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Sandberg to manage Triple-A Iowa

Updated: December 7, 2009, 5:33 PM ET
Associated Press

DES MOINES, Iowa -- The Chicago Cubs say Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg will manage Triple-A Iowa next season.

Sandberg managed the Double-A Tennessee Smokies in 2009. The 50-year-old Sandberg spent the previous two seasons managing Class A Peoria.

Sandberg spent 15 season in the majors, most of those with the Cubs. Sandberg won nine Gold Gloves, was a 10-time National League All-Star and was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2005.

At Iowa, Sandberg replaces Bobby Dickerson, who ...

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