Sammy Sosa begins training for return to big leagues

[Soriano12]

Associated Press

 

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic -- Sammy Sosa began training Thursday in hopes of returning to the major leagues.

 

"I feel like I did when I was a rookie," Sosa told The Associated Press. "I have a lot of spirit and a desire to return. I think I can play three or four more years in the form I am now."

 

 

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=2705612

[Soriano12]

I like comebacks, so go Sammy.

[cjbucks]

Don't bother me now - I'm busy not caring.

[Butterscup1679666578]

Don't bother me now - I'm busy not caring.

 

I sure am glad we got your insight then.

 

 

I hope he returns and does well. I love Sammy, he's still my all-time favorite. I hope for the best for him.

[Flames24Rulz]

Sign him up.

 

And yeah, I'm serious too.

[Butterscup1679666578]

Sign him up.

 

And yeah, I'm serious too.

 

A Jones/Sosa platoon would look mighty good.

[rickrolled]

just stay retired, sammy

[CheeseHead Cubs Fan]

Fire up the corked bat...

[jjgman21]

I'd take a flyer on him if he was willing to take a minor league deal.

[RichHillIsABeast]

I'd test him for 'roids before offering him a contract.

[Drew Doughty]

heh, weird. I just stumbled upon some Sosa memorabilia in my drawer and put it back up on one of my shelves to display.

 

It was 3 Sosa cards in a little display case that I got for my birthday in 2000 or 2001.

[don_kessinger_was_good]

Sign him up.

 

And yeah, I'm serious too.

 

A Jones/Sosa platoon would look mighty good.

 

A Floyd/Sosa platoon would be even better. Hey, as bad as Sammy was with Baltimore, his splits were still perfectly fine against LHP--

 

288/370/471, good for an 841 OPS in a ballpark not particularly friendly to RH hitters. In 2004 with the Cubs? Weird stats: 253/393/442 for an 835 OPS. Killer OBP, but all of his power was against RHP, where he posted a higher 850 OPS, but a sad 315 OBP.

 

An 840 OPS against lefties would sure complement either Floyd or Jones against RHP. Plus, I love Sammy, I want a happy ending with that story.

 

One final tidbit: Alfonso Soriano's hometown? San Pedro de Macoris. Aramis Ramirez and Felix Pie? Fellow Dominicans that IDOLIZE Sammy. I'm just sayin'....would a $1MM contract and a bench role kill the Cubs that bad? You can find room on the roster for the Freddy Bynum's and John Mabry's and Jose Macias' of the world in years past, but not Sammy Sosa?

 

C'mon Hendry, lighten up.....

[PrimeTime]

Sign him up.

 

And yeah, I'm serious too.

 

I have no respect for a guy who hit his wife over the head with a wine bottle...screw him

[CuseCubFan69]

How many Cubs have been successful when they return? Most have flopped or been average at best. Good luck Sammy wherever you go but I hope it's not in Chicago.

[rocket]

Sign him up.

 

And yeah, I'm serious too.

 

I have no respect for a guy who hit his wife over the head with a wine bottle...screw him

 

people still believe that?

[Mizzou]

I'm curious as to what teams would be interested. Whomever they are, I wish Sammy nothing but the best and hope he plays well! It's too bad the Cubs won't consider bringing him back.

[Wheelimus]

Won't happen, but sign him up Jimbo. Soriano to center, Jones and Sosa to right, Murton in left. Big potential there.

 

If he sucks, no loss, he can then officially retire a Cub with some dignity.

[frostwyrm]

If we fall out of contention it would be cool to bring Sammy in to keep the fans interested. If we're in the race I'd rather stay away from him.

[dew1679666265]

I'm curious as to what teams would be interested. Whomever they are, I wish Sammy nothing but the best and hope he plays well! It's too bad the Cubs won't consider bringing him back.

 

Peter Gammons said on Mike and Mike this morning that the Nationals were quite interested for cheap money.

I'd love to see Sammy come back. He's one of my favorite players and in my opinion would make a great platoon player w/ Jones or Floyd.

Like others on here, though, I seriously doubt it happens.

[The Voice of Reason]

Can you say Michael Jordan playing for the Washington Wizards? Don't embarass yourself Sammy, stay retired!

[goonys evil twin]

It truly is a shame that ego and other non-baseball reasons will be used for not bringing in a guy like Sammy to platoon with Jones (or Floyd) in RF. That could be a remarkably productive combo. But it has no chance of happening.

[Abe Frohman]

I would LOVE to see Sosa attempt a comeback with the Cubs. We could use a Sammy who is somewhat productive.

 

But let's be real, folks. This IS NOT going to happen. There is a different side of the card that WE don't see, and I have a feeling that Sosa/Cubs relationship is not a pretty thing.

[Roast]

I love sammy.

 

I'd love for sammy to come and play for some team, reach 600 HR's, and be productive.

 

That being said, I dont want him anywhere near the cubs because the fans would be ignorant pricks like they were when he left. And, I fear that his skillset is so far diminished by now it would be like Jordan on the Wizzards.

[BigbadB]

Yeah, it would be interesting, but can Sosa really handle what would likely be a significant bench role?

 

I think there are teams out there that should definitely consider it. The Cincinnati Reds being one of those teams.

[UK1679666180]

Sosa will need a major overhauling. His bat speed isn't quick enough for his stance and that hit to the head brought the element of fear to his game. He never stood as close to the plate as he did before the Torres FB.