Hendry Wants to Give Cubs More Time Before Pulling Plug

**cigaretteman** · 06-25-2011, 12:36 PM

The Cubs have not made any decisions on whether to try to dump players before the July 31 deadline, despite speculation that they're headed in that direction.

"It's no different than what I would have told you a month ago," general manager Jim Hendry said. "My main objective would be to see how we do by the end of July and also make logical decisions that help the ballclub for next year, too."

Many observers think any "logical decision" would include writing off the 2011 season and looking toward the future. But Hendry doesn't sound like the Cubs are ready to concede, and wants to give manager Mike Quade every chance to succeed.

Hendry will meet with his assistants next week at Wrigley Field to discuss their strategy as the trade deadline approaches next month. But it's not any different than what he does at this time of the season in any other year, except the Cubs are highly unlikely to be buyers at the deadline.

Still, Hendry believes the Cubs have enough talent on the roster to turn things around, and believes it can happen once the entire team is healthy.

Jim Hendry: Chicago Cubs still playing wait and see - chicagotribune.com

**geburgess** · 06-25-2011, 01:28 PM

I believe this is a step in the right direction. After this, all that's left is to pull the plug on the whole franchise.

**CyDude16** · 06-25-2011, 01:48 PM

First they need to get rid of Hendry.

**Bobber** · 06-25-2011, 01:51 PM

Originally Posted by geburgess

I believe this is a step in the right direction. After this, all that's left is to pull the plug on the whole franchise.

A White Sox fan's dream....

**CycloneErik** · 06-25-2011, 01:52 PM

This team shows occasional signs of life. As of last night, there are 2 teams in MLB with worse records. Clearly, we're making a run.

**hawkeyeh8r** · 06-25-2011, 01:52 PM

theres always next year cubs fans

**Erik4Cy** · 06-25-2011, 01:55 PM

all the cubs need is time...lots and lots and lots of time...

**Rogue52** · 06-25-2011, 02:16 PM

It's time for a fresh start in the GM's office...

**hawkeyeh8r** · 06-25-2011, 02:24 PM

Originally Posted by Bobber

A White Sox fan's dream....

no its more like any fan of MLB's dream. even the pirates have won a WS in the last 100 years.....

**Wesley** · 06-25-2011, 02:27 PM

Originally Posted by Bobber

A White Sox fan's dream....

Maybe they can move to Canada.

**CyDude16** · 06-25-2011, 02:28 PM

Originally Posted by hawkeyeh8r

theres always next year cubs fans

Originally Posted by hawkeyeh8r

no its more like any fan of MLB's dream. even the pirates have won a WS in the last 100 years.....

Okay, we get it. You don't like the Cubs...

Wait how the Twins doing this year?

If you have any new smack talk about winning a WS in the past 100 years I'd love to hear it.

**hawkeyeh8r** · 06-25-2011, 02:34 PM

Originally Posted by CyDude16

Okay, we get it. You don't like the Cubs...

Wait how the Twins doing this year?

If you have any new smack talk about winning a WS in the past 100 years I'd love to hear it.

how bout you come talk to me the next time you win a WS.

edit: we also have a better record than you btw

**CyCrazy** · 06-25-2011, 02:38 PM

Originally Posted by hawkeyeh8r

how bout you come talk to me the next time you win a WS

And you can come talk to me the next time the twinks win a WS.

**CyDude16** · 06-25-2011, 02:40 PM

Originally Posted by hawkeyeh8r

how bout you come talk to me the next time you win a WS.

edit: we also have a better record than you btw

Of course a world series joke, that's not overused at all!!

And oh wow, 32-42 compared to 31-44. A huge difference of margin!!

**hawkeyeh8r** · 06-25-2011, 02:40 PM

Originally Posted by CyCrazy

And you can come talk to me the next time the twinks win a WS.

haha i dont actually hate the White Sox because ozzie guillen has to be the most entertaining manager in baseball. im almost ****** myself after he kicked the cubs catchers mask