The future of Ryne Sandberg
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Now that the Chicago Cubs have named Mike Quade as the team’s permanent manager, it’s unknown what Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg will do now.
A source close to Sports Illustrated’s Will Carroll says the “Cubs wanted Sandberg as bench coach.” AOL FanHouse’s Ed Price says the Cubs expect Sandberg to leave the organization and Pat Listach would be the team’s third base and bench coach if Listach does not manage the Milwaukee Brewers.
Sandberg, 50, was named manager of the Iowa Cubs in December 2009. He previously managed the Class-A Peoria Chiefs and Double-A Tennessee Smokies. Given his history with the club, he was the sentimental favorite to get the big league managerial position. With so many managerial turnovers this winter, it’s possible that Sandberg could manage elsewhere. He was recently mentioned as a candidate for the Toronto Blue Jays managerial job.

