"We don't really have a hard-coded time frame on that," Ricketts said. "We'll just see how the schedule works. If you have your decision made, you want to do it sooner rather than later so they can start working, but there's no reason to rush it."
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One name that has recently surfaced as a possible candidate for the job is current White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen, who has never been shy about voicing his disdain for the condition of Wrigley field and the cramped visitor's clubhouse.
When asked about Guillen possibly coming to the North Side, Cubs owner Tom Ricketts avoided answering the question directly and quickly laughed at the thought.
Cubs broadcaster Bob Brenly might have taken his name out of the running, but interim manager Mike Quade sure wants the job full-time.
"I'd love the opportunity to [be the manager]," Quade said on Sunday. "One year-contract, five-year contract . . . six-week contract, whatever the case might be, this is something I want to do, something I've wanted to do for a long time.
"It's special no matter what the contract is, and as I've said all along, I've always wanted to get an opportunity at this level, but to have a chance to do it in this town, that adds to it."
Brenly cited "personal and professional reasons" for withdrawing his name from consideration for the job.
Former Florida manager Fredi Gonzalez also withdrew his name. Cubs Triple-A manager Ryne Sandberg and former Cleveland manager Eric Wedge are the only two known to have interviewed for the position. Hendry is still planning conversations with Washington coach Pat Listach, former Arizona manager Bob Melvin and former Seattle Mariners manager Don Wakamatsu.
Quade also is being considered.
Ricketts also said he expects the Cubs' payroll to be slightly lower next season than the approximate $144 million figure this season.
Information from The Associated Press was used in this report.
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