Two decades later, Sammy Sosa returns to Cubs spring training as a guest instructor
When Sosa was last at Cubs spring training he was a player working out at their old facilities at Hohokam Stadium. A decade later, the Cubs got a much-needed upgrade and moved to a different part of Mesa. “This looks like Disney World,” Sosa said. “It’s incredible, beautiful. We didn’t have that when we played.”
Sammy Sosa joins Cubs spring training for first time in 21 years: 'I feel like a player again'
Sammy Sosa watched his advice to Vidal Bruján put into practice as the switch hitter lifted a no-doubter over the left-field fence. He hopped out of the box as his homer landed halfway up the berm, in a nod to the Cubs legend sitting in the dugout Tuesday.
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CHICAGO — (AP) — Sammy Sosa jogged onto the stage ... “No. I'm referring, for example, look, 21 years out,” said Sosa, who played his last season with the Cubs in 2004.
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