Monday, August 22, 2011

Post-Hendry mood improves, but Cubs fail to sweep Cards

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Cardinals belt 4 HRs in victory over Cubs
Cardinals belt 4 HRs in victory over Cubs

Ricketts says hiring new GM will be most important decision he has had to make as club chairman.

Monday marks 1-year anniversary of Piniella's retirement Monday marks 1-year anniversary of Piniella's retirement

Ex-Cubs manager was tough on players, but Theriot 'loved playing for Lou'.
Theriot respects ex-Cubs GM Hendry Theriot respects ex-Cubs GM Hendry

'He has a really good heart'.
Theories on Cubs' failures abound Theories on Cubs' failures abound

But no one can put finger on primary factors.
Cubs want experienced GM with past success Cubs want experienced GM with past success

Ricketts' list likely short and comments seem to rule out most assistants.
Cubs GM job: 'No greater challenge' Cubs GM job: 'No greater challenge'

Best choice for coveted job might be on South Side.
Hendry took fall but doesn't deserve all blame Hendry took fall but doesn't deserve all blame

Much fault for Cubs' deterioration can be attributed to meddling Kenney.
Garza finally gets some run support Garza finally gets some run support

Cubs' hard-luck starter makes Ramirez 2-run homer and Soto RBI double hold up.
Cubs' dismissal of Hendry comes as no surprise Cubs' dismissal of Hendry comes as no surprise

Departing GM acknowledges bottom line: He didn't win enough games to stay.
Tearful but necessary farewell Tearful but necessary farewell

Classy way Hendry left Cubs will be big part of his legacy.

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