Jim Hendry Fired As GM Of The Cubs

[dabynsky]

This really is the end of an era. Hendry was the legacy of Andy MacPhail's time as Team President. An interesting era with many ups and more downs. I agree with DaBears that it is at least a time to be cautiously optimistic about the team's chances. It is clear that Ricketts is capable of working well under the radar by this move, and unforuantely I don't think we are going to get many signals about the GM until the decision is made.

 

[daddies3angels]

This really is the end of an era. Hendry was the legacy of Andy MacPhail's time as Team President. An interesting era with many ups and more downs. I agree with DaBears that it is at least a time to be cautiously optimistic about the team's chances. It is clear that Ricketts is capable of working well under the radar by this move, and unforuantely I don't think we are going to get many signals about the GM until the decision is made.

I do give Ricketts alot of credit of this not being leaked out. To basically made this decision 3.5 weeks ago and everyone just found out today thats impressive to me. So i dont see much getting leaked on who the next GM be. Should be fun reading alot of articles on everyone guess though

 

[daddies3angels]

I do have one question for you guys. When do you think the new GM will be announced? My dad thinks it be sooner rather then later so the guy can scout Cubs to see who he likes or not. I think it will be after World Series so they can talk to whoever they want.

 

[cubsneedmiracle]

I do have one question for you guys. When do you think the new GM will be announced? My dad thinks it be sooner rather then later so the guy can scout Cubs to see who he likes or not. I think it will be after World Series so they can talk to whoever they want.

Considering this move has been decided since before the trade deadline..

I wouldn't doubt we've got someone close to being lined up.

 

[Anno Catuli]

I do have one question for you guys. When do you think the new GM will be announced? My dad thinks it be sooner rather then later so the guy can scout Cubs to see who he likes or not. I think it will be after World Series so they can talk to whoever they want.

I am guessing sometime after the World Series and before the GM Meetings in November.

 

[cubsneedmiracle]

To be honest.. I have a feeling its gonna be right as the regular season finishes.

 

[Anno Catuli]

To be honest.. I have a feeling its gonna be right as the regular season finishes.

That would be the best case scenario, though today would be better. Let him see the team first hand so he knows what needs to be done and what he actually has.

Then Quade gets fired, and the search for a new manager begins.

 

[Diddy1122]

Considering this move has been decided since before the trade deadline..

I wouldn't doubt we've got someone close to being lined up.

Yea his name is Randy Bush. Everyone get ready for the Bush era!

 

[DewsSox79]

Yea his name is Randy Bush. Everyone get ready for the Bush era!

doubtful, but if that happens........this franchise is fucked.

 

[poodski]

I think it's more of a symbolic gesture than anything else, or at least it is to me. Hendry being gone marks the dawn of a new era in Chicago Cubs baseball. Wether it's for better or worse, we'll just have to wait and see. That being said, I must admit that I'm cautiously optimistic about this whole situation.


J

I can agree with everything you said.

Especially the cautiously optimistic part.

I just will never agree with the getting rid of someone just to get rid of them.

I still think the timing is bad regardless of the final outcome.

 

[waldo7239117]

Randy Bush won't be GM, I can guarantee that.

 

[CODE_BLUE56]

I can agree with everything you said.

Especially the cautiously optimistic part.

I just will never agree with the getting rid of someone just to get rid of them.

I still think the timing is bad regardless of the final outcome.

why?

 

[Uman85]

I never have and never will get the Jim Hendry apologists.

 

[Popinski Soda]

If Ricketts was capable of keeping Hendry's departure from the Cubs' Organization under wraps for 3+ weeks, who knows what else he's capable of. Hell, he might even have a successor already lined up and is just waiting for the right time to announce it. It's doubtful, but you never know.


J

 

[Jntg4]

Yea his name is Randy Bush. Everyone get ready for the Bush era!

You're a little behind on time, last I checked it was the Obama era...

 

[DewsSox79]

I never have and never will get the Jim Hendry apologists.

its all about 2003 and getting ramirez.

 

[CODE_BLUE56]

lol that was one of the worst moves...milton makes zambrano look like a conservative mormon
i feel like as time goes by..hendry's track record goes on a downward slope

 

[DewsSox79]

the cubs apologists really confuse the **** out of me.

 

[DewsSox79]

If Ricketts was capable of keeping Hendry's departure from the Cubs' Organization under wraps for 3+ weeks, who knows what else he's capable of. Hell, he might even have a successor already lined up and is just waiting for the right time to announce it. It's doubtful, but you never know.


J

 

[poodski]

I never have and never will get the Jim Hendry apologists.

Who is apologizing