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This reflection raises critical questions about accountability. Tom Ricketts, the Cubs' owner, has had a long-standing conflict with Sosa, who has been kept at arm's length at Cubs events under accusations of dishonesty regarding steroid use. The irony lies in the fact that ownership was complacent during the steroid era, even encouraging the home runs that captivated fans. This duality—where ownership simultaneously benefitted from and condemned players—exposes a hypocrisy that cannot be ignored.