Jose Canseco Injects Nightline With a Shot of Cold Hard Truth

Jose Canseco was the top story on Thursday's Nightline, as Martin Bashir sat down with the controversial ex-big leaguer to discuss the allegations set forth in his new book, Vindicated: Big Names, Big Liars, and The Battle to Save Baseball. Canseco is one entertaining motherfucker, but not really all that compelling. He refused to produce any evidence to his claims about A-Rod (who reportedly asked Jose's advice on steroids dealers), asserting only that "The timing's not right." When Bashir stated that that answer wasn't good enough, Canseco responded, "Let's see if they call me a liar again." He does have somewhat of a point there, given that his allegations about Giambi, McGwire and Palmeiro have all proved true to a certain degree. Then again, that doesn't given him a free pass. Naming A-Rod seems a tad convenient and sure to help the book sell. Given that few look back at Canseco as one of the game's "legends," he seems to have adopted this "juicer" character as a means to keep himself in the limelight.

A note to anyone who is thinking about taking steroids: Do not ask the advice of Jose Canseco, for he will name you in one of his books. Ask Greg Anderson instead - he's more loyal.

Canseco also responded to allegations to he wouldn't name Magglio Ordonez if the Tiger slugger invested in his film project. He denied this. Does this mean there's going to be a Juiced movie. That sounds fucking awesome. And seeing as how he's in the same shape he was in 20 years ago, Canseco should just play himself. That's going to be way better than the Game of Shadows movie.

Here's a snippet of the interview...