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Additionally, the talk surrounding the potential retirement of Sosa's number further illustrates the divide between the organization's stance and fan sentiment. Where ownership has been insistent on maintaining a moral high ground, fans appear to be eager to recognize and honor Sosa’s contributions to the game, undeterred by the controversies that surrounded them.
A Humbling Journey
As Sammy Sosa prepares for potential re-integration into the Cubs community—hoping to participate in upcoming events—the sense of a long-overdue reconciliation hangs in the air. While many fans might have forgiven him long ago, the hurdles he faced with ownership and the organization's past demands paint a complicated picture of humility and public relations.