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...
good pitching problem
Too much pitching would be a good problem to have.
coaches game pitching respected rings series
We think he (Rothschild) is one of the most respected pitching coaches in the game and he has two World Series rings to show for that.
aspect business felt intent job pitching sake unfinished win
He felt that for his sake and for the pitching aspect of it, and the staff, he felt we're still going to win here and he's got some unfinished business to do with our guys. I think his intent is to get the job done here.
ballpark coaches countless dedicated hours longer maximize nobody pitching respected rings series spends totally tremendous trying work
He's one of the most respected pitching coaches in the game. He's got two World Series rings to show for that. I think he's got a tremendous work ethic. Nobody at the ballpark is here longer during the day than Larry. He spends countless hours trying to get them better. I think he's totally dedicated trying to get everyone to maximize their ability.
good major people pitching starting tougher
It's tougher than people think to find good starting pitching in the major leagues.
games guy plays taking twice
When you have a guy that plays 162 games every year, it makes that guy two stools down think twice about taking a day off.
clear player wants
The player made it real clear he wants to be here and he wants to be here long term.
again knew mark neither opening ready throwing woody
We knew neither one of them would be ready for opening day. Mark has been throwing again and has had no discomfort. Woody has been very, very good.
knew neither opening ready
We knew neither one of them would be ready for opening day.
bad job year
We had a bad year and I should've done a better job myself.
adding club everybody guy guys hitter time wants
Everybody wants a hitter this time of year, everybody wants another 'pen guy this time of year. We may be adding two outstanding 'pen guys in the club in the same week.
corey healthy hit instead step
We had a healthy Nomar, who was going to hit third. We thought Corey was going to take a step up, instead of a step back,
both interested sides
Both sides are interested in getting something done.
good hopefully works
We just thought it was a good gamble. Hopefully it works out.