey, jr. paced himself and ended up winning. you probably saw
it, if you felt like it.
the game of baseball and especially the rays need you a whole lot. hope to
see you back on the field and in that batter's box this season.
don't know much else to say without getting too personal. i'm sure i'm too
old to have a crush on a celeb, but really, really want you to get well soon.
my thoughts and prayers will be w/ you.
take care, wouldn't mind hearing from you when you get to feeling better!
get well soon, billie

From: Locustwind@aol.com
Date: Tue, 13 Jul 1999 11:23:29 EDT
Subject: (no subject)

Jose dont worry about it. Your goal is the hall of fame. Jose you have been
called many things in your carear good and bad but you have never been called
a guitar hang in there like always and you will make it to the hall of fame.
I had a lot of fun this season hopefully I'll see you back soon, your friend
Ryan Partika

From: juda20@webtv.net (Juanita Hernandez)
Date: Tue, 13 Jul 1999 10:44:46 -0500 (CDT)
Subject: Jose get well

Hello Jose,
Que to mejores muy pronto. Remember
Jose, think of healing thoughts and we will see
you at the ballpark very soon.

Ten fe,
Juanita Hernandez

Date: Tue, 13 Jul 1999 10:56:22 -0700
From: "K.Nutter" <hrbaker@proaxis.com>
Subject: don't be discouraged.

Jose,We have been fans of yours since your Medford A's days.I just want
to tell you how sorry we are about this latest injury you have to deal
with. More than that,we want to encourage you to work hard and come
back.We want to see you in the Hall Of Fame;you only have72 hrs to go
for 500.You are one of the best I ever saw play the game of baseball and
it would truly be a shame if injuries ripped you off-plus, you're only
35( I'm 52 ).Best to you and we'll be rooting for you. Sincerely, Zach
and Kelly Nutter

Date: Tue, 13 Jul 1999 08:50:55 -0700 (PDT)
From: David Alvarez <dcalvarez@yahoo.com>

Hey Jose, "alivianate"(get well) Soon, so you can show everyone who
the real Home run Champ should be!

Date: Tue, 13 Jul 1999 11:58:05 -0400 (EDT)
From: JKegs <s0207900@cc.ysu.edu>

Jose,

That was such a bummer about you missing the home run derby and all-star
game. I had my money on you! Anyhow, I wish you a full and FAST recovery
so that we can see you go yard once again! Take care and God Bless!

            Your Faithful Fan,

            Jennifer Keagy:)

From: NickP33@aol.com
Date: Tue, 13 Jul 1999 11:05:04 EDT
Subject: Get Well Jose

Hey Jose, Get well soon dude!!!! GOnna miss watching ya play!!!! Can't wait
to see you back in the lineup!!!
nick phillips

Date: Tue, 13 Jul 1999 09:08:42 -0700
From: "cathi.medearis" <cathi.medearis@ucop.edu>
Subject: from a long-time fan!!

Hi, Jose:
I can't TELL YOU how upset I've been since I heard about your surgery. I
can only imagine how depressed you must be, after starting with such a
"bang" this season!! But we must remember that everything happens for a
reason...and I'm trying my best to think positive for you...I hope the
surgery was successful and that you recover completely within these 6
weeks...who knows Jose, you may find yourself stronger than EVER after
this!! -- I've been a long time fan of yours, I've been following you since
you started with the A's (I live in the east bay area) and have met you
many times and have many autographs from you. In fact, I think you
actually RECOGNIZE ME at A's games now! I always seem to get your
attention and get a smile and/or wave from you! (grin)

One thing for sure, you have a huge following, myself and all the fans on
canseconet.com wish you the very best this year and always!! You have your
lovely daughter to share your time at home with, and I'm sure her bright
eyes and big smile will help some of that depression and pain. I'm also
sure you will be her example of a positive thinking Dad...she will forever
look up to you, and although she is very young, you will have articles,
etc. to show her as she begins to read, the time you had this surgery,
etc., what a setback it was, but how you moved on...

I will continue to pray and think positive for you and your family, Jose.
WE MISS YOU!!
XO
~Cathi
p/s email me ANYTIME if you wish!! *smile* :-)

From: "Almadan" almadan@javanet.com
Subject:
Date: Tue, 13 Jul 1999 12:19:08 -0400

Don Gaboury

Date: Tue, 13 Jul 1999 09:17:11 -0700
From: marlene <luvmeg@pacbell.net>
Subject: Get Well Soon!!

Dear Jose,
   
    Hi! My name is Marlene Galli, I am 19 years old and I have been a fan
of yours for a very long time. I was very upset to hear about your back
surgery, I will miss seeing you in the All-Star Game. I hope you have a
speedy recovery and I can't wait until you are playing again.

            Your #1 fan,

                Marlene Galli

From: McCoolTrav@aol.com
Date: Tue, 13 Jul 1999 12:20:41 EDT
Subject: wishes

Jose,

Get well soon! Rest your back so you can chase (and get) number 500. Do it
for us born in 1964.

Charles McCool
McCoolTrav@aol.com

From: BURCH9@aol.com
Date: Tue, 13 Jul 1999 12:49:07 EDT
Subject: Don't get discouraged!

Jose, I hope that you are feeling better after your surgery. Back
surgery is a tough thing to go through whether you're a pro or not, but you
are in awesome shape, and I hope you rebound quickly. Just don't get
discouraged, and remember that "This too will make you a stronger
person". Take care & we'll hopefully see you in Cleveland in August. (I am
the lady in the front row above the dugout every time you are in Cleveland.)
Rhonda Burch Burch9@aol.com

Date: 13 Jul 99 11:15:08 MDT
From: Kristin Wright <pacogirl@usa.net>
Subject:

Hello! Hope you're feeling better. Relax & enjoy the time off. I'm looking
forward to watching you prove everyone wrong, AGAIN! You're the best! Take
care! Kristin Wright - St.George, Utah

From: "Bob&Denise Heck" <HECK1@email.msn.com>
Subject: Surgery
Date: Tue, 13 Jul 1999 13:25:54 -0400

Jose I was keeping track of you and your homeruns even though Im a Yankee
Fan. I feel bad for you cause I had back surgery and I know what a let down
it is so hang in there. I know its especially hard for you this time since
you were bashing some mighty homers.I had my back fixed then I got in a head
on car crash and had to have 3 discs removed from my neck.While I was home
this summer recuperating you were my strength hitting all those homers.Get
well soon.These back problems are for life I guess so I will find away to
cope so I know you can. Bob Heck

Date: Tue, 13 Jul 1999 13:34:24 -0400
From: Mike Coates <coates.4@wright.edu>
Subject: Hope for a speedy recovery, Jose!

Jose,
I really hope that you come back. I know you are depressed, but We are
depressed too! I can't explain it, but it seems that every time you hit
a HR or do something great, I seem to have a great day, and nobody can
take that away from me. I won't even watch the allsar game this
year...there is no point...you are not there. I was planning a trip to
Tampa bay the last week of august just to see you...I had reservations,
and canceled them. But I will still be in florida...I just can't go see
the Drays without you. I'm 22 now, and have watched you since I was
10. You are my hero, and I defend your name every time someone tries to
put you down. I hope to God that you come back and play. It would mean
so much to all of us, especially me. I will pray for you.
Get well Jose,
Mike Coates
Dayton, Ohio

From: "M.K. Hryciuk" marcin@marcinsoft.com
Subject:
Date: Tue, 13 Jul 1999 13:38:10 -0400

Date: Tue, 13 Jul 1999 10:40:05 -0700 (PDT)
From: todd reynolds <toddnr@yahoo.com>
Subject: Get Well

Jose,
I'm glad to hear that the surgery was a success. I hope that you
can come back from this injury just as you have come back from the
others. I'm glad to hear that you are doing all right and I look
forward to seeing you in uniform again.

Best Wishes,
Todd

From: "Gabe Salazar" <gabe23@hotmail.com>
Subject: My man Jose needs to get well...
Date: Tue, 13 Jul 1999 10:41:21 PDT

Jose,

Hi my name is Gabe Salazar and i'm 14 years old and I live in Albuquerque,
New Mexico. I've been a fan of yours ever since I was like 4 years old. I
know you would have swept everyone in the homerun derby last night. But
unfortunately you had back surgery which sucks. Now we can't show Sammy
who's boss. Ah Sammy already knows your the best. I hope for you to get
well soon. And hopefully next season you can stay healthy and hit them
homers. Get well Jose!

Your fan,Gabe

From: AJice@aol.com
Date: Tue, 13 Jul 1999 13:41:51 EDT
Subject: get well soon Jose

Jose,
    I've been a big fan of yours ever since u came into the league in 86.
i have all your baseball cards and all the "canseco albums" that u had. i
dont think there is anyone in baseball that had as much potential as u had,
and its a shame that injuries have deterred ur progress as one of the game's
best.
    Nevertheless, with all the disadvantages u've had, u've still
maintained your status as a franchise player and one of the most feared
hitters in all of baseball...and any major league pitcher will definitely
verify that.
    I was looking forward to seeing u at the all-star game...last time i
saw u was at yankee stadium 2 years ago i believe on ur birthday when u were
with boston. i had a sign for u and everything, but i dont think u saw it.
i was behind home plate...and even got stuff thrown at for it, haha.
    Well, get well soon, i sure hope u come back to play and we'll miss
you. You're an all-star no matter what.

Atom Johnston

From: "Ashley Mangham" <sxftdp@hotmail.com>
Subject: You are STILL the King!
Date: Tue, 13 Jul 1999 17:49:46 GMT

Jose,
I almost cried when I heard that you were hurt and weren't going to be able
to play in the All-Star game. It's all good though, as soon as you're well,
you are gonna come back and still put up some amazing numbers! I just
wanted you to know that you haven't lost any support. This fan is truly
praying for you. I know that God has an increadible plan for your life and
He's going to use you for increadible things if you let him. I know that
you are searching for something. I also know that you'll never find it
until you surrender yourself into the hands of God and have a one on one
realationship with him! I'm not trying to preach, but I only want the best
for your life as a big fan of yours! Maybe you can use the time off to
really discover God's perfect plan for you!

IN HIM,
Ashley Mangham
sxftdp@hotmail.com

Date: Tue, 13 Jul 1999 13:50:27 -0400
From: Jim & Paula Adwell <jimala@servtech.com>
Subject: Miss You, Jose, but...Don't Rush It!!

Hello, Jose, just dropping in to wish you a Hurry Up and Get Well message,
but DON'T COME BACK TOO FAST!! I want to see you play till you're at least
40! So take care, talk to us on the Canseconet Chat, and see how many
people love you, have faith in you and want to see you play forever!!!
Besides, I've got to see you play "real live" , I've only seen you up close
and personal at a Spring Training Game, and that wasn't enough! So, hang
up those thoughts about retirement, we need you! Love, Kisses, and Hugs
from your #2 fan, (cause Mark Petrillo is your #1 fan) Paula Adwell, the
old lady of the canseconet list!!
Jim & Paula Adwell
jimala@servtech.com
jimala@apical.com
http://www.servtech.com/public/jimala/

Get well soon Jose.

From an English fan of the Devil Rays.

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Date: Tue, 13 Jul 1999 14:04:54 -0400 (EDT)
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From: "Brent Ewing" <beewing@zoomnet.net>
Subject: Get well Jose
Date: Tue, 13 Jul 1999 14:14:17 -0400

Unbelievable. Thats the only word that can describe how i feel right now.
My family and i went to Florida last week and attended the July 6th game
against Boston. We had seats in the 3rd row down the right field line. When
you came out my uncle yelled your name and i held up my sign that said I
came 1200 miles just to see Jose play and you looked right at me and kinda
nodded and smiled. That was the greatest feeling i ever had. You went 0-4
that night but it didn't matter to me because i got to see my hero. Two
night later we came back to another game and in your second at bat you hit
a 414 foot homerun, your 31st and hopefully not last of the season. Seeing
you hit a homerun was as good of feeling as you seeing my sign.
I just want to tell you that I hope you get well soon and get back to
playing the game that you love. Watching baseball won't be the same for me
until you come back.
Your
pal,
Brent
Ewing

Date: 13 Jul 99 13:29:33 CDT
From: Mike Dittmer <talles@usa.net>
Subject: Get Well Jose

A SPEEDY RECOVERY.....
Best Wishes For A Speedy and Healthy Recovery Go Out To You Mr.Canseco! Can't
Wait To See You Back In Form This Year. These Thoughts and Well Wishes Are I
Am Sure, Expressed By Not Only All Of Us Members at Canseconet.com But All
True Baseball Fans. You Truly Epitimize The Game That Is Baseball. It Is True
That Your Injury Left Us All A Bit Saddened, But Are Filled At The Same Time
With Passions of Anticipation of Your Retur.
Sincerely,
Mike Dittmer

From: BLUDEV92@aol.com
Date: Tue, 13 Jul 1999 14:45:19 EDT
Subject: Get Well Soon!!!!!!

Dear Jose, I wish you all the best in your recovery. My brother had the same
surgery about 2 years ago and he is doing great. I know you will have a
speedy recovery too. I hope that maybe you will be visiting the sites or even
in soem chat rooms. I would love to talk to you. I have been a fan since I
first saw you in the World Series during the earthquake. I really liked you
best when you where with Oakland but you look mighty fine in that DevilRays
uniform. Well I don't want to bore you. I wish the best to you. Can't wait to
se you playing again and you will,I know. You are a very strong person
A devoted Fan Sherry S. Sawyer (BLUDEV92@AOL.COM)

From: "Paul Salazar" <psalazar55@hotmail.com>
Subject: Get well soon Jose
Date: Tue, 13 Jul 1999 11:55:56 PDT

Get well soon Jose,and yes, you are the best homerun hitter in the business.

Paul Salazar, Albuquerque,NM

From: Platero Fabian SrA 375SUPS/LGS <Fabian.Platero@scott.af.mil>
Subject: Get well
Date: Tue, 13 Jul 1999 13:39:55 -0500

Dear Jose,

    It's unfortunate that this had to happen but it did, hopefully
you'll come out on top. Best wishes and would have enjoyed seeing you in
the All-Star Game, maybe next year, huh. You happen to be my favorite
ballplayer, your former Bash-Brother happens to come in second. Still
rooting for you all these years!

                        Sincerely,
                        Fabian Platero

Date: Tue, 13 Jul 1999 15:02:43 -0400
From: crochunis <yank@pottsville.infi.net>
Subject: Get Well

I have your #1 fan since 86 i am from a small town in PA. Get Well
soon. You are the best player in MLB. Cant wait to see u putting them
over the fences.
Your fan,
Alexis

Date: Tue, 13 Jul 1999 12:07:11 -0700
Subject: GET WELL SOON!
From: scott south <s.south@juno.com>

Jose Canseco,
    I have been a fan of yours for a long time and it is certainly is a
pleasure to watch you play. Since I live in San Diego, I only get to
attend a few of your games. However I really enjoyed the interleague
series between Oakland and San Diego. My friend and I enjoyed seeing you
and McGwire back together, even though it was only for one season. I was
shocked and disappointed when I heard that you got injured because you
were on your way to having your best year and I was also looking forward
to watching you in the Home Run Derby and the All-Star game. I hope you
get well soon and can't wait to see you back in action.

Scott South
s.south@juno.com

From: "Vicki Nash" vnash@hotmail.com
Subject: Get well Jose!
Date: Tue, 13 Jul 1999 12:28:42 PDT

I am so sorry that you had to have back surgery. I was enjoying this season so much and I know you were as well. I have been a fan since my son was 5 years old and he just loves you. He is now 20 and we are still faithful fans. I live in Virginia and try to go to Camden Yards every time you are there! Get well quick and best of luck with your recovery.

Vicki Nash

From: Jg1660@aol.com
Date: Tue, 13 Jul 1999 15:37:13 EDT
Subject: JOSE GET WELL QUICK

hEY jOSE
jOE HERE HOPE YOUR BETTER SOON tAKE CARE JOE

From: "Berta/Valerie Ramsey" <ramzfam@hotmail.com>
Subject: Get Well Soon.
Date: Tue, 13 Jul 1999 12:38:40 PDT

Hi.
This is a quick note to say that I hope you get-well soon. My thoughts
and prayers go out to you and your speedy recovery.
No matter what, you will always be the best. You are the #1 All-Star
Player. EVER! Hope to see you soon. Take care.

With love,
Valerie D. Ramsey
ramzfam@hotmail.com

From: NYGiant105@aol.com
Date: Tue, 13 Jul 1999 15:40:38 EDT
Subject: Get Better!

Jose,

    You have been a huge inspiration in my baseball career and as well in
life. Get well as soon as possible! I know you have probably heard this a
million times by now , but if you don't get healthy on time -there is always
next year ! Get Better!!!

From: LITO77@aol.com
Date: Tue, 13 Jul 1999 15:44:47 EDT
Subject: GET WELL SOON

JOSE,
WELL I REALLY MISSED SEEING YOU WIN THE HOMERUN DERBY LAST NIGHT.
THE ALL-STAR GAME WON'T BE THE SAME WITHOUT YOU. I MAY NOT SEE IT ANY MORE.
YOU WERE THE ONLY REASON I WAS GOING TO TUNE INTO THE GAME. I KNOW ITS JUST
AN ALL-STAR GAMEBUT IT WOULD HAVE BEEN NICE TO SEE YOU THERE. ALL I WANT NOW
IS TO SEE YOU GET BACK INTO THE LINEUP AND PUT UP THOSE GREAT NUMBERS AGAIN.
I REALLY HOPE YOU DON'T CONSIDER RETIREMENT AS AN OPTION AS ALOT OF YOUR FANS
WILL MISS YOU.WELL I HOPE YOU GET WELL SOON AND GET BACK IN THE LINEUP.
ONE OF YOUR BIGGEST FANS

LITO77

P.S. I JUST WANT TO LET YOU KNOW THAT WE HAVE SOMETHING IN COMMON. WE BOTH
SHARE JULY 2 AS OUR BIRTHDAY!!

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Date: 13 Jul 99 12:17:47 PDT
From: brent bailey <bailey33@netscape.net>
Subject: Get Well Soon

Jose,
Pull through this one, I know you can. We as your loyal fans have been with
you all along, and we will stay with you through this too. Keep your hopes
up, even greater years are ahead.
We all love you,
Brent Bailey
bailey33@netscape.net

From: "Terri Cole" <tcole53@hotmail.com>
Subject: GET WELL SOON JOSE!!!!
Date: Tue, 13 Jul 1999 12:47:01 PDT

Jose - This is going to be a short, but sincere get well wish to you!
You are my favorite ball player and I have missed you so very much not
playing baseball! I know that you feel down right now - but don't give
up!!! Too many of us are counting on you and love you!!!! Just take care of
yourself and know that your fans love you no matter what and we're all
praying for your speedy recovery from this surgery!
Much love and best wishes to the best (and my personal favorite) ball
player! Terri Cole - Sarasota, Florida

PS - I am not interested or watching the All-Stars since you aren't
there!!!! You are the All-Star!!!!

From: "Eric D.Morton" <morton@twcf.rr.com>
Subject: Get Well
Date: 14 Jul 99 15:35:47 -0800

Jose,
I am very sorry to hear about your back problems. I hope you get well soon so that you can get back out there and continue your march to the Hall of Fame. George Brett will be inducted this year, and he too had a career filled with injuries. It is the unwillingness to quit and determination to keep coming back that makes guys like you and George special. I know you have done it numerous times before, and it must get harder every time to motivate yourself to get back out there and rebuild your body. You have such a gift, I hope that you are able to make a full and speedy recovery. There are a lot of people rooting for you, and I am one of them. Thank you for what you have given baseball fans. We really do appreciate it. I am putting my money on you to make it back and continue the fantastic year you are having. See you in 5 or 6 weeks!

                    Sincerely,
                    Eric Morton

Eric D. Morton
Road Runner Operations Manager
Groupware International

From: Jim M Voth <vothjm@JLHA.COM>
Subject: Gte Well...
Date: Tue, 13 Jul 1999 15:58:23 -0400

Jose:
Get well soon. You have been a tremendous asset on every team that you
have played for as well as being instrumental in bringing the home-run
era to baseball. Your powerful offensive style brought baseball back to
the forefront of sports. It is very unfortunate that so many potential
home runs were victimized by injury, however your HOF numbers speak for
themselves. I wish you the best in whatever the future may bring.
Your fan,
Jeff Voth

From: "robertjh" robertjh@email.msn.com
Subject: Retirement "NOT"
Date: Tue, 13 Jul 1999 12:57:29 -0700

Jose, baseball and the fans need the mature, witty, and talented Canseco for a few more years. Rest, Rehab, and Stay Loose. Some of that Cuban coffee will have you back in no time. Chuck in Burlingame,CA.

From: NCage98@aol.com
Date: Tue, 13 Jul 1999 16:23:25 EDT
Subject: Jose Please!!!!

Dear Jose, you are probably one of the best baseball players in baseball
right now , and one of the best all time!! The first 40/40 man!! You have to
be good to do that , and look at the company your in with that feat!! WEll I
hope you get better soon man, you have to come back to baseball, nobody can
hit homeruns like you Jose!! Dont Retire!!!!!! Baseball needs you!! Can
somebody please tell me where I can find a Canseco jersey?????

From: Rita_Alvarado@crosstimbers.com
Date: Tue, 13 Jul 1999 15:36:22 -0500
Subject: JOSE

Jose, you will be back in great form within a month, I know you can come back
you always do. Nothing can keep you down, I have faith in you all the way, and
when you come back "Chulo PAPI en todo el mundo."

DALE UN BESO Y ADIOS!!!

I will miss seeing you in the AlI-Star game. I am your biggest fan since you
started on the A's, I
remember when Ozzie was with you on the same team. Now I have the opportunity
to see you when you play the Rangers, I always cheer for you when you come up to
bat. I usually seat behind homeplate and call you PAPi. I hope and pray you
will be in Texas on the 17th & 18th of September.

Spend time with your daughter, and get back to do what you do best. "PLAY BALL"
P.S. Someday I would love to meet you... I have a few snapshots from you at
the Ranger games.

Date: Tue, 13 Jul 1999 14:08:33 -0600
From: web-play web-play@web-play.com
Subject: Get well man!!!

HEY MAN:

BEST WISHES,OMAR BACA,CD JUAREZ BIGGEST FAN.

From: Tiger10401@aol.com
Date: Tue, 13 Jul 1999 16:43:11 EDT
Subject: Get well Jose

Hey Jose!

I am saddened deeply to hear of your back injury, but luckily it is not
the end of the world. I know you were having a personal record breaking
year, but just come back better than ever next year and do better than this
year. You are and will always be my favorite baseball player. I hope you
feel better! Hope to see you playing baseball in the near future!

Your #1 fan,

Brad Caldwell, from Pittsburgh, PA

From: LGF1997@aol.com
Date: Tue, 13 Jul 1999 17:14:57 EDT
Subject: get well note for Jose

Jose- We have followed your career since the mid 1980s and we know that this
minor setback isn't going to sideline you for long. Don't get discouraged
and even think about retirement! You've still got lots of great plays left
in you, and we are anxious to see them all. Just remember you have lots of
loyal fans who are with you in spirit as you recover. God Bless you with a
quick recovery! --The Favatas--Tony, Laura and Lew

From: "s.salazar" <susisala@gte.net>
Subject: GET WELL SOON J.C #33
Date: Tue, 13 Jul 1999 14:22:08 -0500

WE IN LANCASTER CALIFORNIA WISH YOU THE VERY BEST, AND ALONG WITH OUR WISHES
OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU JESSICA, AND JOSIE.
LOVE ALWAYS YOUR FANS.
SUSIE SALAZAR.

Rob Martin

From: D-RAT@webtv.net (Jorge Almeida)
Date: Tue, 13 Jul 1999 17:36:29 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: Speedy recovery. Get well soon
    Jose

500 is a fact,you are a young man look at the kind of year
Ripken,Baines,and Chile Davis are having,and these guys are around 40
years old.And 600 is yet a possibility.Cheer up!
Jorge Almeida.
Miami

From: "Mike Haverland" <mhaverland@email.msn.com>
Subject: Get Well!
Date: Tue, 13 Jul 1999 17:56:23 -0400

Master,
This bites! Get well soon!
Mike Haverland

From: BEARSDENSPORTS@webtv.net (DENNIS CYBULSKY)
Date: Tue, 13 Jul 1999 19:06:16 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: Get well soon Jose, baseball needs you. That HR derby was garbage

without you. You would have won easy. Juan Iglesias friend, Dennis from
New Jersey.

Date: Tue, 13 Jul 1999 16:10:53 -0700 (PDT)
From: CHRIS M <buffdaddy2333@yahoo.com>
Subject: My Hero

Jose, right now you might be feeling alone, but belive me you have
more support than you can ever imagine. Jose since 1986 you have been
my hero, I have sood by you through good times and bad. And I want you
to know you have made me so proud, you have never, ever let me down.
Jose you are the sole reason I love baseball like I do, you are the
reason I started playing the game. I am now 23 and I still play right
field and wear #33. Jose please get well, because your the best hero
anyone could ever have....Chris

From: RDuncan304@aol.com
Date: Tue, 13 Jul 1999 19:23:08 EDT
Subject: get well soon jose

here wishing you a great recovery and hope you start feeling better ,
best wishes to you and your familia,our prayers
for a nice recovery!
FANS FROM
ALVISO,CALIFAS,
LOS MONTIJOS

From: PrplProwlr@aol.com
Date: Tue, 13 Jul 1999 19:31:26 EDT
Subject: Get Well

Jose get well soon our prayers are with you. Your still the MAN!!!!!

                                    Ron Charlton

From: FemQTintx@aol.com
Date: Tue, 13 Jul 1999 19:50:29 EDT
Subject: To a speedy recovery

Dear Jose,
just a note to let you know you're in my prayers. There is nothing I alone
can say to make this any easier for you, but I hope it helps in some way to
know how many loyal fans you have pulling for your swift and complete
recovery. I know how it feels to me each time when I feel I am finally
reaching my potential, only to have yet another thing placed in my way. I
tend to first think "This doesn't surprise me." Then something inside refuses
to accept it, and I get up, dust myself off, and give it my best go once
again. All that getting up and dusting off gets tiring at times, but it's
better than the alternative. I say all that to say this; You have proved
repeatedly, to yourself and others, that you can bounce back from almost
anything. Only you know what you are capable of health wise, but somehow I
can see you in the future, standing at the plate, taking that monster swing,
and trotting around the bases as only you can do. Even when we believe in
ourselves, its nice to know others believe in us too. For the record, I
believe in you.

With warmest wishes for health and happiness,
Tyra Walker
Argyle, Texas

From: "Barbara Vasquez" bvasquez@cascade-tech.com
Subject: YOU WILL BE MISSED
Date: Tue, 13 Jul 1999 16:59:57 -0700

Chris

From: "Ryan Sumner" <ryansumner@hotmail.com>
Subject: Don't give up now!
Date: Tue, 13 Jul 1999 17:52:24 PDT

Jose,
Don't even think of retirement, not when you are just getting on a role
again this year. Always have hope and remember God is with you and he will
give you strength to power homeruns into the upper deck in no time. But,
you have to help yourself and he will help you.
Sincerely
Ryan S.

From: BoSox11978@aol.com
Date: Tue, 13 Jul 1999 21:11:37 EDT
Subject: Get Well Soon!

Jose-
You've been having a great year and I think I speak for all of us devoted
fans when I say that I'm proud to be your fan. They've done surgery on you
before, and you came back strong, so I think you should be able to do it
again. You are without a doubt the main reason that I remain such a big
baseball fan.

I look forward to seeing you out on the field again soon, punishing those AL
pitchers for making the smallest mistakes.

Your fan,

Nathan Harris

From: "David Look" <d2thal@hotmail.com>
Subject: dont go joe
Date: Tue, 13 Jul 1999 18:18:54 PDT

Mr. Canseco

Hope to see you in the lineup this fall. Stay up, dude.

PEACE OUT!!!

KEEP THE FAITH!!

From: "Dave Ostang" <ebbjet@erienet.net>
Subject: Keep the Faith !!!
Date: Tue, 13 Jul 1999 20:33:36 -0700

Dear Jose,
I hope that you can make a full recovery from your back surgery. You
were having a terrific year on AND off the field. You have truly come FULL
CIRCLE. Don't give up on your dream of the Hall of Fame. If any one can do
it.... YOU CAN !!! Congratulations on your All Star selection, you will be
there again. Keep the Faith, don't give up.... that is not like you.... that
is part of being Jose Canseco.... Hall of Famer !!!! Good Luck, Get Well,
and God Bless you and yours !!!!!

Dave Ostang AKA ebbjet@erienet.net

From: Badboy2033@aol.com
Date: Tue, 13 Jul 1999 22:11:17 EDT
Subject: get well soon.

DEAR MR . 40-40,

MY NAME IS JOEL ROSS AND I LIVE IN MOBILE ALABAMA, AND I JUST WANTED TO SAY,
YOU BETTER GET WELL SOON. I WAS ON MY WAY TO TAMPA NEXT WEEK AND THEN YOU GOT
HURT. I REALLY WANT TO SEE YOU BASH ONE A MILE , SO HURRY UP AND HEAL UP.
THANKS

YOUR BIGGEST FAN(BESIDES MARK!)

JOEL ROSS

Date: Tue, 13 Jul 1999 22:48:43 -0400
From: Michael Bono <bono@shore.intercom.net>
Subject: Hang in There !!

Hello I'm just a huge fan who would hate to see you retire. I hope you
play long enough to get 500 homeruns. It is in your reach. However, I do
not want to see you hurt yourself where it will lessen your life after
baseball. You have to do what's best for Jose Canseco! I have followed
your career and have no doubts you will be back. I look foward to seeing
your first 65 homerun season.
Please take care, Michael Bono

Date: Tue, 13 Jul 1999 19:42:47 -0700 (PDT)
From: nikki ludwick <bre_ze@yahoo.com>

jose'
i know times are tough right now. and i was really looking forward to
seeing u in the homerun durby this past monday and the all star game on
tues. but hey don't get down. keep ur head up. we all miss u and hope u
get better real soon.

one of ur number one fans,
nikki

From: Lordfine50@aol.com
Date: Tue, 13 Jul 1999 22:45:58 EDT
Subject: (no subject)

jose i have been watching you since i was 7 years old. you are my favorite
baseball player. hurry back. i want you to stay around a couple more years
and go for that 500 home run total. i want to meet you someday. thank you.
get well soon.

Nick (16 years old)
Lordfine50@aol.com

From: "Robert I. Nuño PE, RPLS" nunorob@wt.net
Subject: Recovery
Date: Tue, 13 Jul 1999 21:37:42 -0500

Date: Tue, 13 Jul 1999 20:11:23 -0700
From: Greg Schaeffer <schaeff@nanosecond.com>
Subject: get well Jose

I would first like to congratulate you on the outstanding season you
have had so far. Second of all, I would like to wish you a speedy
recovory. I hope we will see you back on the field this year. I am a
long time fan and was very upset to hear that you were injured and would
not be attending the allstar game. I would like to wish you the best of
luck and hope to see you entertaining us with some more of your infamous
homeruns.

get well soon

Greg Schaeffer

From: "Carrie Gebhart" <gebhart@cwia.com>
Subject: Get Well Soon!
Date: Tue, 13 Jul 1999 20:42:06 -0700

Hey Jose. I am so sorry about your back injury and the timing of it.
Hopefully, this surgery will enable you to make a complete recovery and give
us a reason to read the box scores again. You gave us a very exciting first
half of the season, and we anxiously await your return.

Get well soon Jose! We miss you! You're the Bomb!

Carrie Gebhart

From: Parrot215@aol.com
Date: Tue, 13 Jul 1999 23:42:04 EDT
Subject: Re: [Canseconet.com] Get Well Soon Jose...

Hi jose,

My name is John Orofino from Los Angeles, California. I feel real bad
about your recent set back. It's only a set back, and not a serious one.
It only takes you out hitting at least 50 home runs or more. I still believe
in you and love watching you hit, and it doesn't matter if your used only as
a DH. Hope you really get well, and stay focused on your return to the
lineup. Once you do return back in the lineup, you can start having fun
again. Bye.

P.S. - Your still my favorite among the other home run hitters in the
game today.

From: "Tajima" knights@withnet.or.jp
Subject:
Date: Wed, 14 Jul 1999 12:41:30 +0900

And be a hall of famer.

From: JN7JN8@aol.com
Date: Wed, 14 Jul 1999 00:04:28 EDT
Subject: best wishes jose

Jose,
It seems like whenever you almost get back to where you were something
happens to stop you. I can hardly imagine the frustration that you must be
feeling. If I could have one wish it would be for your back to heal ,and for
you to make a complete recovery ,and come back next year with the same
numbers. It was so sweet of you to apologize to all the fans who would have
loved to see you in the All-star game, myself included. Anyway, I just wanted
to let you know that you are loved and in our prayers in Idaho.

                                       
                    Your fan always,
                                       
                        Jennifer Neeser

From: CTLights1@aol.com
Date: Wed, 14 Jul 1999 00:10:58 EDT
Subject: Get Well Jose

What a start for 99' ! Best wishes for quick recovery and a healthy 2000!
I have been following you since your start with the A's and havent faltered
hope. Come back swinging buddy....
Regards, Michael Gormley - Lighting Designer - Pigeon Forge, TN

Date: Wed, 14 Jul 1999 00:56:52 -0400
From: Chris Luccy <cal3@po.cwru.edu>
Subject: get well

Jose...we're all pulling for you. The Home Run Derby wasn't the same
without ya....

From: checkersmom@webtv.net (Sandra Roush)
Date: Wed, 14 Jul 1999 00:59:37 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: Back Surgery

I am so sorry to hear about your back surgery and can imagine the pain,
etc. that you had to go through. I was so looking forward to seeing you
in the home run derby and all-star game that I'm sorry this had to
happen now. I will be undergoing shoulder surgery next Wednes. (7/21) to
remove a bone as the swelling in my shoulder has become so bad, that my
bicep muscle ripped loose from my shoulder. They're going to remove the
bone to make room for the swelling and keep my rotator cuff from ripping
loose next. Living in PA I don't get alot of news here regarding your
convalescing time, etc. So, if you receive this msg., I would
appreciate if you could write back and let me know how you are doing.
Baseball is never the same, without you. Get well soon!

Date: Wed, 14 Jul 1999 00:02:11 -0500
From: nboards <nboards@memphis.edu>
Subject: (no subject)

Get well soon Jose, you are the best

From: Ryno187@aol.com
Date: Wed, 14 Jul 1999 01:19:13 EDT
Subject: Get Well Soon

Dear Jose,

    As one of your fans I wish you all the luck in the world for your
recovery. I hope you plan to make a triumphant return after the injury passes
so that you can hit your 500th homerun and be a shoe in for the Hall Of Fame.
Get Well Soon.

Sincerely,
Ryan

Date: Tue, 13 Jul 1999 22:21:02 -0700 (PDT)
From: Joe Bindel <jab51180@yahoo.com>
Subject: Best Wishes, Jose

Hey, Jose...I was devastated when I heard 'the news'.
It seems like you just can't catch a break. I cant imagine what would
be going through your mind at this point (frustation, obviously)All I
can say is good luck to you in health and in future decisions you
should make. I really have enjoyed watching you play (especially wheni
you played for Texas..i live an hour north of Arlington) and was at the
game this May 18th cheering for you when you went yard to centerfield.
I plan on attending again when you come back in mid - September,
whether you're back or not...Good Luck!
Sincerely, Joe A. Bindel

Date: Wed, 14 Jul 1999 03:52:25 -0500
From: Jason Davis <JMDAVIS1@mocha.memphis.edu>
Subject: Get Well Soon!

Jose,

I've been a COMPLETE fan for 11 years now. I've seen you overcome
many things, including the injuries. I haven't stopped being your
number 1 fan for a second. You have a lot of true fans who would never
abandon you and change favorite players. I couldn't picture myself
liking another player even a fraction as much as you. I know you can
return. I honestly think you'll have better bat speed than you did this
year. I know you'll try your hardest to return. I know you are a
warrior. Nobody has fought against so many injuries. You always come
through. You NEVER let down your fans. I saw that you apologized for
it, so I wanted to be sure and assure you that we're never let down.
Good Luck and return very soon.

Jason

From: dpsurvivor@webtv.net (diane poppler)
Date: Wed, 14 Jul 1999 06:30:13 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: Get Well Jose

I hope you are feeling better especially since you are I share the same
birthday. It is not time to fall apart, we are too young. You will be
back at bat very soon and know you will pick up right where you left
off. You are on my prayer list.

Diane Poppler
St. Petersburg, FL

From: "James Schlesener" <athletics_fan@hotmail.com>
Subject: Get Well Jose...
Date: Wed, 14 Jul 1999 05:03:16 PDT

You gave me so many great memories during your time with the A's...the '88
season alone will last me a lifetime...thank you Jose. Even though I can't
follow you as closely as I could when you played for the A's, I still enjoy
checking up on you everyday to see how you did...and Mark always keeps us
updated on the latest news about you. So take your time and get
healthy...your fans will be patiently waiting...then we'll continue the
countdown to HR #500. James Schlesener, Gridley, CA

From: "Michael Key" <oumak@hotmail.com>
Subject: Wish you the best
Date: Wed, 14 Jul 1999 14:11:44 CEST

Jose,

As a 13 year fan of yours, I wanted to wish you a speedy recovery and the
best of luck for a quick return. I have had a couple of knee surgeries and
can relate to the frustration an athelete feels when they are sidelined due
to injury. I hope you remember that only last week you sent a ball over 400
feet into the night. It's not time to hang 'em up yet. You're the only
player who can swing at a pitch and miss and still draw a reaction from the
crowd. Again, best wishes for your health, and we're all waiting to see you
at the plate again.

Sincerely,

Michael A. Key
U.S. Army
Schweinfurt, Germany

From: "Jeanne or Edward Bousquet" <cows@together.net>
Subject: Get Well Jose!!
Date: Wed, 14 Jul 1999 08:14:27 -0700

Get well quick wishes go out to you, Jose! We wish you a very speedy
recovery. We watched the ALL-Star Game but it just wasn't the same without
you. The replacement DH just didn't cut it. There IS no replacement for
Jose Canseco!! We wish you well and we will be ready to hear all the good
updates on you. Hope you will be back in the starting line up again real
soon but take your time and get completely well. Our thoughts and prayers
are with you. From your loyal fans, Jeanne & Amanda Bousquet at
cows@together.net

Date: Wed, 14 Jul 1999 09:05:26 -0700 (PDT)
From: Flloyd Morgan <flloydmorgan@yahoo.com>
Subject: Heard You Were Feeling Under The Weather...Cheer Up!!

Greetings from Toronto, Canada!

I'm 34 years old (male) and I saw my first live baseball game on July
2, 1999 (your birthday).

I saw you hit a great homerun. How exciting that was!
I went for my second game on July 4, 1999 and what did you do? Yet
another homerun. I must be your lucky charm!! (just kidding)

Now I'm hearing that you might retire? Dude, I need to see you hit
just one more homerun, please. I will always respect your decisions.
If you retire, I can deal with that.

Anyway, I hope you recover 150%. I, selfishly, would like to see you
play one more solid and injury-free season - just to show the world how
great you really are.

By the way, on your birthday, my friend Joanne sent you a birthday
card. We delivered it to the Dome just before the game on July 2,
1999. Hope you liked it.

Jose, take your time healing. You have tons of fans that want to see
you get better.

Take it easy, relax.

Flloyd

Date: Wed, 14 Jul 1999 09:23:20 -0700 (PDT)
From: "William O'Donnell" <o_donnell23@yahoo.com>
Subject: Get Well soon!!!!!!!!!

Well, first of all I am not a fan of the Tampa Bay DevilRays, but you
will be missed deeply by those fans. I missed you at the homerun derby
Monday. Just the swings you take make it worth the price of admission
wherever you play. McGwire and Griffey would have had some competition
if you were there. Take care and get well soon!!!!!!!!

Bill O'Donnell
Howell, New Jersey

From: SAPIMGO@aol.com
Date: Wed, 14 Jul 1999 12:51:34 EDT
Subject: CONOOOO JOSEEEE!!!

JOSE YO Y MI HIJO TE DESEAMOS UNA RECUPERACION RAPIDA Y VERTE JUGANDO
PRONTO.CONO VIEJO SANTIGUATE PA EL ANO QUE VIENE!!!!JEJEJEJE...JAIME Y CHRIS

Date: Wed, 14 Jul 1999 10:06:03 -0700
From: "ZACHARY LEAL" <zl773@oaklandas-fan.com>
Subject: get well

Jose,

Get well man, we need you back. I know it sucks that you had to miss the All-Star Game but youve over come a lot of adversity in your career and I know your going to get through this rough time also.

Zach
Denver,CO

Date: Wed, 14 Jul 1999 10:17:15 -0700 (PDT)
From: jonh brown <moises1998@yahoo.com>
Subject: FROM CUBA

HI,CANCECO,I HOPE YOU FEEL WELL DAY BY DAY,TAKE IT EASY BROTHER,TAKE
THE SITUATION A DAY AT THE TIME ,LOOK FOWARD AND THINK POSITIVE,IN CUBA
THOUNSAND OF FANS LOVE YOU AND WE HOPE YOU RECOVER SOON,WE MISS Y6OU
BROTHER BE GOOD AND TAKE THE MEDICINE,OK JA,JA,JA

Date: Wed, 14 Jul 1999 14:33:20 -0500
From: "MARLA MCGLONE" <MMCGLO@parknet.pmh.org>
Subject: Get Well Jose.....

Baseball without Jose Canseco will be like Texas without sunshine ( and you know there is no such thing).

If and when you do hang it up, it will be a dark day...not just here in Texas, but in all of Baseball. You are more important than the game....Hope you feel better soon....Hope to see you here @ the Ballpark in Arlington again....

Best Wishes,

Marla Lynn McGlone
Junior Staff Accountant
General Ledger / Cash Management
Accounting/Finance
Parkland Health & Hospital System
e-mail address : mmcglo@parknet.pmh.org
phone : 214.590.4131
fax : 214.590.4162

From: "Daniel Gohlke" <drgohlke@hotmail.com>
Subject: get well soon
Date: Wed, 14 Jul 1999 12:45:28 PDT

Jose,
Hope your back is better soon and hope you are back on the field soon.
Don't get discouraged we all want you to play real soon.
Dan in Toledo

From: "Cassie Lane" <cassielane@hotmail.com>
Subject: get well soon
Date: Wed, 14 Jul 1999 12:49:48 PDT

hey I hope you are feeling better really soon you are having such a great
year it is such a sham that this had to happen to you now. I am a big
bluejay fan and was really sad to see you leave

Take care,
Caitie Hase

Date: Wed, 14 Jul 1999 13:03:02 -0700
From: "cheri ballew" <cheriloves@canseconet.com>
Subject: speedy recovery

The All-Star Game sucked without you. But as thrilling as it would have been to
see you take your place on the field with the baseball greats, past and present,

in Boston, it's more important that you take care of yourself and be pain-free.
So please rest, rehab, spend lots of time with your daughter, and do what it
takes to feel your best physically and mentally, and your fans in Texas will
look forward to seeing you alongside Pudge, Raffy, and Juan at the Ballpark
Sept. 17, 18, & 19 -- that will be All-Star Game enough for me.

Con Afecto, Cheri

Best of luck. Get well soon. I broke my back & had a couple of surgerys, so I know what you're going through. Getting & feeling well again is the most important thing to do. It may take awhile, so hang in there & don't get discouraged..........Mike O.

From: polly@canseconet.com
Date: Wed, 14 Jul 1999 14:58:03 -0700
Subject: Get well Jose

My thoughts are with you at this time.
Get well soon.
Best wishes
Polly

From: newmessiah@mindspring.com
Date: Wed, 14 Jul 1999 15:01:37 -0700
Subject: Michael Deimel, wishing Jose good health.

When I was yonger, you (Jose) came to Atlanta (Castlegate Hotel) to sign autograph. My step-father took me to see you. I had my '86 Donruss rockie card with me that my father had purchesed for my birthday. When I got to you you were handed the card by someone next to you and you said to that guy that you had been waiting to see that one. I couldn't say anything, I was right in front of Jose Canseco. My step-father teased me about it on the way home and said that you were not even that great a player. I told him he was wrong someday you were going to hit 500 homeruns and would go to the Hall of Fame like Reggie Jackson, his favorite. I reminded him of it this year when you reached 400. He said that he was happy for me considering I took a lot abuse still wearing my old jerseys and stuff years after your last great season when you and hit 44 homers. I felt very gratefull that my choice in favorites was going to be imortalized in Cooperstown. Well when you got hurt I said well !
that is bad, and I was sad of course but knew you would be back. Then I read the other day in the paper that you might consider retirement. I almost cried, you would shut up all of the people that said you were washed up, if you made it, even if it took you playing half a year, every year to get there, you would be in the Baseball Hall Of Fame. That is the greatest acheavement in all of sports. Hold of retirement, don't let those people be right.

Some one that never stopped believing
Micheal Deimel
newmessiah@mindspring.com

Date: Wed, 14 Jul 1999 15:08:05 -0700 (PDT)
From: michael oxx albright <oxxford@yahoo.com>
Subject: Get Well Jose

Dear Jose,
I have been a fan for about 11-12 years now and still today I think you
are the best player out there. I hope the back surgery went well and
you recover soon. I also hope you don't retire because it would really
suck! But if you have to do it I think every Canseco fan will
understand.

Last year when the BlueJays were playing the Angels, that was my very
first baseball game I have ever seen. And for the luck of me I saw you
hit your 35 home run of last season and I almost sh#& my pants. Me
being a fan of your and getting the chances to see you hit a long one.
It was a huge thrill and I'll never forget it! Well hope you get better
soon and hope to see you at the plate int the future!!


A Huge Canseco Fan
Michael"Oxx"Albright

jose, just have a little bet w/ friends that you will still break 45 homeruns this year. good luck on recovery and on the 500 hr club. a big fan----randall parsons

Date: Wed, 14 Jul 1999 19:04:37 -0400
From: Steve & Mary Ann <levins@mindspring.com>
Subject: Need you back

Looking forward to seeing you back in the Trop soon. It has been great
watching you at the plate in person this year and I am looking forward
to your next monster shot off the catwalk. Get healthy Jose, and we'll
see you back in uniform in no time.

Steve Levin
Seminole, FL

From: BartandRon@aol.com
Date: Wed, 14 Jul 1999 21:01:56 EDT
Subject: Get Well Soon!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I have been a fan of yours since you first came up and I want to thank you
for all the years that you have given to all of us fans and the baseball
world. You are one of the greatest players ever to have taken the field. I
have always admired the way you have given 100% of yourself. I do not think
many peaople know how many times you played in pain. I want to also, thank
you for taking the time to give each and every fan of yours a smile or a
wave. I will be praying for your recovery and will always be PROUD to be a
JOSE CANSECO FAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Carol Secor
was3619@webtv.net

From: JCM163321@aol.com
Date: Wed, 14 Jul 1999 21:48:37 EDT
Subject: Get Well Soon Jose

Hey Jose, I've been a fan of yours ever since I was 8 years old and you've
been my favorite player ever since. I hope you get well soon cause we would
all like to see you play for a couple more years and end up with 500 home
runs so that one day we could watch you get inducted into the Hall of Fame
with 100% of the votes Get well very soon!

Jonathan C. Mitchell

Date: Wed, 14 Jul 1999 22:15:20 -0700
From: colin <c_perrie@hotmail.com>
Subject: Message For Jose

Hi Jose,
i'm so sorry that you are hurt again, i have been watching you for
quite some time now. Please don't retire!!!, i don't think baseball
would be worth caring about anymore if you wern't a huge part of it like
now. You are my inspiration, you have overcome this before i know you
can do it agian, You are the second greatest man in the world in my
heart, you stand beside Garth Brooks, you have brought me through alot,
for a man to have the ability to change then, i know that maybe some of
the people i really care about could do the same...
    Love you'r most devistated fan. you'r greatest follower, one of you'r
greatest fans, and the best JOSE CANSECO DEFENDER IN THE WORLD
P.S. i will never stop using 33 on everything i do, my uniforms and my
lotto tickets, oh yeah, i won't ever stop wearing your jearsy either.
GET WELL SOON PLEASE, YOU COULD STILL WIN THE HOME RUN RACE!!!!!

From: mrfrog@bellsouth.net
Date: Wed, 14 Jul 1999 21:16:27 -0500
Subject: Your Huntsville Fans

We wish you a speedy recovery, Jose. The Parkway you "dented" from home
plate is now being resurfaced. God Bless You. mrfrog.

From: MUH30CAT@aol.com
Date: Wed, 14 Jul 1999 22:02:23 EDT
Subject: (no subject)

Get well soon I missed your power in the all star game.I hope you make a
speedy recovery.
                                       
    Jeff Muha

From: BartandRon@aol.com
Date: Wed, 14 Jul 1999 22:21:43 EDT
Subject: Feel Better Soon

Dear Jose:

My best friend, Carol Secor, has been a fan of yours for over 10 years. She
is a loyal fan who has supported you no matter what team you are on. When
you were traded in 1992 it was quite a sad time, but you showed that being a
person of grace and character pays off.

I confess I was not always a fan, mostly because I'm a devoted Terry (the
best behind the plate) Steinbach fan. However, when Carol's mom was dying
from cancer 6 years ago you sent her an autographed photo and note. Only a
special person would do that. You also took pictures with Oakland fans on
picture day in 1997 when Mark McGuire was to high and mighty to do so.

You sir deserve kudos for surviving the abuse of the press and comments on
everything from your marriage to your cars. I. for one, have had quite
enough. Besides, you look so good in your uniform it is a crime that you
aren't a male model.

Anyone who survived Tony (I won't let them have dinner) LaRussa can bounce
back from surgery and the set backs of life. No matter what happens you have
many, many fans who are there for you.

And so I leave you with some thought provoking advice:
You're gonna win some
You're gonna loose some
And some are gonna be rained out!

Get Well Soon and for super laughs go see "Austin Powers two - The spy Who
Shagged Me !"

Love,
Carol's friend - Kathleen

Date: Wed, 14 Jul 1999 19:50:28 -0600
From: alacazem@rmi.net (Cynthia Zehm)
Subject: cozmico

Dear Jose,

I'm writing you this as my first opportunity to correspond with you,
hopefully directly, altho it is going via email thru Mark's website.

I, first of all, send you my very abundant Love and Light in the recovery
of your body, mind and spirit following your back surgery. I have
experienced the pain and injury of a herniated disc, so I know a bit of
what you are going through. I also want to tell you how ardent I have been
about following your career and wishing you success on every level,
personal and professional. I have much compassion for your challenges in
relationship and much admiration for your professional achievements. I
think you are the greatest, and can go on and on, but will not.

I am a professional astrologer/columnist, writer, counselor and artist.
While I do find you extremely attractive physically - as I'm sure everyone
does - I am primarily interested in your mind and spirit. I am aware that
you are an identical twin and this fascinates me astrologically. I live in
a most beautiful place near Telluride, CO - have you heard of it? - and
would love to see you come visit sometime. I'd be happy to show you around.
Also am offering my professional services in your recovery. Have you ever
had your chart done? This is a great time to do so! My phone # is
970-327-4141. Call and leave a number where I can reach you if I'm out of
the office.

Take care of yourself, and Very Good Luck!!!

Sincerely,
one of your true and loyal admirers,
Cynthia Zehm

Peace Love Joy, Cynthia Zehm * Box 101 * Norwood * CO 81423 * 970-327-4141

From: DLave92701@aol.com
Date: Wed, 14 Jul 1999 22:25:52 EDT
Subject: Get Well Soon, Jose

Jose,
    I just want to let you know that my thoughts and prayers are with you
as you recover from your surgery. It was a shame that this injury had to
happen when you were off to your best season ever, but sometimes life throws
us some wicked curves. You've batteled back before and have beaten the odds,
so I have faith that you will have a strong recovery and come back better
than ever. Don't give up hope on the future because you still have many great
years of baseball left.

God bless you ---
Rena

From: "Eric Fultz" EFULTZ@prodigy.net
Subject: josecansecogetwell
Date: Wed, 14 Jul 1999 21:47:46 -0500

No way Jose! I can't believe you're injured. Any way I just wanted to tell
you that you have been my favorite baseball player ever since I got your
card in a Cracker Jack box in '90...I was 7. McGwire & you should be on
MTV's Fanatic. That would be awesome!(I would be there even if I wasn't
picked).

Your # 1 fan,
Eric Fultz in
St. Louis, MO

(p.s: the line colors are the colors of the teams you played for in order...but not St.Louis. You should have been at the All Star Game and cranked one over the Green Monster! )

From: "Jim Farrand" <jimf@midohio.net>
Subject:
Date: Wed, 14 Jul 1999 23:13:22 -0700

jose i just thought that i would say get well and that as a fan if you
don't play for the rest of the season or if you don't play again that i'm
very proud of what you have done this season and your whole carear.i think
that your are a great baseball player,in fact i think your one of the best
to ever play the game.i know that there is a chance that you may never play
again and if you don't i know that i can speak for the rest of your fans by
saying that we are all very proud of you and wish that we could see you
play just one more time.

get well,

scott farrand

From: Gdelpozo@aol.com
Date: Wed, 14 Jul 1999 23:06:58 EDT
Subject: gilberto del pozo

hang in there go for the 500 hope you feel better gilberto

From: "Clinton" Witties@bigpond.com.au
Subject: Get Well Jose!
Date: Thursday, 15th of July, 1999.

From: CalderonJr@aol.com
Date: Wed, 14 Jul 1999 23:24:43 EDT
Subject: Hope you're in good spirits

Jose,

We met at a spring training game in Yuma in 1991, hope you're in good
spirits, and get well soon!

~Jesse

From: "Thomas Francis" <widget@williams-net.com>
Subject: Hang in there big guy!
Date: Thu, 15 Jul 1999 01:11:28 -0400

Life can bring some real hard knocks, that's true. You've had more than
your share this year. But one thing you've proven over your life in
baseball is that your considerable talent is secnd only to your ability to
come back. You ARE a winner! Hang in their pal. Never loose faith in
yourself and keep faith in God. Together, you can make it.

This is one Rays fan in Ohio (soon to be a Floridian) who can't wait to see
you back in action this September, and for many seasons to come. ON TO 500.

Don't get discouraged, big guy, it does more damage than any broken bone.
You've got a lot of us pulling and praying for you!

T.N. Francis - Ohio

From: Carmenksf@aol.com
Date: Thu, 15 Jul 1999 01:59:38 EDT
Subject: GET WELL SOON

JOSE,

Hello, I hope you have a quick and successful recovery from your back
surgery.
I really missed seeing you at the All Star game, I was looking forward to it
so much. I hope you get back on your feet real soon and continue to play as
"awesome" as you always have. Best wishes and my prayers are with you,
always.

Carmen Navarro

From: vicnchar@bellsouth.net
Date: Thu, 15 Jul 1999 02:38:08 -0700
Subject: So Sad

Get well Jose so sad to loose you this year , just got back from the
tropicana in july to see you the second time this year. I am a great fan
and will wear your shirt I bought proudly take care and get better
soon,. Charlene Santiago from North Carolina.

Date: Thu, 15 Jul 1999 02:37:15 -0400
From: Thomas Robert Fortier <junior@cybertours.com>
Subject: Get Well Soon

Hi Jose,
Just want to wish you a quick recovery. My buddy and I have followed you
for years and recently saw you in Boston on June 30 and Aug.1 when you
played a series against the Sox. Hope to see you on the field soon.
Baseball isn't the same without you. Best Wishes.
Tom Fortier and Jamie Micheliche
2 Manor Circle Apt.9 Sanford, Maine 04073

Date: Wed, 14 Jul 1999 23:52:53 -0700
From: Juan Oliverez <joliverez@monterey.edu>
Subject: Wishing you a healthy and quick Recovery

Que Tal, Hi Jose,

I wish you a speedy recovery. I am sorry about your injury and
surgery. I was looking forward to 60 or more homers from you. Now, I
just look forward to you coming back soon to play. If your body will
allow you to come back to play the last month or sooner, I hope that
you start where you left off.. Hasta siempre, Juan Oliverez

From: "3smiths" katrsbg@rosenet.net
Subject: Get Better
Date: Thu, 15 Jul 1999 01:15:25 -0700

(3Smith's)

Date: Thu, 15 Jul 1999 13:14:56 +0000 (GMT)
From: Jose Paez <josepaez33@yahoo.com>
Subject: To a speedy recovery

José, we all are wishing you a 100% recovery and all await to see you
walking up the red carpet to the podium at Cooperstown as a first
ballot nominee.

The best to you and the family,

José Paez

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Date: Thu, 15 Jul 1999 06:22:37 -0700 (PDT)
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From: "acabale@tampabay.rr.com" <acabale@TAMPABAY.RR.COM>
Subject: Best Wishes for Jose Canseco THE BEST POWER HITTER IN BASEBALL.
Date: Thu, 15 Jul 1999 09:03:33 -0700

My son Alfredo CabaleJr and I Alfredo Cabale Sr wish the best recovery for
Jose Canseco, THE BEST POWER HITTER IN BASEBALL. We don't think Jose should
mention the word retiring in any interview. We his fans are sure He will be
back to reach at least the 500 HOME RUNS MARK. We would like to say to Jose
that He has his PLACE BASEBAL' HISTORY and he should be back soon .

We wish the best for you JOSE AND
HOPE TO SEE YOU IN SEPTEMBER .

From: "Scott Hammer" <shammer33@hotmail.com>
Subject: Get Well Soon
Date: Thu, 15 Jul 1999 10:48:51 EDT

I hope Jose can come back and show the baseball world that he is still one
of the most feared and respected players in Major Leauge play. I hope that
he doesn't retire because I would probably stop watching baseball. Seeing
Jose crank out a homer makes me proud of being one of his biggest fans.
Get Well Soon Jose!!!

Date: Thu, 15 Jul 1999 11:46:00 -0400
From: Eb nicholeb@nscc.cc.oh.us
Subject:

From: "Johnny Vines" <big_johnny_v@hotmail.com>
Subject: WE MISS YOU
Date: Thu, 15 Jul 1999 13:44:45 CDT

Jose,
Thanks for playing so well this year. I'm really sorry that you had
to have the back operation, but it is probably for the best. I can't wait
until you come back so you can pick up right where you left off. Get well
soon. We miss you.
--Johnny Vines

From: "Campus Dimensions, Inc." <cdi-4c@worldnet.att.net>
Subject: get well
Date: Mon, 22 Jan 1996 22:57:38 -0500

Dear jose,
hi. i hope you have a speedy recovery. i am a huge fan. i have been a fan
since your days at oakland. I was disappointed you were unable to
participate in the homerun derby and all star game. i was looking forward
to seeing you play against the philadelphia phillies. you have never played
against the phillies.
sincerely,
kristin
keo53@hotmail.com

Date: Thu, 15 Jul 1999 11:56:57 -0700
From: "Mary Hall" <joses_best_tampa_fan@canseconet.com>
Subject: Jose, Get Well Soon

Jose, You are an inspiration and a hero to thousands of people.
I am praying that the Lord heals you spiritually and physically.
You are not an unlucky person, even though it may feel that way.
Your talents on the field are not just at swinging the bat, Jose its also the
way you encourage fellow teammates, its the way you may your special charisma
reach from the field to the heart of each fan in the stadium. You have a way
that makes a fan feel like they have a one on one with you. That specialness
then spreads Jose, from teammates to other teammates and from fans to fans.
This is the truly specialness of your talents and you use that everyday whether
you are on the field or off of it.

Years ago I went through some real hard times, and often thought why me Lord why
me, but I continued to trust in him, and on his terms he made everything in my
life right. Don't ever give up Jose. The Lord will continue to use you as a
vessel to help others see the good things in life!

You are a beautiful person inside and out Jose! Thanks also
for making me feel special at the D-Rays games, especially when
you smile so nicely for pictures!!!!!! Love you Joseand get well soon!

Mary E. Hall,
Jose' #1 Tampa Bay Fan

Date: Thu, 15 Jul 1999 18:59:46 +0000 (GMT)
From: LISA SOPHIA PITTS <lisofia@yahoo.com>

Dear Mr Canseco,
I hope that you are feeling better since your surgery. Hopefully, this
procedure will permanently alleviate your back pain and allow you to go
on with your life and career.
I wish you the best and can only pray that I have not seen you in
action for the last time. I live in the Bay Area and was introduced to
baseball at about the same time that you began with the Oakland
Athletics. So, it would be difficult to imagine baseball without you.
But, the decision is yours. And you are the only one who can decide
what is best. Just know that whatever you decide, you will always be
my favorite player.
Always a Fan,
Lisa Sophia Pitts

From: Esteban Alcorn <ealcorn@FISHERIESSUPPLY.com>
Subject: get well
Date: Thu, 15 Jul 1999 12:34:33 -0700

You have already had an amazing season.
Never give up.
Get well soon.
From Esteban Alcorn

From: "Disco 106-Escape 88.9" disco.escape@codetel.net.do
Subject:
Date: Thu, 15 Jul 1999 16:03:59 -0400

From: GINAOAKLEY@aol.com
Date: Thu, 15 Jul 1999 16:54:50 EDT
Subject: HEY!

HEY JOSE THIS IS DAVID OAKLEY FROM RALEIGH NORTH CAROLINA AND I AM YOUR
BIGGEST FAN. I HAVE FOLLOWEDYOU ALL THROUGH YOUR CAREER I GOT OVER 350 OF
YOUR CARDS , POSTERS, NEWSPAPERS CLIPPINGS, MAGAZINES, SHIRTS, EVERYTHING.
THIS YEAR WAS BY FAR YOUR BEST AND EVERYDAY ID BRAG TO MY FRIENDS ABOUT HOW
GOOD A YEAR YOU ARE HAVING AND ALL THEIR FAVORITES WERENT. BUT I HOPE YOU
GET WELL SOON AND DO NOT RETIRE. I HEARD THAT AND I COULDNT BELIEVE THAT THE
THOUGHT WAS EVEN IN YOUR HEAD. YOU HAVE TO HIT 500 HOMERUNS.. YOU GOT 72 MORE
THATS ABOUT 2 SEASONS.. JUST TOUGH IT OUT AND PLAY ABOUT 5 MORE YEARS FOR ME.
WELL HOPE THE BACK GETS BETTER... YOUR BIGGEST FAN ..... DAVID OAKLEY

From: rookies101@webtv.net
Date: Thu, 15 Jul 1999 16:56:12 -0500 (CDT)
Subject: Get well

Hello from Indiana. Just a line to let you know how much I enjoy
watching you play. Get well soon, your friend Jack

From: Andrew9115@aol.com
Date: Thu, 15 Jul 1999 17:57:38 EDT
Subject: Get well soon!

Hey Jose,
I hope you will get well soon. My dad and me were so mad when you got
hurt. We just knew that you were going to break the record this year. But
then you got hurt. Even if you don't break the record this year I know you
will before you retire. Even if you don't ever break the record i will still
be your number 1 fan. I hope you get well soon becuase my family is supposed
to go see you play some time soon. And we were looking forward to it.

From: "david esterline" desterline@tc3net.com
Date: Thu, 15 Jul 1999 18:13:06 -0000

---David Esterline---

From: VALLEE25@aol.com
Date: Thu, 15 Jul 1999 18:34:32 EDT
Subject: can't wait to watch you play again.

I hope you play better then ever Jose. The Devil Rays are really going to
need you back in the lineup, so that the team can top the Yankees and make
the playoffs. good luck and hope everything works out.(Vallee25)

From: BEARSDENSPORTS@webtv.net (DENNIS CYBULSKY)
Date: Thu, 15 Jul 1999 19:23:40 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: Get Well Jose!
    I"m 52 years old @ have been following baseball all my

life. I'm your biggest fan @ so far this was the greatest season of my
life. But when you got hurt my season just ended. Please come back @
finish where you left of.
Dennis From New Jersey

From: Harber15@webtv.net (Jason Harber)
Date: Thu, 15 Jul 1999 19:55:53 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: get well

jose i wish you the best of luck in getting back to hitting your monster
homeruns!!!

jason harber

Date: Thu, 15 Jul 1999 19:07:04 -0500
From: Cara Lonsdale <taylor@peaknet.net>
Subject: Get Well Soon

JOSE,

     I hope you are starting to feel better and you are on
your way to a speedy recovery. I have been completly depressed over you
not being able to take part in the allstar festivities but that is the
way your luck always seems to be. I have a collection of about 300 of
your homeruns on tape and I look foreward to resuming my collection in
late August. Thanks for the many great memories over the past 14
seasons!                                                                 Bob Lonsdale                            
taylor@peaknet.net

From: "Aldo Felipe" afelipe@earthlink.net
Subject: HEY JOSE.
Date: Thu, 15 Jul 1999 21:02:45 -0000

ALDO.

From: "Joe Cummins" <joecummins@hotmail.com>
Subject: Get Well Soon
Date: Thu, 15 Jul 1999 19:07:46 PDT

Hey Jose, get well soon man. The game is not fun to watch
anymore without you in there.
Take Care,

Joe Cummins
joecummins@hotmail.com

From: DLEE9336@aol.com
Date: Thu, 15 Jul 1999 20:23:28 EDT
Subject: (no subject)

Hurry back! You're the greatest!
Donna Lee
Estes Park, CO

From: sallyclub@hotmail.com
Subject: Get well quick and hurry back Jose !!!
Date: Thu, 15 Jul 1999 19:33:12 -0700 (PDT)

sallyclub@hotmail.com has sent you an E-greetings(r) postcard!

To view your message, simply click the following Web address
anytime over the next three weeks:

http://www.egreetings.com/v/epDJnKeP3v

From: "Darren and Jenny" dnewton@media-net.net
Subject: you da boy
Date: Thu, 15 Jul 1999 22:40:31 -0500

you know you are the man and Griffey couldnt wipe your a$$

From: JaclynFL@aol.com
Date: Thu, 15 Jul 1999 23:21:25 EDT
Subject: Jose, its me, Steve's friend....

Just wanted to see how you're doing, when can you play golf again?? You
better be able to play soon, I want a real match, no handicaps or strokes,
from any tee you want. Well, hang in there, write me if you get a chance
with your normal email address. Mine's JaclynFL@aol.com
Take Care,
Jaclyn

From: orr@simcoe.net (TAmmy Orr)
Subject: GET WELL SOON JOSE!
Date: Fri, 16 Jul 1999 00:20:35 -0400

Get well soon Jose!

Baseball just isn't the same without you!

The chance to see you hit one out of the park is why I watch baseball, and
I can't imagine the game without you!

Becky Thomason

Date: Fri, 16 Jul 1999 01:53:21 -0400 (EDT)
From: JOSE JAUREGUI <eggman300@yahoo.com>
Subject: cansecos RETURN

WELL JOSE

HERE WE ARE WITH ANOTHER INJURY DONT LET IT GET YOU DOWN. MY PRAYERS
ARE WITH YOU AND I WILL BE IN ANAHEIM WITH MY BANNER THIS MONTH. SO BE
ON THE LOOK OUT. NO MATTER HOW BAD I GET YELLED AT I AM A FAN TO THE
END AND LET ME TELL YOU THIS IS NOT THE END. JUST TAKE YOUR TIME AND
GET WELL. THINK POSITIVE AND BE STRONG WE HAVENT CAME THIS FAR WITH YOU
TO LET IT ALL END. JUST KNOW THAT THERE ARE FANS OUT THERE THAT CARE
AND UNDERSTAND YOU. I WILL LIGHT A CANDLE FOR YOU THIS SUNDAY AT CHURCH
YOU ARE IN MY PRAYERS.

A FAN IN LOS ANGELES CA.

JOSE JAUREGUI

From: "Mike" miken@firstva.com
Subject: Get Well
Date: Fri, 16 Jul 1999 03:32:15 -0000

From: TEQWLEMON2@aol.com
Date: Fri, 16 Jul 1999 06:51:17 EDT
Subject: Hey Jose!

Dear Jose,
Please keep a stiff upper lip and get yourself strong again. Your real fans
miss you very much! Get back out there and start swinging that bat so we can
see that sweet swing of yours! Don't even think about retiring Jose, you are
young and strong and possess a talent to special to retire this soon.
Take care and stay positive. You have hundreds of thousands of fans who love
you and need you.
Always your fan and friend,
Diane Loya

Date: Fri, 16 Jul 1999 08:11:24 -0400 (EDT)
From: Kathy Griffin <stuntdriverbb@yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: Speedy Recovery

Dear Jose,

In 1985 my son who is now a fireman, was only 9 years old and wanted me
to start collecting baseball cards, because he was. I told him that
there were so many players and cards that it was too much to keep up
with. Plus the fact that he was collecting too. He begged me to
collect even if I just picked one player and only collected that
person. Guess who I picked -- Ma