Ryne Sandberg leaves Cubs- ESPN

[Saintbird]

http://sports.espn.go.com/chicago/mlb/news/story?id=5761212

CHICAGO -- After being passed over for the Chicago Cubs managerial job, Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg will not be back with the organization next season.

Sandberg, who managed the past four seasons in the Cubs' minor-league system, finished runner-up to former interim manager Mike Quade, who was hired on Oct. 19.

"I don't think it was ever in his plans to be in the minor leagues after this year," Cubs general manager Jim Hendry said. "Whatever opportunities he looks to is up to him. He'll always be welcome here. He knows that for the future, if he chooses he wants to come to spring training, that would be great. If he wants to pursue opportunities with someone else that would be up to him."

After learning he lost out to Quade for the managerial spot, Sandberg admitted he was disappointed and said he needed time to digest the news and weigh his options. He said he believes he's ready to manage in the major leagues.

Very interesting, I would think that he may be in some new managerial discussions in the coming year.

Thoughts?

[Frobby]

I wonder if Buck would consider him for Bench Coach if Wakamatsu gets hired somewhere as manager?

[sangar]

If I'm understandings correctly Samuel is not signed yet. I'll bet Sandberg would make a good 3B and infield coach.

[TonySoprano]

So, the Orioles aren't the only club after all to alienate one of it's HOF members.