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Sammy Sosa, OF, Retired PlayersHot off the Wire Fantasy Sports NewsMLB | Sandberg thinks Sosa doesn't belong in HOF ESPNChicago.com reports former MLB 2B Ryne Sandberg said he does not think former MLB OF Sammy Sosa belongs in the Hall of Fame because of integrity issues associated with the steroids era, according to the "Waddle & Silvy" show on ESPN 1000. "I think it's very unfortunate. I think suspicions were there as they are with some other players. Those players are now put in a category of being tainted players with tainted stats. I think it's obviously something that was going on in the game. Players participated in it and as the names have come out I think that they will be punished for that," Sandberg said. MLB | Congress to investigate Sosa The Associated Press reports a congressional committee will investigate former MLB OF Sammy Sosa's denial that he used performance-enhancing drugs in response to a report that he tested positive for steroids in 2003. MLB | Sosa tested positive in 2003 Michael S. Schmidt, of The New York Times, reports former MLB OF Sammy Sosa is among the players who tested positive for a performance-enhancing drug in 2003, according to lawyers with knowledge of drug-testing results from that year. MLB | Sosa to announce formal retirement Yoel Adams, of ESPNdeportes.com, reports free-agent OF Sammy Sosa (Rangers) plans to formally announce his retirement soon. Yankees | A-Rod hires Reisinger as lawyer The Associated Press reports New York Yankees 3B Alex Rodriguez hired lawyer Jay Reisinger, who also worked for free-agent OF Sammy Sosa (Rangers) and SP Andy Pettitte. Cubs | Bradley to wear No. 21 The Associated Press reports Chicago Cubs OF Milton Bradley will wear former OF Sammy Sosa's No. 21 in 2009. Rangers | Will not pursue Sosa Anthony Andro, of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, reports the Texas Rangers will not pursue free-agent OF Sammy Sosa (Rangers), according to general manager Jon Daniels. MLB | Sosa willing to return MLB.com's Steve Gilbert reports OF Sammy Sosa (Rangers) has not ruled out returning to Major League Baseball in 2009. "I still don't have an offer, and I shouldn't be looking for offers out there," Sosa said "Any team who wants to sign me should have the initiative and make an offer." MLB | Sosa welcome to play for Dominican Republic in WBC The Associated Press reports Stanley Javier, general manager for the Dominican Republic national team, said free-agent OF Sammy Sosa (Rangers) is welcome to represent the Dominican Republic during the World Baseball Classic next season. MLB | Sosa says he'll retire after WBC ESPNdeportes' Enrique Rojas reports free-agent OF Sammy Sosa said he'll retire after the 2009 World Baseball Classic. MLB | Sosa will retire ESPNews reports free-agent DH Sammy Sosa (Rangers) will retire at the next World Baseball Classic, which is in 2009. Cubs | Banks supports Sosa The Chicago Tribune reports retired Chicago Cubs OF Ernie Banks is a solid supporter of former Cub OF Sammy Sosa and will try to bridge the gap between Sosa and the team's front office. "Maybe there is a possibility with everything changing and new leadership—new owners and stuff. I'm going to try to bridge that gap a little bit. Try to have him come back and throw out the first pitch and possibly sing 'Take Me Out To The Ball Game.' That would be a good start," Banks said. Rangers | Sosa does not plan to return to Texas Jayson Stark, of ESPN.com, reports free agent DH Sammy Sosa (Rangers) does not plan on returning to the Texas Rangers in the 2008 season. Sosa wants to have more plate opportunities and the Rangers could not guarantee him the amount of at-bats he would like after the additions of OFs Josh Hamilton and Milton Bradley. "Sammy is very grateful and thankful to Texas for giving him this opportunity and for being receptive to bringing him back this season," Adam Katz, Sosa's agent, said. "But Sammy still wants to play -- ideally in a situation where he could get 400 to 500 plate appearances. If the right situation presents itself, he's available." Rangers | Team could bring Sosa back The Associated Press reports the Texas Rangers have had conversations with the representatives for free-agent DH Sammy Sosa about bringing Sosa back for the 2008 season in a more limited role. Sosa, however, would prefer signing with a team where he could get more playing time. MLB | Sosa named in Grimsley affidavit The New York Times' Duff Wilson is reporting free-agent OF Sammy Sosa (Rangers) is named in an affidavit of testimony from P Jason Grimsley, which was unsealed on Thursday, Dec. 20. Sosa's name was mentioned when Grimsley described a conversation he had with Baltimore Orioles teammates Miguel Tejada, Rafael Palmeiro and Sosa about how they would play after baseball banned amphetamines. MLB | Sosa not named in Mitchell Report The Chicago Tribune reports OF Sammy Sosa was not named in the Mitchell Report on steroid use in baseball on Thursday, Dec. 13. Rangers | Team staying in touch with Sosa Updating previous items, the Associated Press reports the Texas Rangers may still be interested in bringing free agent DH Sammy Sosa back in 2008. The Rangers didn't offer arbitration to Sosa, but they have had some general conversations with Sosa's agent about the upcoming season, according to Rangers general manager Jon Daniels. However, Sosa's agent, Adam Katz, is trying to get a feel for Sosa's value on the free-agent market. "We haven't exchanged anything," said Daniels. "We agreed to stay in touch." Rangers | Sosa not offered arbitration The Texas Rangers have declined to offer salary arbitration to OF Sammy Sosa, according to the Associated Press. MLB | Sosa hoping to return in 2008 Free agent DH/OF Sammy Sosa wants to return to the major leagues next season, as long as a team offers him a contract worth at least $7 million, according to the Associated Press. "I feel victorious, and I think I proved that I have what it takes to stay in the major leagues," he said. Sosa hit .252 with 21 home runs and 92 RBI over 114 games with the Texas Rangers in 2007, after having sat out the previous season. He said he expects offers next week, when teams begin negotiations with free agents. Rangers | Sosa files for free agency The Sports Network reports Texas Rangers DH Sammy Sosa has filed for free agency. Rangers | Sosa named Outstanding Comeback Player finalist The Providence Journal reports Texas Rangers DH Sammy Sosa was named a finalist for the American League Comeback Player award, which will be selected on Oct. 27. Rangers | Team has interest in bringing back Sosa Dave Sessions, of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, reports the Texas Rangers would like to bring DH Sammy Sosa back next season, although general manager Jon Daniels is unsure what role Sosa would have with the team. Over the last two months of the season, Sosa was part of the platoon at designated hitter, batting mainly against lefties. Rangers | Sosa would like to return in 2008 Gil LeBreton, of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, reports Texas Rangers DH Sammy Sosa would like to return to the team for the 2008 season. However, he would like to see what the team has to offer on terms of playing time and will certainly be fielding other options as well. Rangers | Sosa drives in five runs Texas Rangers DH Sammy Sosa went 2-for-5, with a home run and five RBI, Friday, Sept. 15, against the Oakland Athletics, according to the Associated Press. He reached 20 home runs for the 13th time in his career, and for the first time since 2004. The five runs batted in moved Sosa into a tie with Frank Thomas (1,663) for 22nd place on the all-time RBI list, 32 behind Cal Ripken Jr. Rangers | Sosa slated for Friday start Texas Rangers DH/OF Sammy Sosa is slated to be in the starting lineup Friday night, Sept. 14, reports the Associated Press' Janie McCauley. Rangers | Sosa will not play Tuesday, likely starting Wednesday Tim Kirby, of MLB.com, reports Texas Rangers DH Sammy Sosa will not play in either of the team's games Tuesday, Sept. 11, as manager Ron Washington wants to keep him fresh for the team's game Wednesday, Sept. 12. Rangers | Sosa smacks 607th homer The Associated Press reports Texas Rangers DH Sammy Sosa hit his 607th career home run and 19th of the season off Oakland Athletics RP Colby Lewis on Sept. 9, in a 12-9 win. Rangers | Sosa wants to play in 2008 The Associated Press reports Texas Rangers DH Sammy Sosa does not plan to retire after this season. "If it's not here, it will be somewhere else, believe me," Sosa said. "I feel great. Definitely, I want to play another year." Rangers | Sosa delegated to reserve role T.R. Sullivan, of Rangers.MLB.com, reports Texas Rangers DH Sammy Sosa has been delegated to a reserve role. Rangers | Botts may take at-bats from Sosa The Dallas Morning News reports although Texas Rangers DH Sammy Sosa was not dealt at the trade deadline, there is a chance he could lose some playing time as the Rangers would like to get OF Jason Botts some at-bats. The situation will be discussed when general manager Jon Daniels arrives in Cleveland Aug. 1. Rangers | Sosa drawing little interest T.R. Sullivan, of Rangers.MLB.com, reports Texas Rangers DH Sammy Sosa is drawing little interest from other teams as trade bait, despite being shopped heavily. Sullivan reports many teams are shying away from Sosa because of skepticism that he can be a consistent run producer in the middle of the lineup. Before the Rangers' game Monday, July 23, Sosa was on a 6-for-43 slump with one RBI in the month of July. Rangers | Sosa drives in five runs Monday T.R. Sullivan, of Rangers.MLB.com, reports Texas Rangers DH Sammy Sosa drove in five runs Monday, July 23, against the Seattle Mariners. Sosa also hit a home run in the game - the 603rd of his career, but the first since June 30. Rangers | Sosa out of Sunday lineup The Associated Press reports Texas Rangers DH Sammy Sosa (head) was not in the starting lineup July 22 after getting hit in the head by a pitch the day before. Sosa said before the game that he was fine, and manager Ron Washington said he plans to have Sosa back in the lineup July 23 against the Seattle Mariners. Twins | Sosa could be good fit T.R. Sullivan, of Rangers.MLB.com, reports the Minnesota Twins are among the teams that could be interested in acquiring Texas Rangers DH Sammy Sosa before the July 31 trade deadline. The Twins this year have had low production from the designated hitter position; as of July 14, the Twins have gotten only three home runs and 38 RBI from the designated hitter spot this season. However, the team has thus far shown no interest in acquiring Sosa. Rangers | Team shopping Sammy T.R. Sullivan, of Rangers.MLB.com, reports the Texas Rangers' top priority before the July 31 trade deadline is to trade DH Sammy Sosa. However, because of Sosa's defensive limitations, it will be difficult for the Rangers to trade Sosa to a National League team. Also, as most teams are looking to acquire pitching before the trade deadline, hitters of Sosa's caliber are in low demand. Rangers | Sosa joins the 600 club The Associated Press is reporting Texas Rangers DH Sammy Sosa hit his 600th career home run Wednesday, June 20, against the Chicago Cubs. He becomes the fifth hitter in Major League Baseball history to crack the 600 mark, behind Hank Aaron, Barry Bonds, Babe Ruth and Willie Mays. Rangers | Sosa hits 599th career homer Texas Rangers OF Sammy Sosa hit the 599th home run of his career, Friday, June 15, against Cincinnati Reds SP Matt Belisle, according to the Associated Press. Only four other sluggers in major league history have reached 600 home runs - Hank Aaron, Barry Bonds, Babe Ruth and Willie Mays. Rangers | Sosa to get only one weekend start T.R. Sullivan, of Texas.Rangers.MLB.com, reports Texas Rangers DH Sammy Sosa will start only one game in the team's upcoming weekend series against the Cincinnati Reds. Rangers | Sosa struggling since last homer The Associated Press reports Texas Rangers DH Sammy Sosa went 1-for-4 with a double and three strikeouts on June 6 in his pursuit of becoming the fifth player in history to hit 600 home runs. Sosa is 7-for-44 with 15 strikeouts since hitting his 598th homer on May 22. Rangers | Catalanotto to get outfield start Wednesday T.R. Sullivan, of Texas.Rangers.MLB.com, reports Texas Rangers OF Frank Catalanotto (biceps) will get his first start in the outfield Wednesday, May 30, since coming off the disabled list. Catalanotto has been limited to designated hitter duties since Monday, May 21. DH Sammy Sosa will be back at the DH spot after spending time in the outfield with Catalanotto out. Rangers | Sosa would like to play another five years T.R. Sullivan, of Rangers.MLB.com, reports Texas Rangers DH Sammy Sosa is happy with his situation in Texas, and would like to continue his stay with the ballclub. "If they give me a contract, I'll be glad to play for five more years," Sosa said. "I think I've earned the respect of the guys here, I really like this ballclub and I feel good here. I'm definitely up to playing five more years." Rangers | Sosa sits Wednesday Ken Daley, of Texas.Rangers.MLB.com, reports Texas Rangers OF Sammy Sosa was out of the starting lineup Wednesday, May 23, as manager Ron Washington would like him to play in each game this coming weekend against the Boston Red Sox. Rangers | Sosa belts No. 597 T.R. Sullivan, of Rangers.MLB.com, reports Texas Rangers DH Sammy Sosa hit a home run Wednesday, May 16, against the Tampa Bay Devil Rays. The home run was Sosa's 597th of his career - three away from the 600 milestone. Rangers | Sosa given the day off T.R. Sullivan, of Texas.Rangers.MLB.com, reports Texas Rangers DH Sammy Sosa was given the day off Tuesday, May 15. MLB | Medical records sought by Mitchell The New York Times' Duff Wilson reports investigators of steroid use in baseball are seeking medical records from at least two of the game's premier sluggers over the past dozen years, Texas Rangers OF Sammy Sosa and former Baltimore Orioles 1B/DH Rafael Palmeiro, along with records from dozens of other players suspected of using performance-enhancing drugs, a baseball official with direct knowledge of the request said. Rangers | Sosa sits Sunday The Associated Press reports Texas Rangers OF Sammy Sosa (head) did not play Sunday, May 6, after going 0-for-9 in the two games since being beaned on the head May 3. Rangers | Sosa returns to lineup The Associated Press reports Texas Rangers DH Sammy Sosa (head) went 0-for-4, Friday, May 4, against the Toronto Blue Jays. He had been beaned in the head by New York Yankees RP Brian Bruney the day before. Rangers | Sosa injury update Clarifying an earlier item, Sports Network reports Texas Rangers DH Sammy Sosa (head) had been hit on the helmet by a pitch Thursday, May 3, causing him to depart from the game. The pitch knocked his helmet off his head. Sosa briefly went down on his knees before walking to the dugout unassisted. Rangers | Sosa hit in head; leaves game Yahoo! Sports reports Texas Rangers DH Sammy Sosa (head) left the second game of a doubleheader in the bottom of the sixth inning Thursday, May 3, after being hit in the head by a pitch. Rangers | Sosa gets routine day off T.R. Sullivan, of Texas.Rangers.MLB.com, reports Texas Rangers DH Sammy Sosa received a routine day off Tuesday, May 1. | Feature LinksFantasy Football Weekly Playbook FREE Fantasy Baseball
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