Ryne Sandberg Should Be Next White Sox Manager

[brett05]

Given that traditionally Jerry doesn't look for high priced managers (and rightfully so I must add), Ryne Sandberg is the best candidate out there. He has paid his dues and did it with championships. I believe he can handle the veterans good enough but his real asset will come in him developing guys like Beckham, Morel, etc. Ryne will bring fans into the park (yep Cub fans coming to the Cell) and he would benefit by keeping Cooper as pitching coach.

I don't see a negative to hiring him.

[X-Factor]

Originally Posted by brett05

Given that traditionally Jerry doesn't look for high priced managers (and rightfully so I must add), Ryne Sandberg is the best candidate out there. He has paid his dues and did it with championships. I believe he can handle the veterans good enough but his real asset will come in him developing guys like Beckham, Morel, etc. Ryne will bring fans into the park (yep Cub fans coming to the Cell) and he would benefit by keeping Cooper as pitching coach.

I don't see a negative to hiring him.

It would be an interesting pick, for sure. I don't think it would bring many Cubs fans to the Cell at all....not enough to show a big difference in #s.

Well, to clarify, if he wins, you'll see a direct correlation to rise in attendance...but him simply being there won't bring a boost, imo.

All that aside, he's going to be strongly sought after I believe...and the Cubs will be in the mix as well. Hendry screwed him (I'm sure he didn't realize at the time that Hendry was doing him the biggest professional favor of his life) but w/ him outta the mix and Quade most likely not coming back, he'll get strong looks on the north side.

Nice thought tho. It'll be interesting to see what direction both clubs go in w/ their managers.

[brett05]

I agree, not a BIG bump, but Sandberg alone is easily bringing in 2000 fans a game.

And I don't see him even entertaining the Cubs unless they are the only team calling. Owners never supported Ryne. Hendry may have passed him over, but Cubs Ownership should have done what Jerry did for Ozzie.

[HawkyTalky]

And not because he's a former Cub either....I have no problems with the Cubs whatsoever....I just don't believe that he's a very good candidate.

I know he's improved as a manager over the last year in the minors but, I'm still not convinced.

No more former players-turned-managers please.

[Gunzaan]

Fuck no. And half of the reason is because he is a former Cub.

[AE23]

I suggested this a while ago, half-jokingly. I dont see it happening.

[brett05]

Originally Posted by HawkyTalky

No more former players-turned-managers please.

Uhm, Aren't almost all the managers former players?

[brett05]

For the White Sox there isn't a better candidate out there and his help with Becham and Morel would be special.

[Mr. Cub]

[brett05]

If I am not mistaken he took a sub .500 AAA Phillies team and won the championship. He's won where he's been as a manager. I've come around 180 degrees. He's the man.