chicagotribune.com - 11/3/2009
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GM Jim Hendry 'on the clock?' To him, it's business as usual
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With a new owner in place and a disappointing 2009 season in the rearview mirror, speculation is Jim Hendry will have one year to turn things around on the North Side.
bleachernation.com - 11/7/2009
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bleachernation.com —
One of the worst kept secrets of Jim
Hendry’s tenure as the general manager of the Chicago...
Cubs is his lust for outfielder Austin Kearns. Hendry repeatedly - and publicly - tried to acquire the then young stud from the Cincinnati Reds, only to be rebuffed by outrageous return demands. ...
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Has Jim Hendry’s Passion for Austin Kearns Abated? We’ll ...
hirejimessian.com - 11/7/2009
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hirejimessian.com —
The offseason has officially begun. As we wait
in fear of how Jim Hendry can make the...
2010 version of the Cubs worse than the 2009 version, White Sox fans are likely doing the same. Kenny Williams has taken an early lead on head-scratching moves, officially trading for Mark Teahen today. So, ...
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Friday Night Fukudome: Hendry vs. Williams
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Cubs Rumor Mill: Iwamura, Bradley & Grabow
The Cub Reporter (TCR) | A Chicago Cubs Blog —
... that the Cubs and John Grabow are discussing a two year extension and the Trib concurs that it appears likely he'll be back with the Cubs next year. ...
Chicago Cubs Headlines for Tuesday
A League of Her Own —
... First up, the Tribune tells us that the stage "is set" for the Cubs' Organizational Meetings. What a yawner. That's like telling us Soldier Field is "ready" for U2 to roll into town. ...
Random Chicago Cubs Rumors: Power, Speed, Outfielder, Infielder, and Akinori Iwamura
Bleacher Nation | Chicago Cubs News, Rumors, and Commentary —
Today marks the beginning of the Chicago Cubs’ organizational meetings in Arizona, which will last through Friday. The club will draw up plans for the offseason, and try to figure out a way to get the team back on track without spending much more money.
Today’s Tribune article offers some specifics:
[The Cubs] plan to re-sign reliever John Grabow during their two-week negotiating window after the World Series, then will try to find a leadoff hitter with speed and a corner outfielder with power.
One player of interest is second ...
Cubs Rumors: Hendry, Bradley, Iwamura
MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com —
... Cubs GM Jim Hendry told Paul Sullivan of the Chicago Tribune that he doesn't feel like he's "on the clock" this year, even though new owners are taking over and the Cubs are coming off a disappointing year. Instead, Hendry says he's focused on building a strong team for 2010. ...
WV23 Needs Your Help
Another Cubs Blog —
... This should be an easy thing for us to do, seeing as it will be eminently entertaining to see the sweat drenched desperation grow with each column and each baseless rumor. And WV’s given us two examples as a head start. Take yesterday for instance, where the Frumpy Hobbit identified Akinori Iwamura as a possible trade target. Which he was. ...
Twitter, Pot Smoking, and You
VFTB —
... What bothers me most, though, is his contract negotiating. Look at the long term, back loaded contracts that come with no-trade clauses and I’ve got to think that the Ricketts family can’t possibly be on board with moves like that going forward. In the Tribune, Hendry was quoted as saying:“I’m certainly capable of leading the baseball organization to where everyone wants it to go, and if there comes a day when I’m not the right guy, then I don’t think I should be here anyhow.” ( Source ) Do you agree with that initial statement that he is someone capable of leading a team to ...
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chicagocubsonline.com 14 days ago — On the day after Thanksgiving, will Jim Hendry make any progress on " Movin' Milton "? Reports before the holiday indicated the Cubs remain focused on unloading Milton Bradley , which could clear a little necessary room on the payroll. Rumors have suggested the Cubs' payroll for 2010 will be ...
Despite big mistakes, Hendry deserves one more shot
chicagotribune.com 9/23/2009 — Based on 2 division titles, Chicago Cubs GM can turn roster around
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Rick Morrissey: There are no indications Cubs GM Jim Hendry is going anywhere. He has three years left on a ...
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