I'm saddened to see that Ryne Sandberg will not be returning to the Cubs next season. Luckily for me I've never been a Cubs fan as this would really bother me if I were.
Growing up in Michigan I got more exposure to the Cubs than just about all the other teams combined. I used to watch the Cubs games with Harry Caray and Steve Stone announcing and Ryne Sandberg seemed to be the 2nd baseman forever.
What happened? Ryne retired and eventually was voted into the Hall of Fame. Four years ago he took a minor league managerial position and worked his way up to AAA. The Cubs recently used the recycled Dusty Baker and Lou Piniella as managers. Piniella abruptly retired this season. An interim manager was named, and after the season the interim tag was removed.
Needless to say Ryne was disappointed. These types of these happen all the time in corporate America when promotions are given out. One day you can be too young and the next too old. Or be in favor with a boss and then out of favor with a new one. The list goes on. Some seem to have a better go of it.
I guess I identify with this case from growing up with Ryne and then living and seeing these disappointments in Corporate America. I hope he finds a better opportunity, and another team takes him on. It will be strange to see him in another uniform.
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