Right Field Cubs Fire GM Hendry By Jason Epstein August 19, 2011 3:32 PM Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Flipboard Share on WhatsApp Email this article Multiple reports out of Chicago indicate that Jim Hendry, the Cubs’ general manager since 2002, has been canned. Despite having one of the highest payrolls, the Cubs are 54-70 and firmly entrenched in fifth place in the National League Central.