IN BRIEF : 125 M.P.H. Bit Much, Trooper Tells Canseco in His Speedy Red Jaguar

Jose Canseco, named most valuable player of the American League last year for his speed on the baseball diamond, was cited for the speed of his 1989 Jaguar in Miami early today.

The 24-year-old Canseco, stopped after his bright red car was spotted going an estimated 125 m.p.h. on Interstate 95 in south Broward County. Troopers caught up with him in north Dade County at about 1:25 a.m., said Florida Highway Patrol spokesman Lt. Tim Betts.

The Oakland A’s right fielder was cited for reckless driving and allowed to drive away, Betts said. “He was very reasonable. He did not deny it or say he did it,” said Betts. “He just accepted his ticket.”

The spokesman said the patrol is not calling the incident a chase and has no solid indication that Canseco was trying to avoid police.

Betts said he believes Canseco was alone but said Trooper Mandley was not available for comment. Canseco could not immediately be reached for comment.

The penalty for reckless driving could be imprisonment for more than 90 days, a fine of not less than $25 and not more than $500 or both, Betts said.

Canseco, a Miami resident born in Havana, was named MVP on a unanimous vote after hitting 42 home runs and stealing 40 bases, the first to hit 40 in both those categories in one season.