A petition has emerged on Change.org, spearheaded by former Oakland Athletics slugger Jose Canseco, expressing his desire to become the manager of the Sacramento A’s upon their relocation. Canseco, known for his outspoken and attention-grabbing nature, announced the petition on Monday afternoon through his social media account. The petition addresses the team’s owners and decision-makers, requesting their consideration of Canseco for the managerial position next season. It emphasizes Canseco’s familiarity with the team’s history and culture, as well as his extensive knowledge of baseball, which he believes would be invaluable in guiding the team. During his playing days with the Athletics, Canseco earned four All-Star selections and contributed to two World Series championships from 1985 to 1992. The petition highlights his leadership qualities and expresses confidence that he can bring about a new era of success for the franchise in Sacramento. Canseco initially expressed his desire to manage the team upon their move to Las Vegas, but has since shifted his focus to Sacramento, as indicated in the petition. However, it is worth noting that the A’s currently have Mark Kotsay as their manager, who is in his third season with the team. Kotsay has a respectable record of 119-228 and has even been considered for managerial positions with other teams, such as the New York Mets. Despite Canseco’s petition, the level of enthusiasm among A’s fans for his potential appointment as manager remains unclear. As of Monday evening, the petition had gathered over 235 signatures, primarily requiring participants to provide their name and email address to support Canseco’s bid.
Jose Canseco Petitions to Become Manager of Sacramento A’s Upon Relocation
