Jim Hendry

MLB agents ponder beating possible tax increase

San Diego Padres general manager Kevin Towers talks about the possibilities of trading star pitcher Jake Peavy and shortstop Khalil Greene, at a meeting of baseball GMs Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2008, in Dana Point, Calif. Chicago Cubs...

Budget-conscious baseball GMs meet at resort

Baseball general managers began an offseason of economic uncertainty when they gathered Monday for their annual meeting — at the same posh resort Rep. Henry Waxman criticized AIG executives for convening at following the...

Cubs looking at Peavy

If Dempster walks, another starter will be a necessity While the original off-season emphasis for the Cubs was on acquiring a left-handed-hitting outfielder, starting pitching is taking on more importance.

Cubs will take different path to improve this time

By Paul Sullivan | Tribune reporter Jim Hendry came away from the general managers' meetings two years ago with the framework of a $136 million deal for free-agent left fielder Alfonso Soriano. But as he heads into the GM...

Pitchers highlight growing FA list

Smoltz, Wood, Schilling, Pedro among those to file for free agency The free-agent pool rose to triple digits on Friday when 42 more players -- including 21 pitchers -- filed for free agency, raising the total to 107 in two...

65 file on first day of free agency

Manny, Sheets, Teixeira biggest names to test early market Ben Sheets went 13-9 with three shutouts and a 3.09 ERA during the 2008 season. (Morry Gash/AP) All-Stars Manny Ramirez, Ryan Dempster, Ben Sheets, Milton Bradley,...

Dempster one of four to test market

Starter wants to stay; Edmonds, Howry, Fox also file for free agency Ryan Dempster's spectacular season came in the final year of a three-year, $15.5 million contract. Four Cubs, including All-Star right-hander Ryan Dempster...

Cubs free agency: What to watch for

CUBS: Tight budget for big names The Cubs' off-season may be quieter than in recent years, especially if Ryan Dempster and Kerry Wood re-sign quickly, eating up a big chunk of general manager Jim Hendry's budget.

The Cubs are on the list of teams for which Jake Peavy will waive his no-trade clause. This...

The Cubs are on the list of teams for which Jake Peavy will waive his no-trade clause. This doesn't look like a fit, but don't be surprised if Jim Hendry tries to put together a package that would include a swap of first...

Rumors: Isiah's son sticking to his story

NBA Isiah's son says dad will be back at work Monday Isiah Thomas will supposedly be back at work on Monday, according to his son, which must mean his celebrity dad will be back on the golf course today since he's been persona...