[simple simon]

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic -- Sammy Sosa began training Thursday in hopes of returning to the major leagues.


"I feel like I did when I was a rookie," Sosa told The Associated Press. "I have a lot of spirit and a desire to return. I think I can play three or four more years in the form I am now."


Sosa hit the ball out of the park 15 times while training at a field in San Pedro de Macoris that is operated by the Japanese league's Hiroshima Carp.


The 38-year-old slugger said he had received calls from teams interested in signing him but declined to reveal their names.


He has not played since his 2005 season with the Baltimore Orioles, when he hit .221 with 14 home runs and 45 RBI.

ESPN.com - MLB - Sosa resumes training with aim of returning to majors

[simple simon]

ok, some of these owners are desperate and a little crazy........so i think it can be agreed someone will sign him

but whom ?

would you want Sosa on your team ?

i know i wouldnt want him on the Red Sox

does he still have what it takes ?

[Lefty Noob]

Word is that, like last year, the Nationals are showing the most interest. But they're not offering much money - half a million, I thought I heard - so only time will tell if that's something Sosa's willing to bite on or not.

[simple simon]

i guess it depends how much of his savings he blew on 'roids

[MJHMarc]

Originally Posted by Simplest Simon

would you want Sosa on your team ?

As the Dodgers, I would take Sosa and use him as a DH.

Look closely and catch my joke...

[azrael492]

If he is working out as much as he claims, I would take a chance on him. At first he refused the $500,000 contract. Now, he says he would take it just to prove himself.

Are you listening Krivsky!!!!

[Gotham Dark Knight]

Originally Posted by simple simon

ok, some of these owners are desperate and a little crazy........so i think it can be agreed someone will sign him

but whom ?

would you want Sosa on your team ?

i know i wouldnt want him on the Red Sox

does he still have what it takes ?

Texas or the Marlins should take him...he has a large Latin following...he would still help draw fans...and last I looked its still a business that needs to put fannies in the seat...

[simple simon]

Originally Posted by Gotham Dark Knight

...and last I looked its still a business that needs to put fannies in the seat...

yeah and if you cant get fans in the seats by putting together a team that wins, why not hire a side-show freak

[MJHMarc]

He should play in Tijuana, and not at the bars.

[WhiskeyTangoFoxtrot]

Yeah, bring back Corky!!!