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Jose Canseco, the outspoken former Oakland A’s outfielder, has launched a petition to become the team’s manager once they relocate to Sacramento. The petition, which seeks 1,000 signatures, has already garnered significant support with over 750 signatures as of Monday afternoon. Canseco, known as one of Major League Baseball’s most controversial figures, played for the A’s from 1985-1992 and again in 1997. He was the American League’s MVP in 1988 and helped the team win the World Series that year.

Former Oakland A’s slugger Jose Canseco initiated a petition on Change.org, urging the team’s owners and decision-makers to consider him as their manager once they move to Sacramento. Canseco, a four-time All-Star and two-time World Series champion during his time with the Athletics (1985-1992), believes his leadership and baseball acumen could lead the team to success in its new city. The petition highlights Canseco’s familiarity with the team’s culture and his eagerness to take on the role. While the A’s currently have Mark Kotsay as their manager, Canseco’s petition expresses his desire for the position upon the team’s relocation. As of Monday evening, the petition had garnered over 235 signatures.