Jose Canseco, Hero?
Calling Jose Canseco a rogue I can fathom, but barely. Calling him a hero demeans those who were.
Chabon is witty and eloquent, but he ascribes characteristics to a man he truly doesn't know. Only Canseco knows why he has written his book. His actions point to a man looking for money; for another minute of fame. He is not an abuser who has seen the error of his ways and wants to point to the dangers. He actions are of the jealous man; of a lonely man who needs attention.
As far as Chabon thinking Canseco was a baseball great? I also watched those games. He burned bright I'll agree, but the flame extinguished quickly. His steroid use didn't help his career. His best years were his first four. In 17 years of baseball he managed to play 150 or more games for the season only five times.
Sorry, Mr. Chabon, Jose Canseco is no hero.
