CHICAGO — Ryne Sandberg thought something was off.
Sandberg is used to being part of panels at the Cubs Convention. However, in a twist Saturday morning, he was asked to sit among the crowd during the Ricketts family panel at the Sheraton Grand hotel. He wondered if he would be handed a microphone to answer questions.
Near the end of the panel, chairman Tom Ricketts announced Sandberg will be honored with a statue outside Wrigley Field. The Cubs shared the news with Sandberg’s family Friday night but wanted to surprise the Hall of Fame second baseman in front of a room full of fans.