sammy sosa announces he'll make an announcement

In a move that was typical of the strange ending of his baseball career, Sammy Sosa announced Wednesday that he'll announce his retirement sometime soon.That's right, an announcement that he's going to make an announcement.Sosa has seen an incredibly awkward fall from grace on Chicago's North Side, where he became one of the greatest power hitters in the history of the game.Between 1992 and 2004, Sosa was the overwhelming face of the historic Cubs franchise. He came to the Cubs in a now infamous trade for George Bell before the 1992 season and was an intriguing player upon his arrival. Sosa was a good defensive right fielder who had batted leadoff for the White Sox and showed 30-30 potential.In 1993, Sosa's first full season at Wrigley Field, he would hit 33 home runs and steal 36 bases. He also had 12 outfield assists, showing off his strong arm and establishing himself aThe future was looking bright for Sosa and the Cubs.s a premier defensive outfielder in the National League.As his career progressed between 1995 and 1997, Sosa would continue to put himself into the conversation of the elite run producers in the National League. Over those three seasons, Sosa would hit 112 home runs and drive in 338 runs.