Ryne Sandberg

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Theo Epstein's firing of Mike Quade and respectful passing on Ryne Sandberg indicates he's all business in Wrigleyville. (Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images) So, Mike Quade gets fired, and within a split second of the news breaking, the cries all over the city are for Theo Epstein to go out and hire former Cubs Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg. Epstein’s answer to the city? “The next manager must have managerial or coaching experience at the major league level.’’ And just like that, Ryno is no...Read Full Story

Hey Cubs fans, how nice would it be to have Ryne Sandberg join the new leadership regime in Chicago? (Ron Veseley/Getty Images) Ryne Sandberg, get ready because your time is now. By normal standards, Sandberg is still “paying his dues.” He has only been managing for five seasons after nearly a decade away from the grind of a full season. Granted, being a spring-training instructor gives you a taste of what it’s like to coach, but it’s no comparison to facing the day-in and day-out highs and...Read Full Story

Eliminating Ryne Sandberg from the Cubs managerial search appears a short-sided approach I didn’t expect from Theo Epstein. It’s understandable Sandberg’s lack of coaching experience at the major league level is a concern, there is something to be said from learning on the job as a base coach or bench coach at the highest level. But it isn’t as if Sandberg hasn’t paid his dues coaching successfully through the minor leagues as a leader for young men on and off the field—much like his...Read Full Story

From the moment Theo Epstein announced Mike Quade’s dismissal he made it clear Ryne Sandberg was not a candidate to become the Cubs new skipper. So I’m curious to know what would have happened if Jim Hendry had gone with Sandberg over Quade in the first place–assuming Ryno did as poorly or even slightly better than Quade as manager? For arguments sake, let’s assume Ricketts fired Hendry anyway, leaving Sandberg’s future in the hands of Esptein and friends. For all intents and purposes...Read Full Story

When Dallas Green came to the Cubs from the Phillies organization, he systematically plucked ‘his guys’ from the Phillie system to stock the Cubs for a playoff run. Within a year or two, the Cubs acquired Larry Bowa , Gary Matthews , Keith Moreland , Dickie Noles ,  Warren Brusstar , a young third baseman named Ryne Sandberg , and outfielder Bobby Dernier - all from the Phillies. Dernier went on to steal 45 bases and win a Gold Glove playing center field in Wrigley in 1984. In his ten major...Read Full Story

I believe Ryne Sandberg remains open to the possibility of managing the Cubs. And no, it’s not just wishful thinking on my part. Sandberg’s candor and diplomatic approach to answering this particular questions is the tell tale sign. Despite his every right to shun the Cubs after the organization snubbed him in favor of Mike Quade last year, Sandberg refuses to do so. Why? Because Ryne knows what we do–Jim Hendry and Mike Quade are far from a sure-thing in 2012. That alone gives...Read Full Story

Autograph and photo courtesy of the G Archives. Ryne Sandberg Back in my other life when I used to attend every baseball game, I used to love going to see the Chicago Cubs to meet slugger Ryne Sandberg.  Always a cool guy and he was very obliging to fans.  It’s too bad some of these current C-listers don’t take a lesson from someone who is the real deal. Happy birthday Ryne! Also born today:  singer Frankie Avalon, cyclist Lance Armstrong, actor James Gandolfini and actress Greta Garbo...Read Full Story

original photo by wfbakker2 In May of 2009, Fergie Jenkins and Greg Maddux’s number 31 became the most recent uniform number to be retired by the Chicago Cubs franchise.  They become members of a select group of Cubs players who performed at the highest level, became extremely popular and even became living symbols of the Chicago Cubs organization. So for you Cubs fans and Cubs historians, lets make the official list of Chicago Cubs retired uniform numbers .  Four out of six of...Read Full Story

Ryne Sandberg Chicago T-Shirt by Wrigley Support Ryne Sandberg with this Chicago player t-shirt. The team-colored jersey displays the team logo screen-printed on left chest, with the Ryne Sandberg name and number screen-printed on the back just like the real jerseys. Features: * 100% Cotton * Lightweight ribbed T-shirt * Screen printed graphics * Rib knit collar * Ryne Sandberg Name and 23 on back Rating: (out of reviews) List Price: $ 24.95 Price: Find More T-Shirts ProductsRead Full Story