WATCH: Sammy Sosa returns to Wrigley Field for first time in 21 years |
Tony Crumpton
· · 5 hours ago
Marquee Sports Network's Cole Wright and Cliff Floyd talk with Bruce Levine about Sammy Sosa's long-awaited return to Wrigley Field and Pete Crow-Armstrong's legacy as the next great Chicago Cubs outfielder.
Check out the video below:
Video summary/cliff notes:
(00:01) Sammy Sosa returns to Wrigley Field for the first time in 21 years, visibly emotional and in awe of the modern clubhouse, repeating: “Wow… wow.” 😲
(00:47) Cubs commentator Bruce praises the moment, calling it huge for fans and the franchise, emphasizing that Sosa is one of the most iconic Cubs of all time.
(01:14) They compare the old clubhouse to the new one—saying the old one could fit inside the new one “five or ten times.” Sosa’s return is seen as well-deserved recognition.
(02:10) Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong (PCA) meets Sosa, calling him “super supportive” and praising his love and enthusiasm for the game. The meeting felt surreal. 🤝
(04:42) The broadcast compares Sosa and PCA—both outfielders with strong fan connections. A joking new fan nickname is coined: “Pete’s People.” 😆
(05:54) They reflect on Sosa’s charisma and crowd impact, with fans showing up early just to see him sprint onto the field—describing his energy as electrifying.
(06:53) PCA shares how special it is to get ovations from the Wrigley bleacher crowd when walking out to play defense. He says, “those are my people.” 🫶
(07:29) There’s speculation about PCA’s All-Star potential—he won’t compete in the Home Run Derby but is playing at a high level, with 60 RBIs already in early June.
(08:32) Analysts praise PCA’s maturity, adaptability, and situational awareness. He’s described as doing “veteran-type stuff” despite being early in his career.
(09:41) Final remarks reflect on the nonlinear journey of baseball success and how fans are “cherishing the moment” watching PCA evolve, much like they once did with Sosa.
