CHICAGO, April 18 (UPI) -- Jose Canseco may have a chance to pursue his dream of 500 home runs after agreeing to terms on a minor
league contract with the Chicago White Sox Thursday.
Canseco, a designated hitter and part-time outfielder, had signed a minor league deal with the Montreal Expos but was released after batting .200 (7-for-35) with three home runs and four RBI in 14 games during spring training.
The 37-year-old Canseco, who batted .258 with 16 homers and 49 RBI in 76 games with White Sox last season, will be assigned to Class AAA Charlotte and be activated in time for Tuesday's game against Norfolk.
The American League Rookie of the Year with the Oakland Athletics in 1985, Canseco was the Most Valuable Player in 1986 when he became the first player ever to hit 40 homers and steal 40 bases in the same season. He also has played with Texas,
Boston, Toronto, Tampa Bay and the New York Yankees.
A six-time All-Star, Canseco is 22nd all-time on the home run list with 462. Among active players, only Barry Bonds (575) has more.
With the hopes of reaching the Hall of Fame, Canseco has set 500 homers as a goal. Each eligible member of the 500-member club has made it to the Hall.
The Cuban-born Canseco is one of just nine players with 400 homers and 200 stolen bases. He has hit more home runs than any other player born outside the United States.
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