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Fran Spielman interviews Cubs Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg

Sandberg, 61, recently joined the Cubs as a multiplatform analyst. He will be part of game broadcasts as well as pregame and postgame shows, podcasts and interview shows.

By Sun-Times staff

Chicago Cubs Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg, center, waves to the crowd while shaking the hand of fellow Cubs Hall of Famer Fergie Jenkins, left, during the baseball team’s convention, Friday, Jan. 17, 2020.

Sun-Times City Hall reporter Fran Spielman is joined by Cubs Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg to discuss his new role, reflect on his time in baseball and what he thinks of the current Chicago Cubs ball club.

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