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. I don't think he's said that specifically, but he came to the Cubs when he decided he wanted to be a manager. He played basically his whole career with the Cubs. It just makes sense. I never said there were any guarantees he would get the job. I merely stated that if he thinks he has a good shot of landing the Cubs job, that he will not take the Orioles job right now. That is strictly my opinion. Maybe he jumps at the first big league gig he's offered, but I would guess that he prefers to manage the Cubs if given the choice.