Sammy Sosa commented Friday on his induction into the Chicago Cubs Hall of Fame, more than 20 years after last playing for the team.

Per Rogers, the Cubs long hinted that Sosa would have to apologize before being welcomed back into the fold, and he did so last month, saying: "There were times I did whatever I could to recover from injuries in an effort to keep my strength up to perform over 162 games. I never broke any laws. But in hindsight, I made mistakes and I apologize."

On Friday, Sosa explained why he finally decided to take the steps needed to fix his relationship with the Cubs, noting: "People grow up. That's what happened to me. To give that statement out, it was the right time for me. The response right away was incredible. Now, the door is open, I have to continue to contribute [to the organization]."

Sosa, 56, is one of the most prolific sluggers in MLB history, as his 609 career home runs are ninth on the all-time list.