Jan 12, 2010 9:29 AM EST

Cubs legend Ryne Sandberg is getting closer to his goal of managing in the major leagues.

Sandberg will manage the Triple-A Iowa Cubs this coming season.

"It's a step in the right direction for what I'm doing," Sandberg said at a Monday press conference. "This is something I really have taken to, I really enjoy. My goal is to do this at the major league level, so this is obviously a real nice stepping stone."

Via ESPN