May 28, 2008 Sammy Sosa will retire after the World Baseball Classic in March of 2009, SportsTicker confirms. "Its part of the plan. It would be great if folks can see me for the last time wearing the uniform of the (Dominican Republic) National Team," Sosa tells the Dominican newspaper Hoy. The slugger adds that he is not currently looking for a major league job.
March 1, 2008 The Royals denied a report on ESPNDesportes.com that they were expressing renewed interest in signing Sammy Sosa to a contract, according to the KC Star. "Were very comfortable with the current group of players we have in camp competing for spots on our 25-man roster," GM Dayton Moore said. "There is no immediate desire to acquire other players through free agency." He might end up being a decent fit in Kansas City, but for the moment the team doesn't want to give him the guaranteed starting job that he's seeking.
February 25, 2008 Sammy Sosa is still hoping to play in 2008, but he is holding out for a full-time role after producing 21 HR and 92 RBI in just 412 AB last season for the Rangers. "There are some teams that have expressed an interest," agent Adam Katz said. "But he's looking for full-time work. We have part-time offers. But at this point we don't have a deal." Sosa was quite productive last year, but if he is waiting for a full-time job he could end up waiting an awful long time. He should be happy if a team will give him another 400 AB this season, and if he does, he figures to produce enough power to be an asset in a league specific scenarios.
August 28, 2007 Despite being a part-time player now, Sammy Sosa intends on returning to play again in 2008, according to the Dallas Morning News. "If it's not here, it will be somewhere else, believe me," said Sosa. "I feel great. Definitely, I want to play another year." Sosa has 17 homers and 74 RBI on the year, although he's hitting just .247.
August 16, 2007 Sammy Sosa's at bats continue to be limited, the AP reports. Ron Washington said that beginning on Thursday, Sosa would start just three of the next nine games.
