For several years the new ownership of the Chicago Cubs has kept the door open to a possible reunion with Sammy Sosa. The ex-Cubs superstar hasn't been back with the organization since he walked out of the final game of the 2004 season and was then traded to the Baltimore Orioles. Well, whatever slim chance there was of a reunion is now over after Sosa's latest comments according to the Chicago Tribune's Paul Sullivan.
According to Sullivan's sources, the Cubs are done with Sosa.
Whatever chance Sammy Sosa had of reconciling with the Cubs apparently is over. According to multiple sources, Sosa’s comments in an interview with blogger Chuck Wasserstrom were deemed so bizarre it convinced the organization to close the door on the possibility of ending his 13-year exile. (Paul Sullivan)In his interview with Chuck Wasserstrom, Sosa made some outlandish comments, comparing himself to Jesus Christ when asked about the speculation that he used PEDs and also claiming, "when nobody knew who Chicago was, I put Chicago on the map." You can read more of Sosa's comments here. https://www.sportsmockery.com/2017/02/sammy-sosa-compares-jesus-christ-regarding-ped-use/ You can hate Sosa, love him or fall somewhere between those sentiments, but there's no denying that for about a decade he was the reason people were going to Wrigley Field. Sosa was putting asses in seats and the Cubs couldn't be happier. Now, no one is saying Sosa isn't wrong in some areas because obviously he left town burning every bridge around. His alleged PED use also ruined his reputation and it's safe to say Sosa is never going to admit that he used them. That might be one of the sticking points in why he hasn't been welcomed back because let's not pretend the Cubs care that much of PED use, considering Manny Ramirez is a big part of their minor league system working with young players. Anyway, that doesn't matter anymore because if the report is true, Sosa is basically banned for life from the Cubs? I guess. At no point do I think Sosa was going to swallow his pride and admit guilt, nor do I believe the Cubs would do the same and extend an olive branch without Sosa bending first. This latest, whatever Sosa was doing, was perfect for the Cubs, who have used it as a reason to shut the door on the once beloved Cub. Personally, I would have loved to see a reunion. Again, the dude was the man on the North Side for close to a decade. He was the franchise and yes he fucked up, but overall this entire fiasco could have been dealt better by both sides.
