Despite the fact that the Cubs had won 89 games, this fallout was decidedly unlovable, as the Cubs traded superstar Sammy Sosa after he had left the season's final game early and then lied about it publicly.

In recognition of his accomplishments as a hitter, Sosa won the Silver Slugger award ( an award for offensive output, voted on by managers and coaches ) in and in 1998 through 2002.

He won the AL Silver Slugger award, but his comeback was missed by most fans because of the home run race in the National League between Mark McGwire and Sammy Sosa.

The Cubs did come back, with a dramatic two-run home run by Sammy Sosa in the bottom of the ninth to tie the game, but the Marlins won the game in 11 innings 9 – 8.

With such players as Fico Lopez, Mario Morales, José Sosa, Earl Brown, Jose Santos, Santos, Papiro Leon, Papote Agosto and many more, the Mets won championships in 1980, 1982 and 1989, while reaching the finals in 1981, 1983, and 1985.

from power, the Liberal Party was heavily defeated by the National Party candidate for president, Porfirio Lobo Sosa winning the presidency with, according to the Electoral Tribunal, over 1, 212, 846 votes and 56. 56 % of the national total of valid votes ( in all participation as acknowledged by the tribunal was of 41 %) compared with 816, 874 votes and 38. 1 % of the national total for Elvin Santos who was the Liberal candidate, and in the elections to the National Congress of Honduras the Liberal Party of Honduras won 45 seats from its previous 61, out of 128 seats in total.

After the Club World Cup participation, Estudiantes finished second in the 2010 Clausura ( with local favorite José Sosa playing on loan ), and won the 2010 Apertura after a protracted battle against Vélez Sarsfield.

In the 1996 – 1997 season Argentinos won the second division under manager Osvaldo Sosa to bounce back into the Primera at the first attempt.

Within that season, results improved, and several young players were promoted to the first team, including José Ernesto Sosa, who would later help Estudiantes become a contender ; three years later, the team won the League title under coach Diego Simeone, and in 2009, Estudiantes won the Copa Libertadores again, with Bilardo attending the final in Belo Horizonte and receiving a gift from coach Sabella — his " lucky " beige coat.

However, they eventually ended up in the relegation play-off against Genoa, due to a late Inter Milan goal assisted by a Rubén Sosa corner, which they won on penalties.

At the 2009 elections the National Party candidate for president, Porfirio Lobo Sosa won the presidency with over 1, 212, 846 votes and 56. 56 % of the national total compared with 816, 874 votes and 38. 1 % of the national total for Elvin Santos of the Liberal Party of Honduras, and in the elections to the National Congress of Honduras the National Party won 71 seats ensuring a governmental majority.

Its candidate at the presidential elections, Carlos Sosa Coello won 1. 0 %.

Furthermore, Sosa is one of only two National League players to ever reach 160 RBIs in a season, a milestone he reached in 2001.

Mays is one of five National League players to have had eight consecutive 100-RBI seasons, along with Mel Ott, Sammy Sosa, Chipper Jones and Albert Pujols.

The theatre's final performance before its closure for refurbishment works in 2005 was a concert on November 1 starring folklore singer Mercedes Sosa in performance with the Argentine National Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Pedro Ignacio Calderón.

His brother Ramón Rosa Lobo Sosa is a deputy in the National Congress for the department of Colón.

On August 15, Thome hit 599th and 600th homerun at Comerica Park to become the eighth player in Major League history to hit 600 homeruns, joining Babe Ruth, Willie Mays, Hank Aaron, Barry Bonds, Sammy Sosa, Ken Griffey Jr., and Alex Rodriguez.

Sosa played with four Major League Baseball teams over his career which spanned from 1989 – 2007.

On May 28,, Sosa announced that he instructed his agent not to offer his services to any Major League team for the 2008 season, and planned on filing for retirement, but never did.

On December 25, 2008, Sosa announced he intended to unretire and play in the World Baseball Classic and once again test the free agent market in hopes of signing for a Major League ballclub in 2009.

On June 3, 2009, Sosa announced his intention to retire from Major League Baseball.

** Sammy Sosa, Dominican Major League Baseball player

* April 4 – Sammy Sosa hits his 500th career home run off Cincinnati Reds pitcher Scott Sullivan in the seventh inning at Great American Ball Park, becoming only the 18th player in Major League Baseball history to hit 500 or more home runs, as well as the first Hispanic to do so.

He outhomered Sosa by 14 and was third in the League in home runs, behind teammate Dean Palmer ( 25 ) and Chris Cron ( 22 ).

As a Northwest League franchise ( dating back to 1979 in Medford, Oregon ), the Canadians have had players such as José Canseco, Pat Britt, Rod Beck, Rickey Henderson, Scott Brosius, Jason Giambi, Tim Hudson, Nick Swisher, Jeremy Brown, Troy Glaus, Sammy Sosa, Jason Windsor, Joe Blanton, Rich Harden, Travis Buck, Sean Triplett, Danny Putnam, Dallas Braden and Miguel Tejada.

Most of the area ’ s oldest buildings are located on this plaza, Calle Fernando Sosa, which leads to Villa Coyoacán and Calle Fernandez Leal.

He was named the NL Silver Slugger Award winner for the third base position, and he finished fourth in NL Most Valuable Player ( MVP ) voting, behind Barry Bonds, Sammy Sosa, and Luis Gonzalez.

After the retirement of Sandberg and the trade of Dunston, the Cubs had holes to fill and the signing of Henry Rodriguez, known affectionately at " H-Rod " to bat cleanup provided protection for Sammy Sosa in the lineup, as Rodriguez slugged 31 round-trippers in his first season in Chicago.

He matched what was then the single-season home run record by a right-handed batter, ( Jimmy Foxx, 1932 ); the mark would stand for 66 years until it was broken by Sammy Sosa and Mark McGwire.

Sosa was then a rookie for the Texas Rangers.

In 2003, he was part of an advertising campaign for Armour hot dogs with MLB players Ken Griffey, Jr., Derek Jeter, and Sammy Sosa.

In 1998, Sosa and Mark McGwire achieved national fame for their home run-hitting prowess in pursuit of Roger Maris ' home run record.

Sosa continued to hit for power and speed in 1994 but he also improved his batting average.

It was in this season that both Sosa and Mark McGwire were involved in the " home run record chase ", when both players ' prowess for hitting home runs drew national attention as they attempted to pass Roger Maris ' single season home run mark of 61 home runs that had stood since.

The year was not all good news for Sosa, however.

On June 6, Sosa was suspended for eight games.

According to the New York Times of June 16, 2009, Sosa had also tested positive for steroids at some point during the season.

On January 28, 2005, the Cubs traded Sosa to the Baltimore Orioles in exchange for infielder / outfielder Jerry Hairston, Jr., infielder Mike Fontenot, and RHP Dave Crouthers.

Under the deal, Sosa earned $ 17, 875, 000 for the 2005 season, with the Cubs paying $ 7 million of his salary.

By playing for the 2005 Orioles alongside fellow 500-home-run batter Rafael Palmeiro, Sosa and Palmeiro became the first 500 home run club members in history to play together on the same team after reaching the 500 home run plateau.

Sosa did not make the original edition, but for the 2005 update, with his career totals considerably higher, he was ranked at Number 95.

The contract included an invitation to spring training, where Sosa competed for a spot in the lineup with Nelson Cruz, Jason Botts, and other rookies / prospects.

On June 16, 2009 the New York Times reported Sosa was on a list of players who tested positive for performance-enhancing drugs in 2003.

In a recent interview with ESPN Deportes, Sosa said he would " calmly wait " for his induction into baseball's Hall of Fame, for which he will become eligible in 2013.