Slugger Sammy Sosa and first baseman Derrek Lee will be inducted into the Chicago Cubs Hall of Fame this summer, the team announced Friday at the annual Cubs Convention.

REGISTER HERECHICAGO – Chicago Cubs Executive Chairman Tom Ricketts announced at tonight’s Cubs Convention Opening Ceremony that former Cubs first baseman Derre

Sosa's apology was a longtime prerequisite for the Chicago Cubs to welcome him back into the club's good graces, and chairman Tom Ricketts also released a statement Thursday confirming that he would be invited to the Cubs Convention fan event.

Former right fielder Sammy Sosa will be inducted into the Cubs Hall of Fame this year, alongside former first baseman Derrek Lee, the team announced at the annual Cubs Convention on Friday.

The Cubs Convention began Friday, featuring fan-favorite players and new gear. Bob Uecker and Marty Brennaman were longtime friends and broadcasting legends who won Ford Frick awards from the National Baseball Hall of Fame.

The convention promises a weekend of panel discussions, autograph opportunities and the appearance of one of the best all-time hitters, fan favorite Sammy Sosa.

Organizers said they expect bigger crowds than normal this year with the return of legendary slugger Sammy Sosa.

While the Friendly Confines are still a bit too chilly for baseball at Wrigley Field, that isn't keeping Cubs fans from dreaming about the start of the upcoming season. Big crowds packed the Sheraton Grand Chicago hotel in downtown Chicago on Friday for the start of the annual Cubs Convention.