The movie “Moneyball” inspired Jose Canseco not to give up his dream of playing again in the majors. After his unpopular steroid book Juiced in 2005, the major league considered him an outcast. The slugger detailed in that book his use of anabolic steroids as well as named other baseball players who are also into PED’s like Mark McGwire, Rafael Palmeiro, and Jason Giambi. After years of struggling, Canseco does not lose hope that he can still return to the major league.

Wanted to be in the Oakland A’s

Just recently, the baseball slugger tweeted his desire to be back at Oakland A’s. He’s hoping that A’s general manager Billy Beane will give him a chance to be their designated hitter. Canseco played for the Oakland A’s and even got the 1988 American League MVP while playing for the team. “You know what my dream would be? I would love to come out to the Oakland Coliseum again and take batting practice,” he tweeted. Beane has no response yet on Canseco’s statements.

Canseco last played for the Chicago White Sox. He had 17 years of professional baseball experience and worked for seven teams in the MLB. The slugger’s 462 home runs ended when he divulged the rampant use of anabolic steroids in the league which according to him could be around 85% of the MLB players were using banned performance enhancing substances.

Try Out at Quintana Roo Tigers

Canseco had a short stint in the North American Independent League last year. His role as a player and manager of the Yuma Scorpions showed that Canseco can still hit home runs. And he wanted to prove it again by trying his luck in the Mexican League. The slugger will be leaving the country to try out for the Mexican League champion Quintana Roo Tigers which is based in Cancun. “Back in baseball I knew I would play this year you just gotta believe in your dreams,” Canseco tweeted. “Leave on redeye tonite to start spring training with AAA Quintana Roo Tigers tomorrow. Team won league championship last year,” he added.

Quintana Roo Tigers is part of the MLB minor league system though not affiliated with any major league club. This baseball team won several championships already and the latest is the 2011 Championship. Tigers president Cuauhtemoc Rodriguez clarified that there’s no contract yet for Canseco.

Life after the Majors

Canseco had a very difficult life after his post MLB career. He tried other sports but failed to gain the same popularity he had while still in the major league. Canseco participated in many celebrity boxing matches. He also tried his luck in MMA but he just suffer loses. He also participated in the TV reality show “Celebrity Apprentice.”

The baseball slugger also claims that he trains a group of minor leaguers at the On Deck Baseball Academy in Las Vegas. Canseco believes that he is still in shape. He maintains his weight, can swing just like the olden days, and use the same size bat. And proudly says that he’s off steroids.

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