Sammy Sosa and the Cubs have had a complicated relationship over the last few years.
It seems that bond is on the mend.
The former Cubs slugger on Thursday released an apology to the organization below.
SAMMY SOSA:
I left it all on the field for the Cubs and Cubs fans because I wanted to win and make the fans happy.
I loved to see the fans at Wrigley in the Right Field Bleachers every home game.
I understand why some players in my era don’t always get the recognition that our stats deserve.
There were times I did whatever I could to recover from injuries in an effort to keep my strength up to perform over 162 games. I never broke any laws, but in hindsight, I made mistakes and | apologize.
We accomplished great things as a team, and I worked extremely hard in the batting cage to become a great hitter.
Cubs’ fans are the best in the world, and I hope that fans, the Cubs and I can all come together again and move forward.
We can’t change the past, but the future is bright. In my heart, I have always been a Cub and I can’t wait to see Cubs fans again.
Sincerely,
Sammy Sosa
Sosa spent 13 years with the Cubs, hitting 545 home runs, garnering 7 All-Star Game appearances, 6 Silver Slugger Awards and the 1998 NL MVP Award.
Cubs chairman Tom Ricketts issued a response, located below.
TOM RICKETTS’ STATEMENT:
We appreciate Sammy releasing his statement and for reaching out. No one played harder or wanted to win more. Nobody’s perfect but we never doubted his passion for the game and the Cubs.
It is an understatement to say that Sammy is a fan favorite. We plan on inviting him to the 2025 Cubs Convention and, while it is short notice, we hope that he can attend. We are all ready to move forward together.
It has been years since we’ve seen Sosa back at Wrigley Field or the Cubs Convention.
Cubs Convention is January 17 through January 19 at the Sheraton in Chicago.