By Fred MitchellSammy Sosa joked on Tuesday about possibly marketing the skin lightening product that has caused an international stir.
Today the former Cubs slugger said he is not joking.
"If he feels it is of good quality, it may be something he will be endorsing and marketing in the United States in the near future," said Rebecca Polihronis, the former Cubs community relations employee, who spoke on behalf of Sosa. Polihronis said Sosa told her today he is not yet prepared to release the name of the product.
For the past couple of months, Sosa has been using the cream that he picked up in Europe, ostensibly to soften his sun-damaged skin.
Asked if Sosa, who turns 41 on Thursday, is pleased with the results of the cream to this point, Polihronis said: "So far he is."
Polihronis is not certain how Sosa came upon the product in the first place.
"He has been traveling all over the world," she said. "He could have met somebody anywhere. He is an actual ambassador for the Dominican Republic. He has been working with them to bring new businesses and help the unemployment rate in the Dominican. If he decides to bring (the product) over, he will let everybody know exactly what it is and how people can get it."Photo: AP
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