Former slugger Sammy Sosa

Sammy Sosa is congratulated as he returns to the Cubs dugout after blasting a two-run homer in the first inning of a game on June 20, 1995.

Sammy Sosa laughs as he and the Cardinals’ Mark McGwire (not pictured) joke about whether it is “safe” for them to say hello before their game at Wrigley Field on Aug. 18, 1998.

Sammy Sosa watches his league-leading 25th homerun sail 430 feet to center in the third inning to lead the Cubs to a 8-4 victory over the White Sox at Wrigley Field on June 14, 2002.

There were plenty of signs rooting for Sammy Sosa on his quest for 500 home runs on Sept. 28, 2002.

Sammy Sosa reports to spring training on Feb. 19, 2003.

Sammy Sosa watch a spring training home run during a March 18, 2003 game in Peoria, Ariz.

Sammy Sosa smiles during batting practice prior to a game with the Reds on June 18, 2003.

Sammy Sosa after his 500th home run of his career on April 5, 2003 in Cincinatti.

Sammy Sosa recoils as a fast ball from the Pirates’ Salomon Torres shatters his helmet on April 20, 200.

Sammy Sosa acknowledges the cheers of the early arrivers before a Cubs-Mets game at Shea Stadium on April 2, 2003.

Sluggers Barry Bonds and Sammy Sosa have a little pregame fun on April 20, 2003.

The Cubs’ Sammy Sosa and the Giants’ Barry Bonds smile during batting practice prior to a game in San Francisco on April 29, 2003.

Sammy Sosa has an up-close meeting with “Challenger” the American Bald Eagle in the Cubs dugout after Memorial Day ceremonies on May 27, 2003.

Sammy Sosa watches the second inning of a game against the Pirates from the Cubs dugout on May 27, 2003.

Sammy Sosa breaks his bat in the first inning of a June 3, 2003, game at Wrigley Field. Umpire Tim McClelland notices something in the bat handle, and Sosa is later tossed from the game after cork is discovered in the bat.

Sammy Sosa speaks to media after game to discuss the corked bat incident during the game at Wrigley Field on June 3, 2003.

Sammy Sosa leaves news conference about his corked bat incident at Wrigley Field on June 4, 2003.

Sammy Sosa runs out to right field at the start of the game they way usually does — despite the looking corked bat controversy — at Wrigley Field on June 4, 2003.

As a fan holds a sign of support, Sammy Sosa heads towards the dugout at the end of his team’s 8-1 win over the Devil Rays at Wrigley Field on June 5, 2003.

Sammy Sosa acknowledges the crowd after his 2000th hit that came in the 7th inning against the Yankees on June 8, 2003.

Fans make their feelings known as Sammy Sosa bats in the eighth inning of a game against the Orioles at Camden Yards on June 10, 2003. Sosa, who singled in the at-bat, filed an appeal of his eight-game suspension for using a corked bat earlier in the day.

Sammy Sosa prior to game against the Dodgers at Wrigley Field on Aug. 15, 2003.

The Cubs’ Sammy Sosa and White Sox’s Frank Thomas speak at first base during a game at Wrigley on June 23, 2003.

Sammy Sosa gets swallowed up by the right field ivy as he robs the Marlins’ Juan Pierre of extra bases on July 9, 2003.

Sammy Sosa and Julian Martinez spray champagne on the fans by the Cubs dugout after clinching the division on Sept. 28, 2003.

Sammy Sosa throws from center field at Pro Player Stadium during the practice with the Cubs on Oct. 9, 2003.

Sammy Sosa strikes a pose during the team’s photo day on Feb. 28, 2004, in Mesa, Ariz.

Sammy Sosa and Cubs manager Dusty Baker have a chat at spring training on Feb. 29, 2004.

Sammy Sosa and Ozzie Guillen greet each other at spring training on March 13, 2004.

Sammy Sosa connects for a solo home run (his 547th all-time) during a game at Wrigley Field on May 8, 2004.

The Cubs’ Sammy Sosa and White Sox’s Frank Thomas share a laugh in the outfield before a game at Wrigley Field on July 3, 2004.

Sammy Sosa connects for his second home run of the game against the White Sox at U.S. Cellular Field on June 27, 2004.

Sammy Sosa connects for a home run in the rain at Wrigley Field on July 21, 2004. i

Sammy Sosa signs autographs for fans before the start of a game against the Birmingham Barons in Jackson, Tenn., on June 14, 2004. Sosa is on a rehabilitation assignment with the West Tenn Diamond Jaxx, the Cubs’ Double-A affiliate.

Newly signed Oriole Sammy Sosa at a press conference on Feb. 2, 2005.

The Orioles’ Sammy Sosa strikes a pose on photo day at spring training on Feb. 28, 2005.

Sammy Sosa is sworn in during a House Committe session investigating Major League Baseball’s effort to eradicate steroid use on Capitol Hill on March 17, 2005.

The Orioles’ Sammy Sosa looks up after hitting a two-run homer against the Reds on June 12, 2005.

A happy Sammy Sosa heads into the front of his home in La Romana, Dominican Republic on Nov. 11, 2006. He was expecting 700-1000 people at his 38th birthday celebration.

Sammy Sosa stands on his beach property in La Romana, Dominican Republic on Nov. 10, 2006.

Sammy Sosa and his wife Sonia greet guests at Sammy’s 38th birthday party in La Romana, Dominican Republic on Nov. 11, 2006.

The Rangers’ Sammy Sosa makes his appearance for spring training on Feb. 23, 2007, in Surprise, Ariz.

The Rangers’ Sammy Sosa has a laugh while taking batting practice before a game against the Devil Rays at Walt Disney World’s Wide World of Sports in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. on May 15, 2007. FLPE105

White Sox general manager Kenny Williams and the Rangers’ Sammy Sosa hug before the start of their game at U.S. Cellular Field on April 17, 2007.

Members of the Rangers greet Sammy Sosa as he heads home after connecting for his 600th career home run, off the Cubs’ Jason Marquis in the fifth inning on June 20, 2007.

The Rangers’ Sammy Sosa celebrates after hitting his 600th home run in the fifth inning against the Cubs in Arlington, Tex., on June 20, 2007.

After hitting his 600th home run the previous night, Sammy Sosa spent the day in the dugout resting during the Rangers’ game against the Cubs in Arlington, Tex., on June 21, 2007.

Sammy Sosa arrives with his wife Sonya at an event in Las Vegas on Nov. 4, 2009.