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Critics argue that the Cubs’ stance is flawed, viewing it as an embarrassment to make Sosa “gravel” in a letter for something that was already widely known. The absurdity was palpable when it was mentioned how the Cubs have shown a lack of respect by allowing the number 21—once worn by Sosa—to be worn by multiple players. “The fact that they forced him to gravel in a letter admitting what we already knew is sad,” one commentator reflected, expressing frustration over how the franchise treated its former superstar.