European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - July 11, 1990, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Wednesday july t1,1990 the stars and stripes Page 21 by Ralph Bernstein Philadelphia apr Jim Mcmahan agreed to a one year Deal tuesday with the Philadelphia eagles who expect to use him As a backup to starting quarterback Randall Cunningham coach buddy Ryan said Mcmahon understands the eagles plans for him. A we have no problem. He was interested he wanted to be an Eagle a Ryan said at a news conference. Terms were not disclosed. The Deal reunites the quarterback and defensive coordinator from the 1986 super bowl Champion Chicago bears. The bears traded him last August to san Diego where he started 11 games for the chargers including a 20-17 Victory Over the eagles. He became a free agent after the season. Mcmahon a agent Steve Zucker said his client was ready to play second string to Cunningham. A a he la make a great backup a Zucker said before the Deal was concluded. Zucker  say whether Mcmahon was taking a big Cut in salary to join the eagles and coach buddy Ryan defensive coordinator on the super bowl champions of 1986. A Money is not an Issue a Zucker said. A Jim is pretty Well set. He just considers this the Best situation. We a m backup see what happens the next couple of  Mcmahon 30, wants to play for Philadelphia be cause he likes the eagles chances to win the super. Bowl Zucker said. A the wants to come to Philadelphia. He loves buddy Ryan. He knows other Guys a Zucker said. Quot he wants that ring. He thinks the eagles can get it together. That a the most important  the current backup quarterback Matt Cavanaugh reportedly is paid $400,000 to $500,000, in four years As a substitute the 32-year-old Cavanaugh has played in 21 games twice As a starter. Most of his appearances were Brief in support of Ron Jaworski and later Cunningham. Ryan said earlier he expected Mcmahon to arrive monday for the clubs a voluntary a pre training Camp workouts which begin thursday. Mcmahon 6-1, 198 pounds was drafted in the first round in 1982 by the Chicago bears out of Brigham Young. He developed into one of the a Fly a Premier quarterbacks and led the bears to a super bowl Victory in 1986. Mcmahon also developed a controversial image in disputes with the Media and the bears organization. Up quarterback Jim Mcmahon with son Sean in 89 now its goodbye san Diego Tyne Sandberg hoists Bat to Hometown crowd  Nln shr Chicago apr the Hometown boy won the Home run i it Erby at mondays All Star workout. Ryne Sandberg the Star second baseman of the Chicago cubs hit three Long Home runs in the National leagues 4-1 Victory and then Drew a standing ovation from the 38,923 fans in Wrigley Field. The Derby lacked drama the Home runs were few. Most of the fun was provided by comedian Bill Murray who handled the introductions. A they thought it would be a Dull affair a Murray said. A they wanted to cover  Murray a introductions were a bit unusual and his prelude to mets Star Darryl Strawberry bordered on bad taste. A from the hated new York mets a Murray said delighting the fans. A a he shit 21 homers a All in the last week. He a Back he a straight he a clean he a sober. He a Darryl a wild  Strawberry took it in stride smiling and waving to the booing fans. Jose Canseco of Oakland took the contest casually not even bothering to Wear a batting helmet. When Canseco was introduced Oakland teammate Mark Mcgwire and Seattle a Ken Griffey or. Bowed to Salute him Only but Canseco came up dry on homers hitting two fouls and three popups a each Batter had five outs. Canseco had put a Ball across Waveland Avenue behind left Field during batting practice. Griffey did no to Homer either but san Francisco a Matt Williams did to give the no a i -0 Lead. Mcgwire lied it but Bobby Bonilla of Pittsburgh Cecil fielder of Detroit Canseco and Strawberry All failed to Homer. Murray taunted fielder by saying he had a warning track  Bonilla used to play for the Crosstown White sox and that prompted some ribbing. A the Wasny to Good enough to play for the while sox a Murray announced. Sandberg then homered to win it. Earlier received an award As the Nln Stop vote get Tara i am very honoured a he said. A a it a Nice to be appreciated by the fans. I work very hard at what 1 do and it s Nice the fans appreciate that by making me the top vote getter in the National league. In a excited by that year s game being played at Wangley Field a 1 Sandberg a seven time All Star is batting ,335 this season with 24 homers and 57 Bis. Re or. Excitement marches toward Cooperstown by Ross Newhan los Angeles times Chicago a the second baseman of the Chicago cubs is known As or. Excitement to the Media of this City. It is not a though it could be a a description of Ryne Sandberg a brilliance on the Field but rather a facetious reference to his Mellow manner off it the absence of substantive quotes his seeming quest for privacy. Display an empty notebook while grumbling about these traits to Tom Lasorda the los Angeles dodger manager and he asks a logical question a what do you want an orator or a ballplayer a what you get in the Case of Ryne Dee Sandberg is a Blue Collar ballplayer who someday will stand on the Steps of the Hal of Fame and be forced to become an orator. It seems certain that Sandberg s appearance in tuesday nights 61st Allstar game at Wrigley Field a he was the leading vote getter in the National league a is simply another stepping Stone on the Way to Cooperstown. Mention that possibility to Sandberg and he smiles shakes his head and says Quot i think of Cooperstown in terms of retirement and that a a Long Way off a at least i Hope it  Sandberg is 30 and in his ninth season with the cubs. He was the National leagues most valuable player in 1984, and is having an even better year this season. He May be the Best of the Best now and top gun among the aces gathered Here for tuesday nights game. He is the quintessential proof that silence is Golden. A right now it would be Tough to pick a better one a said cub manager Don Zimmer when asked if Sandberg had become baseball a Best player. A a there a nothing he can to do. 1 mean see Sandberg on Page 23