One of the things that’s changed at Cubs Convention since Jed Hoyer took over as President of Baseball Operations is the distinct difference in tone between the Front Office panel and every ...

At the 2001 Cubs Convention, Sosa drew jeers during a contract dispute with Tribune Co. ownership. “It’s a free country,” he told reporters afterward. It’s still a free country, at least ...

After apologizing late last year — for what exactly wasn’t clear — and reconciling with the organization, Sosa’s initial return came at Cubs Convention in January. His appearance at spring ...

That opened the door for a reunion with his former team, which welcomed him back with open arms during Cubs Convention and promptly invited him to spring training along with other franchise icons.