Pay-Per-View Lie Detector Test for Slugger Canseco?

Former baseball slugger (and MVP) Jose Canseco appeared on "The Today Show" this morning, where he was interviewed by Matt Lauer about his new book, Juiced. The book is an autobiography from this minority athlete, but its biggest bombshell is Canseco's allegations of steroid use by some of the MLB's biggest stars.

Many have questioned Canseco's credibility, simply dismissing the message on account of the messenger. Canseco probably didn't help his case this morning by deflecting Lauer's pointed questions about whether Canseco is trying to earn more money to pay off debts.

Lauer also mentioned the "story" that Canseco is considering taking a lie detector test about his allegations--on pay-per-view. Canseco at first said he couldn't talk about it, then he apparently referred to the fact that such an event was being set up, presumably within the next month. Lauer's point, of course, was that Canseco is still trying to milk his allegations for money.

No doubt Canseco isn't making friends. Some of his former teammates, opponents and even his one-time manager Tony Larusso have dismissed Canseco in no uncertain terms.

Because of Canseco's "credibility problem," the issue--steroid use--is being bumped aside in favor of questions about Canseco himself.

I haven't read Juiced, but I hope to soon. Meanwhile, the media circus continues ...