The Cubs are completely open to Ryne Sandberg remaining with the organization after he was passed over for the manager job in favor of Mike Quade. "Ryne Sandberg, as great a player as he was, he's just as good a human being," Hendry said. "What he did going to the Minor Leagues and the way he carried himself was very, very good. I think Tom Ricketts and his family are very aware of how important it is for 'Ryno' long term to be a member of the Cubs family. He's disappointed [he didn't get the Cubs job]. I'm sure like a lot of people, you feel like your heart is set on that. Over time, I hope he's a Cub in some capacity forever." Asked if he would welcome Sandberg back to the Cubs' Minor League system, Hendry said: "Absolutely, absolutely."