Jose Canseo

 Yes, Jose Canseco is a cheater, but let's be frank, he was honest about it. And since he at least isn't lying to the world, it's kosher to have some fun and see what all his Showdown cards would look like. You may rule them illegal cards due to the nature of where his power numbers came from, but they sure make some fun to see.

1985, the story begins for Jose. A September callup, not a huge sample size to work with, but you can tell there's some power potential here.

Canseco was the favorite to win the 1986 Rookie of the Year award, and he didn't disappoint. He even was an All Star and landed some MVP votes. Some would shy away from a guy with a 1-6 K rate on his own chart, but it comes with the territory for a power hitter.

1987 was a big year for A's fans. McGwire joined the fray and had a mammoth power year as a rookie, which may have overshadowed Canseco a bit. But Jose showed his own rookie campaign wasn't a fluke with another 30 bomb year. The Bash Brothers were ready to send Oakland on a (what may very well be their final) major run of success.

MVP and World Series appearance. Not a bad year for Jose. Power stays strong but his on-base jumps, giving him more advantages and post his first 40 homer year.

Canseco was hurt in 1989 and missed the entire first half. He came back strong in the pennant run and helped Oakland win the World Series. Best homer chart to date if you're willing to live with the high strikeouts too.

Canseco helps Oakland complete the AL flag 3-pete in 1990 with another high on-base and normal high power card. World Series grand slams should be no surprise with a card like this. At this point, sky high strike outs shouldn't shock anyone either.

Canseco failed to return to the World Series in '91, but puts up a card that can compete with his MVP card. Great on-base, 17+ homers and a "low" 1-4 strikeout. And worth pointing out he can still play the field and run fast here.

'92 opens in Oakland, but as shocked as Canseco seems here, it wasn't as shocked as A's fans were when they found out about his trade...

...to the Texas Rangers. His "worst" chart for power, but this is another small sample size, so let's see how a full year in Texas does him...

1993 was not good to Canseco. Not only did his infamous blooper happen where he allowed a home run off his own head, but he also got hurt that year in a completely avoidable way. How did he get hurt? He tried pitching.

Yes, Jose Canseco tried pitching. And as you can see, he was a terrible option out of the bullpen. No strikeouts, only fly ball outs, and too many people able to reach off a 1 control chart. Even 10pts is overpriced.

Easily Canseco's best card in Texas. On-base and power are back to high levels Canseco is accustomed to. However, you may notice he has become a DH here. Perhaps the Rangers didn't want any more bone head plays in the outfield.

Canseco moved to Boston in 1995. Power stays great but the 8 on-base appears. And he stays a DH.

Back in the outfield in 1996. On-base to a perfect 10 and maintains that 17+ for homers. Best Canseco card in a long time. Just look at that tiny 1-2 strikeout on his chart!

Jose returned to Oakland in 1997. Ticket sales skyrocket, as did Canseco's homer potential, in exchange for an ugly 7 on-base.

Canseco went north of the border for 1998. The homer power explodes to 14+ to aid his career high in homers. That on-base stays 7, but it's a more worthy gamble with his homers. AND his speed returns to A status.

Canseco has an official Showdown card for his 1999 season, so let's skip to 2000. Back at DH, back at B speed, homer potential plummets back to earth (his showdown card in '99 was 16-20 homers) but at least the on-base is 9.

The Devil Rays put Canseco on waivers during their disaster plagued 2000 season. To keep him away from competitors, the Yankees grabbed him. There really wasn't a place for Jose on the Yankees, and he was miserable in the Bronx, but at least he got his 2nd World Series win (he went 0-1 with a strikeout in his lone appearance against the Mets). On-base stays at 9, homers are good, but he's slow and strikes out too much again. No doubles, barely puts the ball in play, a tough sell to add to your roster.

2001 saw Canseco sign with the Angels, but get released before the season. In June the White Sox gave him a shot and he submits his final MLB season. On-base at 11, homers at 18+, at least Jose ends his Showdown run the way he started.