Ryne Sandberg Suicide watch

[R-V]

Screw you, Oleg.  I'll *never* apologize to yoU!

A lot of feelingshurtedness in hear todaY.

[CT III]

Ryne Sandberg is not saying if he's bitter about the Cubs.

And he's like a dessert at the Cheesecake Factory. No, seriously.

That is the biggest piece of shit intro I've ever read.

Brutal. I usually like Pearlman too. Today I'll be walking past the Cheescake Factory and scoffing before I head up 95 stories to The Signature Room to dine with clients for free. I might actually indulge in a real cheesecake when I'm done and smile sardonically about the half-assed shit the rubes down stairs are gnawing on. Go. Me.

Signature Room?  Are you going to go to The Willis Tower observation deck and check out the Navy Pier ferris wheel when you're done?  You should stop at Billy Goat for a beer and order some fries, just to hear their reaction.  Perhaps you can even spot Oprah on the street.  Take lots of pictures.

We get it, you're a Chicago Guy.

[Internet Apex]

Ryne Sandberg is not saying if he's bitter about the Cubs.

And he's like a dessert at the Cheesecake Factory. No, seriously.

That is the biggest piece of shit intro I've ever read.

Brutal. I usually like Pearlman too. Today I'll be walking past the Cheescake Factory and scoffing before I head up 95 stories to The Signature Room to dine with clients for free. I might actually indulge in a real cheesecake when I'm done and smile sardonically about the half-assed shit the rubes down stairs are gnawing on. Go. Me.

Signature Room?  Are you going to go to The Willis Tower observation deck and check out the Navy Pier ferris wheel when you're done?  You should stop at Billy Goat for a beer and order some fries, just to hear their reaction.  Perhaps you can even spot Oprah on the street.  Take lots of pictures.

We get it, you're a Chicago Guy.

That's something a local would know.

[CBStew]

There is a very funny subject line at the various baseball sites (ESPN, for instance) saying that Sandberg won't rule out returning to the Cubs as manager.  I don't question the accuracy of the report.  But I refuse to read the attached stories because there will be those who will be saying "I told you so", and that the debacle wouldn't be happening if Sandberg had been selected rather than Quade.  No one could have done anything any different with the steaming pile of drek that takes the field on the North side.

http://espn.go.com/chicago/mlb/story/_/id/6765501/ryne-sandberg-rule-return-chicago-cubs

[Saul Goodman]

There is a very funny subject line at the various baseball sites (ESPN, for instance) saying that Sandberg won't rule out returning to the Cubs as manager.  I don't question the accuracy of the report.  But I refuse to read the attached stories because there will be those who will be saying "I told you so", and that the debacle wouldn't be happening if Sandberg had been selected rather than Quade.  No one could have done anything any different with the steaming pile of drek that takes the field on the North side.

http://espn.go.com/chicago/mlb/story/_/id/6765501/ryne-sandberg-rule-return-chicago-cubs

While managing at the major league level is his ultimate goal, Sandberg has enjoyed his time with the Iron Pigs, who entered the All-Star break with the best first-half record in team history at 53-47 and in first place in the International League North.

And what a storied history the Iron Pigs have.  53-47 is the best first-half record in team history?

[Chuck to Chuck]

And what a storied history the Iron Pigs have.  53-47 is the best first-half record in team history?

Maybe it's because the Phillies don't have good talent there.  They keep it in the majors.

[Brownie]

And what a storied history the Iron Pigs have.  53-47 is the best first-half record in team history?

Maybe it's because the Phillies don't have good talent there.  They keep it in the majors.

What Chuck said.

"It's been a great experience to see a different side of things," Sandberg said. "What I can say about the Phillies is it's very family-oriented and it's also an organization from top to bottom. They get everybody included. Everybody feels important. There's tremendous communication up and down the lines and really everybody is on the same page and has the same goals and that is to win a World Series at the major league level. That's the goal. That's what everybody talks about."

Size and bold added just in case any of the Ricketts boys stop by and want to bring the important stuff back to Dad to read to them.

[Saul Goodman]

And what a storied history the Iron Pigs have.  53-47 is the best first-half record in team history?

Maybe it's because the Phillies don't have good talent there.  They keep it in the majors.

What Chuck said.

"It's been a great experience to see a different side of things," Sandberg said. "What I can say about the Phillies is it's very family-oriented and it's also an organization from top to bottom. They get everybody included. Everybody feels important. There's tremendous communication up and down the lines and really everybody is on the same page and has the same goals and that is to win a World Series at the major league level. That's the goal. That's what everybody talks about."

Size and bold added just in case any of the Ricketts boys stop by and want to bring the important stuff back to Dad to read to them.

Duh, the Cubs are already doing all that.  They get it.  Wrigley improvements!  Better concessions!  Bathrooms!  More football games and concerts!  If that doesn't scream World Series right in your earhole, I don't know what does.

[Saul Goodman]

And what a storied history the Iron Pigs have.  53-47 is the best first-half record in team history?

Maybe it's because the Phillies don't have good talent there.  They keep it in the majors.

DPD.  Yeah, I just think it's ridiculous to trumpet the "best records" in minor league teams' history.  Especially when they involve .530 winning percentages.

But then again, someone has to own all those records.  That's why Bryan LaHair is still in Iowa.

[CT III]

And what a storied history the Iron Pigs have.  53-47 is the best first-half record in team history?

Maybe it's because the Phillies don't have good talent there.  They keep it in the majors.

DPD.  Yeah, I just think it's ridiculous to trumpet the "best records" in minor league teams' history.  Especially when they involve .530 winning percentages.

But then again, someone has to own all those records.  That's why Bryan LaHair is still in Iowa.

That's our first baseman of the future you're denigrating there.

[World's #1 Astros Fan]

RIGHT DAT WRONG, JOHN RICKITS!

[Yeti]

And what a storied history the Iron Pigs have.  53-47 is the best first-half record in team history?

Maybe it's because the Phillies don't have good talent there.  They keep it in the majors.

DPD.  Yeah, I just think it's ridiculous to trumpet the "best records" in minor league teams' history.  Especially when they involve .530 winning percentages.

But then again, someone has to own all those records.  That's why Bryan LaHair is still in Iowa.

That's our first baseman of the future you're denigrating there.

Leave Apex out of this

[morpheus]

And what a storied history the Iron Pigs have.  53-47 is the best first-half record in team history?

Maybe it's because the Phillies don't have good talent there.  They keep it in the majors.

DPD.  Yeah, I just think it's ridiculous to trumpet the "best records" in minor league teams' history.  Especially when they involve .530 winning percentages.

But then again, someone has to own all those records.  That's why Bryan LaHair is still in Iowa.

That's our first baseman of the future you're denigrating there.

Leave Apex out of this

I admit it, I chuckled at this.

[Brownie]

Ryne Sandberg told Barry Rozner he's not thinking about the Cubs, which is to say he is.

After all, the Phillies are so professional compared to other teams he's been around.

"I haven't thought about the Cubs at all,'' Sandberg said. "We're about to start a playoff series here and that's my focus.''
In his fifth year as a minor-league manager, Sandberg has followed up his PCL Manager of the Year season at Iowa (AAA) in 2010 with a playoff season in Lehigh Valley (AAA), where the team hadn't had a day with a winning record the three previous seasons.
"It's been a great experience,'' Sandberg said. "The Phillies communicate with everyone, from top to bottom, and they treat everyone as part of the process, which is to get players ready for the big leagues.
"They ask your opinion on players. They ask about call-ups. Management spends a lot of time visiting the minor leagues. It's consistent all season. It's great to experience that. It's very professional. I'm really fortunate to be a part of something like this and grateful to (GM) Ruben Amaro Jr. and to the Phillies.''
There's been speculation out East about Sandberg's future and a possible promotion to a major-league coaching staff in Philly or elsewhere, which is the next logical step.
"Everyone in the minors wants to get to the majors. I'm no different,'' Sandberg said. "But we start a playoff series (Wednesday night). That's the focus.''

[Internet Apex]

Ryne Sandberg told Barry Rozner he's not thinking about the Cubs, which is to say he is.

After all, the Phillies are so professional compared to other teams he's been around.

"I haven't thought about the Cubs at all,'' Sandberg said. "We're about to start a playoff series here and that's my focus.''
In his fifth year as a minor-league manager, Sandberg has followed up his PCL Manager of the Year season at Iowa (AAA) in 2010 with a playoff season in Lehigh Valley (AAA), where the team hadn't had a day with a winning record the three previous seasons.
"It's been a great experience,'' Sandberg said. "The Phillies communicate with everyone, from top to bottom, and they treat everyone as part of the process, which is to get players ready for the big leagues.
"They ask your opinion on players. They ask about call-ups. Management spends a lot of time visiting the minor leagues. It's consistent all season. It's great to experience that. It's very professional. I'm really fortunate to be a part of something like this and grateful to (GM) Ruben Amaro Jr. and to the Phillies.''
There's been speculation out East about Sandberg's future and a possible promotion to a major-league coaching staff in Philly or elsewhere, which is the next logical step.
"Everyone in the minors wants to get to the majors. I'm no different,'' Sandberg said. "But we start a playoff series (Wednesday night). That's the focus.''

Coaching in the majors before he manages there? Unheard of and no fucking way to treat a hall of famer and proven winner.