06-15-2010, 11:21 AM
I don't think that Hendry is a bad evaluator of talent, and as a GM, that's a great trait to have. He's had his share of hits and misses, but generally, I think he's come out ahead. Unfortunately, a GM's duties don't stop at talent evaluation, if they did, I don't think anyone would be complaining about the job he's done. I question his contract negotiating skills more than anything. A GM should always be looking at the bigger picture before handing out contracts with no-trade clauses for exorbitant amounts of money that extend well into and beyond player's mid-30's. Of course, if the Tribune and/or Zell were calling the shots when some of those contracts were handed out, then he shouldn't take the blame. Should he be fired? Maybe, maybe not. Should he take a course or two on contract negotiations? Definitely.