Sandberg interview

[CubColtPacer]

I thought people would want to know that Ryne Sandberg has been speculated as a possible option for the Orioles managerial position. He was on the radio show Inside Pitch earlier today and apparently he said that if the Orioles came calling he would listen. I don't think there has been anything official from the Orioles that they would be interested in Sandberg and I'm not sure if he'd leave even if they were interested with the Cubs managerial situation in flux, but I thought I'd pass it along.

[NCCubFan]

Please!

[Backtobanks]

And then we can hire Cal Ripken to manage. :-))

[rocket]

TYPICAL Sandberg move here. Only thinks about HIMSELF, never cared about the CUBBIES!!!!!

 

:evil: :evil: :evil: :evil: :evil: :evil:

[daske17]

TYPICAL Sandberg move here. Only thinks about HIMSELF, never cared about the CUBBIES!!!!!

 

:evil: :evil: :evil: :evil: :evil: :evil:

 

It's manageable to be important, but it's more important to manage.

[Old Style]

I highly doubt he takes any job until he knows for sure that he won't take over for Lou next year.

[Abe Frohman]

He didn't sound so "tied" to the Cubs in the interview either.

 

He also made the point that he signed with the Phillies after committing to go to college to be a quarterback, because he would be a professional athlete. He said the Phillies signed him, but the Cubs gave him the opportunity to play. Kinda made it seem like the Cubs gave him the opportunity to play, but the _________ will give him the opportunity to manage.

 

Lots of things to speculate, but we will see how it shakes out.

[tfarks]

Ryno is just playing a little hard to get. Hopefully it backfires on him and we just give Trammel the job.

[vance_the_cubs_fan]

I hope this happens. Sandberg was my favorite player. If he manages the Cubs, sooner or later, the fans (and maybe even me) will turn on him. I don't want to see that happen. He can go to Baltimore. I don't care about the Orioles, but could wish him well in the AL. When he sucks and the Oriole fans turn on him, it won't matter to me. Then he would be a failed manager and the Cubs won't look his way.

[UMFan83]

I highly doubt he takes any job until he knows for sure that he won't take over for Lou next year.

 

Why is that? I'm sure if Ryno had to choose between the 2 jobs he'd lean towards the Cubs, but the guy wants to manage, and there are absolutely no guarantees he'd get the Cubs job. There have been rumblings that he'd be considered but who knows if they really want a rookie manager to take over instead of another experienced vet. What if the ideal candidate who is already managing becomes available in the offseason?

[Sammy Sofa]

Lord, please let this happen.

[Old Style]

I highly doubt he takes any job until he knows for sure that he won't take over for Lou next year.

 

Why is that? I'm sure if Ryno had to choose between the 2 jobs he'd lean towards the Cubs, but the guy wants to manage, and there are absolutely no guarantees he'd get the Cubs job. There have been rumblings that he'd be considered but who knows if they really want a rookie manager to take over instead of another experienced vet. What if the ideal candidate who is already managing becomes available in the offseason?

If he thinks he has a good shot of getting the Cubs job after this season, I don't think he would take the Orioles job now. His preference is to manage here.

[UMFan83]

I highly doubt he takes any job until he knows for sure that he won't take over for Lou next year.

 

Why is that? I'm sure if Ryno had to choose between the 2 jobs he'd lean towards the Cubs, but the guy wants to manage, and there are absolutely no guarantees he'd get the Cubs job. There have been rumblings that he'd be considered but who knows if they really want a rookie manager to take over instead of another experienced vet. What if the ideal candidate who is already managing becomes available in the offseason?

If he thinks he has a good shot of getting the Cubs job after this season, I don't think he would take the Orioles job now. His preference is to manage here.

 

Has he said that? I would think his preference is to manage anywhere, and there are no guarantees he would get offered a job with the Cubs. The Cubs basically humored him by letting him coach the low minors when he asked to be considered for a managerial spot in 06. He surprised people by doing well at it, but I still don't know whether the Cubs are really actually considering it. The last 3 managerial hires they've made have been older, established managers with some level of track record. If they did go a different direction, I don't necessarily see them going with Sandberg just because he was a great player for them.

[treebird]

has anyone in this thread made any jokes about the orioles getting another one of our crappy guys from the minors

[Clem Fandango]

has anyone in this thread made any jokes about the orioles getting another one of our crappy guys from the minors

 

You just did. And bravo, sir. Bravo =D>

[NCCubFan]

I hope this happens. Sandberg was my favorite player. If he manages the Cubs, sooner or later, the fans (and maybe even me) will turn on him. I don't want to see that happen. He can go to Baltimore. I don't care about the Orioles, but could wish him well in the AL. When he sucks and the Oriole fans turn on him, it won't matter to me. Then he would be a failed manager and the Cubs won't look his way.

And if he does turn out to be a successful major league manager the Cubs could always consider him later when it's time to replace Trammel.

[ScrubMD]

This is one of those moments where I'm fine with letting my sentimental attachment to baseball overrule reasoned objections. I want Sandberg to manage the Cubs really bad.

[treebird]

This is one of those moments where I'm fine with letting my sentimental attachment to baseball overrule reasoned objections. I want Sandberg to manage the Cubs really bad.

 

why? so you can see him on tv everyday? would you be equally content if there was a reality show about him or something?

 

i don't understand why anyone would want someone they liked to manage the cubs if they thought they'd do a bad job (unless it was your dad or something and he could hook you up with tickets or tell you secrets about the players or whatever).

[Soul]

I find it interesting how it seems like a year ago, the general consensus was that Sandberg shouldn't be let near the Cubs. Now it seems to have totally turned around.

 

I'm being honest: I've never watched Sandberg manage. I really don't have a clue how he would do as Cubs manager. I do feel that the average Cub fan would love it. So from a PR perspective, it's probably a pretty good move to generate some excitement about the team. And ticket sales have been a bit tepid this year...

[Sammy Sofa]

I find it interesting how it seems like a year ago, the general consensus was that Sandberg shouldn't be let near the Cubs. Now it seems to have totally turned around.

 

Uh, what are you basing this on? Anyone rooting for Sandberg to manage the Cubs is still in a very small minority here.

[Soul]

I find it interesting how it seems like a year ago, the general consensus was that Sandberg shouldn't be let near the Cubs. Now it seems to have totally turned around.

 

Uh, what are you basing this on? Anyone rooting for Sandberg to manage the Cubs is still in a very small minority here.

 

Basing on nothing more than my observations of the conversation I've seen here.

[Sammy Sofa]

I find it interesting how it seems like a year ago, the general consensus was that Sandberg shouldn't be let near the Cubs. Now it seems to have totally turned around.

 

Uh, what are you basing this on? Anyone rooting for Sandberg to manage the Cubs is still in a very small minority here.

 

Basing on nothing more than my observations of the conversation I've seen here.

 

Then in all honesty you might want to pay more attention. Hell, I don't know how you could come to that conclusion based on just this thread alone. Every time this topic comes up you have people coming out of the woodwork to rant about what a terrible idea it is, and rightly so.

[Soul]

I find it interesting how it seems like a year ago, the general consensus was that Sandberg shouldn't be let near the Cubs. Now it seems to have totally turned around.

 

Uh, what are you basing this on? Anyone rooting for Sandberg to manage the Cubs is still in a very small minority here.

 

Basing on nothing more than my observations of the conversation I've seen here.

 

Then in all honesty you might want to pay more attention. Hell, I don't know how you could come to that conclusion based on just this thread alone. Every time this topic comes up you have people coming out of the woodwork to rant about what a terrible idea it is, and rightly so.

Look up about 6 posts. I don't recall seeing much of that at all before. I've seen several posts like it recently.

[SouthSideRyan]

1 guy saying he wants Sandberg.

[Sammy Sofa]

I find it interesting how it seems like a year ago, the general consensus was that Sandberg shouldn't be let near the Cubs. Now it seems to have totally turned around.

 

Uh, what are you basing this on? Anyone rooting for Sandberg to manage the Cubs is still in a very small minority here.

 

Basing on nothing more than my observations of the conversation I've seen here.

 

Then in all honesty you might want to pay more attention. Hell, I don't know how you could come to that conclusion based on just this thread alone. Every time this topic comes up you have people coming out of the woodwork to rant about what a terrible idea it is, and rightly so.

Look up about 6 posts. I don't recall seeing much of that at all before. I've seen several posts like it recently.

 

That's one post. You said "consensus." A scattering of people at best who think it's a good idea or wouldn't mind it is not a consensus. The majority opinion here is still clearly against him managing the Cubs, or at least him managing them after this season with no MLB experience as a coach or manager. You've always had a few people here who have been in love with the idea of Sandberg working for the Cubs somehow.