A quick one this morning.

Cubs Extend GM Hendry

“We have all the confidence in the world that he’s capable of getting us to the World Series,” MacPhail said.

While Hendry did have the team within spitting distance of a World Series, I think the jury is largely out on whether or not he’s a good GM. On one hand, he’s acquired Derrek Lee and Aramis Ramirez. On the other hand, he’s got Neifi Perez sucking up at-bats with Todd Walker up the middle, and gave up a some prospects and some money to fill 2/3rds of his OF with Juan Pierre and Jacque Jones.

My gut is that Hendry is one of those middle of the road GMs, competent enough to cover up his mistakes with the big money that the Cubs have to spend. Will he fix his gravest mistake by letting Dusty Baker move on?

Jones, Giles Hurt Against Giants

Neither is expected to be out for more than a couple of days, but even if they were, the Braves probably have two guys in A-ball who’d they call up and would hit ridiculously well for a month while Jones and Giles recovered. I think the entire Braves major league squad could fall into the hole at the “Springfield Mystery Spot” with Ozzie Smith and the minor leaguers called up would still perform well enough to make the playoffs. I don’t get it, but the Braves just don’t run out of talent.

Just keep them away from Ken Griffey and his grotesquely swollen jaw.

Reds Acquire Brandon Phillips for a “Whirrled Peas” Bumper Sticker and a Rick Cerrone Rookie Card

Actually, it was cash and a player to be named later. Possibly Rick Cerrone.

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