Jim Hendry
Jim Hendry
Jim Hendryis currently a special assistant for New York Yankees GM Brian Cashman, and is a former Vice President/General Manager of the Chicago Cubs. Hendry was promoted to GM on July 5, 2002 by former Cubs President/CEO Andy MacPhail. He worked for the Cubs from 1995 to 2011. Prior to his promotion to GM, he was named Assistant GM/Player Personnel Director on October 12, 2001, and previously the Director of Player Development, in charge of both Scouting and Minor League...
capable dusty guys playing styles three time weeks worry
Dusty will write the lineup. We still have three more weeks of camp. I feel that all three guys are capable of playing very, very well. They're just different styles of players. We'll just play it out and worry about it when the time comes.
amount ankle available avoid felt matter maximum ourselves spring stop studying training trying
Dr. Kremchek felt that from his studying the MRI, it would be nothing to stop him from being available once Spring Training opens. Why we're doing it now is to avoid a sprained ankle that would set back his rehab. We're just trying to give ourselves the maximum amount of time, no matter what it is.
four lost opener
I've never lost an opener in my four years as GM. Of course, what does that mean?
anxious career closing farther good last months six solid stuff
We are anxious to see how Scott is after he had a very solid closing career going for a while. He started to show glimpses of some good stuff last September. He should be much better because he will be six months farther away from the surgery.
careers coming ethic gate good guys older sake situation taking talent turned work worth
A lot of guys older than him have turned their careers around. The talent is still there, the work ethic is good and it was a situation where coming back here and taking a chance, for his sake or ours, to get out of the gate better wasn't worth the risk.
act almost certainly club coming job piece puzzle year
Almost every club has a job up for grabs. We're coming off the kind of year where we certainly don't want to act like we have every piece of the puzzle in place when you get here. You have to have some battles, and they're healthy. That's the way it is.
intent player pop throwing trying upside versatile
We like a lot of things about Jacque. He's a very versatile guy. We were very intent on trying to get a left-handed hitter. He's very athletic, has some pop in his bat, an outstanding throwing arm. He's a versatile player and had a lot of upside in him.
anyone plan reason
We haven't had any reason to plan for anyone to play first base.
addressing bullpen high premium priority
We put a premium and a high priority on addressing our bullpen needs.
arm best continue feeling felt honesty hurt opposed talked
In all honesty, he did not want to have the procedure. He was opposed to it at first. As long as it didn't hurt to pitch, he wanted to continue because his arm is feeling so well. After I talked to the doctors, we felt it's best to do it now.
best certainly headed matter pitch procedure recovery though time wait
He would probably pitch now if we wanted him to even though we're certainly not headed to the postseason. Why wait any longer? Let's do what's best for his recovery time no matter what the procedure involves.
gives hoping
I'm hoping it gives us a jolt. It's time, we have a lot to do.
business deal dealing fair possible reputation terms trying
I'm anticipating being able to come to a deal without going to a trial. We're always trying to be as fair as possible to the player. I think that's our reputation in the business in terms of dealing with representatives.
focus time
I really haven't set a time frame. It's something I'll focus on at the appropriate time that I feel comfortable.