A biography for Ryne Sandberghasn’t been written yet.
“If a hitter gets hot, I wouldn't take a hot hitter out of the lineup.”
“A lot of people say this honor validates my career, but I didn't work hard for validation.”
“Football, I thought, would be a tough sport to make a living in. There is no minor league. You either make it to the NFL or you don't.”
“I am not the type of person who can leave my game at the ballpark and feel comfortable that my future is set regardless of my performance.”
“Baseball wasn't easy for me.”
“When I'm arguing, I'm competing. I'm trying to win a game. And if that's what's called for, it's just a reaction.”
“You don't get hits if you're depressed.”
“I have to do what I have to do, and you have to go where the opportunities are.”
“Even if we're in fifth place in September, I get butterflies before a game. I'm nervous.”
“When did it - When did it become okay for someone to hit home runs and forget how to play the rest of the game?”
“If you're in the minor leagues, you want to get to the majors.”
“I got into pro ball at 18 and played until I was almost 39, non-stop.”
“Time and time again, I see former teammates, and we talk about it. It feels like we are all on the same page: We enjoyed the regular season, but we were disappointed in not making the World Series.”
“They use the word 'integrity' in describing a Hall of Famer in the logo of the Hall of Fame, and I think there are gonna be quite a few players that are not going to get in.”
“There is a lot to managing, and with almost four years under my belt, I believe I'm ready.”
“I let the players use their abilities and what they're capable of doing. If they're capable of stealing bases, I'm going to give them the green light. I'm going to teach them to pick their spots and to get a base when they can get a base.”
“I learned a lot in the Minor Leagues, spending six years there. I honed my skills, as far as coaching goes. I was able to work with the players in a lot of facets of the game.”
“I'd rather play a double-header than speak at a banquet, and if I went to Wrigley Field knowing I had to be somewhere two hours after the game, it would bother me all day.”
“The Phillies liked the work I had done with the Cubs, and really wanted me there. They were on the phone as soon as my contract was up in Chicago, and it was just a great feeling to be wanted, to be appreciated for the work you do.”
“There was Shawon Dunston and Mark Grace, and together we were a double play combination for ten years.”