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Are the Cubs looking to make amends with Sammy Sosa?

Found January 20, 2013 on Bush League Chronicle: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Sammy Sosa,  Craig Biggio
TEAMS: Chicago Cubs,  Houston Astros
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On paper, Sammy Sosa is one of the greatest Chicago Cubs of all-time. The 7-time All-Star mashed 609 homers while maintaing a .273 batting average during his 18-year MLB career. Fans loved him, team owners wanted him, and sports writers awed over him. At least until allegations of performance-enhancing drugs surfaced at the tailend of his playing days.Sosa's link to steroids is one reason why the Cubs have broken off communication with the Dominican native in recent years. However, team chairman Tom Ricketts hinted at the possibility of reaching out to Sosa to help rekindle the relationship, on Saturday.‘‘Maybe we should revisit that,’’ Ricketts told reporters Saturday morning after a Q&A session with fans. ‘‘When we got here, there really wasn’t much communication, and we haven’t really focused on it. But maybe it’s an issue we pick up this year and see what we can do about it.’’Obviously, the club wants to have its former slugger back in some form or fashion, although to w...
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