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It's too early to judge the Juice Era stars.(BASEBALL)
Much as it might disappoint a society that craves instant analysis, it's too early to determine Sammy Sosa's legacy. His 17-year career cannot be wrapped up in a tidy blog, column or sound bite. We need more time.
Time to think. Time to gain information and perspective. Time to sort out exactly what happened in the Steroids Era, and chances are that might not be any easier in 20 years than it is today.
On its surface, Sosa's story should be one for the ages: A skinny kid from the Dominican Republic grows into one of the most prolific sluggers in baseball history. Sosa, the only player to hit 60 or more home runs in three different seasons, ranks fifth on ...
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