Ryne Quotes & Sayings

I got into pro ball at 18 and played until I was almost 39, non-stop. — Ryne Sandberg

In my day, if a guy came to spring training 20 pounds heavier than what he left, he was considered out of shape and was probably in trouble. — Ryne Sandberg

So your luck still holds with women, too." Ryne's laugh had an edge. Perhaps he fancied her himself. "The Light knows, they can't find you handsome; you get uglier every year. Maybe I ought to try some of that coy modesty, let women lead me by the nose." Lan opened his mouth, then took a drink instead of speaking. He should not have to explain, but it was too late for explanation with Ryne in any case. His father had taken him to Arafel the year Lan turned ten. The man wore a single blade on his hip instead of two on his back, yet he was Arafellin to his toenails. He actually started conversations with women who had not spoken to him first. Lan, raised by Bukama and his friends in Shienar, had been surrounded by a small community who held to Malkieri ways. If Lira did share his bed tonight, as seemed certain, she would discover there was nothing shy or retiring about him once they were abed, yet the woman chose when to enter that bed and when to leave. — Robert Jordan

In baseball, there's always the next day. — Ryne Sandberg

There was Shawon Dunston and Mark Grace, and together we were a double play combination for ten years. — Ryne Sandberg

I was taught you never, ever disrespect your opponent or your teammates or your organization or your manager and never, ever your uniform. — Ryne Sandberg

I've been proud to be a lifelong Chicago Cub and still be with the Cubs. That's always been important to me and I think it's always been special. — Ryne Sandberg

If you're in the minor leagues, you want to get to the majors. — Ryne Sandberg

My cheek stung and throbbed. I remained on the floor of the cave. Belen stood between me and Kerrick.
" ... temper in check. She's a sweet girl," Belen said.
"She's a healer, Belen. And no longer a girl. Healing Ryne is all I care about. All you should care about, as well. You know-"
"Yes, I know what's at stake." Belen spat the words. "But if you raise your hand to her again, I'll rip your arm from its socket. — Maria V. Snyder

When she drifted off, she was thinking of Ryne, strangely. A pity if he was afraid of her, now. A great pity if he turned out to be a Darkfriend. He was charming, and quite pretty, really. She did not mind a man wanting to see her unclothed, only his telling others about it. — Robert Jordan

I had to prepare physically every day, and I didn't leave many scraps for the writers. — Ryne Sandberg

My mom was at every single game I played as a kid, rain or shine. — Ryne Sandberg

I struggled many times when maybe it didn't look like I was struggling, and I had to work hard every day. — Ryne Sandberg

I think sometimes Hall of Famers might get labeled as guys who aren't suited for a coaching job or to be back at the Major League level. — Ryne Sandberg

I never forgot the four years I spent with the Phillies, my September call-ups and my big league Spring Trainings. I never forgot that. — Ryne Sandberg

I would not admire hitting against Ryne Duren, because if he ever hit you in the head you might be in the past tense. — Casey Stengel

There's not too many guys that spend their whole career with one team and I think it's very fortunate and a blessing for me. — Ryne Sandberg

I have great memories of being a Cub, and I'm happy building new ones with the Phillies. — Ryne Sandberg

I was taught coming up in the Phillies organization to be seen and not heard by people like Pete Rose, my hero growing up, and players like Mike Schmidt and Steve Carlton and Manny Trillo. — Ryne Sandberg

I didn't play the game right because I saw a reward at the end of the tunnel. — Ryne Sandberg

I don't expect any red carpet to the big leagues. If the opportunity comes, then it comes. But I don't think I'm owed anything. — Ryne Sandberg

My wife Margaret is the best thing that's ever happened to me. — Ryne Sandberg

Baseball wasn't easy for me. — Ryne Sandberg

I was a baseball player at North Central High School in Spokane, Washington even though I was all-city in basketball, even when I signed a letter of intent to play quarterback at Washington State. — Ryne Sandberg

With relief help from Ryne Duren, who had no idea where the ball was going once it left his hand, and consequently scared the living shit out of the batters who had to face him. — Stephen King

The fourth major league game I ever saw in person, I was in uniform. — Ryne Sandberg

If you played the game the right way, played the game for the team, good things would happen. — Ryne Sandberg

The reason I am here, they tell me, is that I played the game a certain way, that I played the game the way it was supposed to be played. — Ryne Sandberg

I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. — Ryne Sandberg

If this validates anything, it's that learning how to bunt and hit and run and turning two is more important than knowing where to find the little red light at the dug out camera. — Ryne Sandberg

Hit a home run - put your head down, drop the bat, run around the bases, because the name on the front is more - a lot more important than the name on the back. — Ryne Sandberg

I had too much respect for the game to leave it behind or to make it my second or third sport in college. — Ryne Sandberg

A lot of people say this honor validates my career, but I didn't work hard for validation. — Ryne Sandberg

Sometimes what comes, simply comes, too fast to anticipate, or counter with prudence. The deluge just appears, on occasion, be it weather, or life. — Ryne Douglas Pearson

When did it - When did it become okay for someone to hit home runs and forget how to play the rest of the game? — Ryne Sandberg

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. — Ryne Sandberg

Moiraine: It seems Ryne was wrong as well as a Darkfriend. You were better than he.
Lan: He was better. But he thought I was finished, with only one arm. He never understood. You surrender after you're dead. — Robert Jordan

At my growing years of 18 to 21 years old in the Minor Leagues, I dreamed of being a Philadelphia Phillie. — Ryne Sandberg

No player in baseball history worked harder, suffered more, or did it better than Andre Dawson. He's the best I've ever seen. — Ryne Sandberg

I was in awe every time I walked on to the field. — Ryne Sandberg

Generals trump Majors," Ursan said.
"True, but do princes trump generals?"
"I attacked him."
"Ryne's not the type to hold a grudge."
Ursan considered. "Isn't he a king? Both his parents died"
"Technically, yes. But he hasn't assumed the title."
"Neither has Prince Kerrick," Ursan said. " Don't you find that odd?"
"Not with Kerrick. He loved his father very much. I think it's still too painful for him to assume the title. Plus he hasn't been home in years."
Ursan remained quiet until we reached his tent. "Prince Kerrick's a forest mage. Which means his eyes change colour with the seasons. Right?"
"Yes."
He stared at me for a moment. "Lucky guy." Ursan ducked into his tent. — Maria V. Snyder

I was in the postseason twice and I'm thankful for that. — Ryne Sandberg

It didn't happen, but I feel fortunate for the two chances we had and it's just a shame we didn't go to a World Series for Cub fans. — Ryne Sandberg

I played it right because that's what you're supposed to do - play it right and with respect. — Ryne Sandberg