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When Sammy Sosa announced that he was coming back this year, most of us scoffed. After being out of baseball for a year, what did he really have to offer? Turns out, a lot. Sure, he's only hit .253 for the Rangers this year, but he's also smacked 20 home runs with a team-high 90 RBI despite playing in just 111 games (and starting only 16 of the last 49). Michael Young, by comparison, is second on the team with 85 RBI in 149 games. So what does Sosa's future hold now? He turns 39 in November but still plans on playing. From the Star-Telegram:
Ron Washington wants Sammy Sosa back. And Sosa confirmed Thursday that he is eager to return to the Rangers in 2008. If ... "I'd like to hear what they have planned for me," Sosa said. "I'm interesting in hearing what the options are." ... "I did my job," Sammy said. "But let's see what happens."
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He wants to play in 2008. "No question about it," Sosa said Thursday without hesitation. "Of course, I'm playing ? next year. The numbers I have, even Japan is going to make that call.

"But I'm not going to Japan," Sammy quickly corrected. "I'm just saying."

Sosa Will Play Next Season ... But Where? - FanHouse - AOL Sports Blog