“Any time you're in the coaching business or managing in the minor leagues, when you see a player who has made it to the major leagues, you get a thrill out of that.”

American baseball player, coach and manager

Ryne Sandberg was an American professional baseball player, coach, and manager. Nicknamed "Ryno," he played 16 seasons in Major League Baseball, starting as a shortstop for the Philadelphia Phillies in 1981 and later becoming a second baseman for the Chicago Cubs. He is best known for his long career with the Cubs, where he became one of the sport's recognized infielders. His public remarks tend to reflect the game, the discipline it demands, and the perspective that comes with years in baseball.