The Tragedy of Hendry

"it is a tale
Told by an idiot, full of sound and fury,
Signifying nothing. - Macbeth, Act V, Scene 5
Jim Hendry announced today that Dusty Baker's job is safe...

Until it's not.

Through the end of the season...

Unless he decides differently.

CMSMA* Mike Kiley has the scoop of crap:

Cubs general manager Jim Hendry ended the speculation about Dusty Baker's immediate future today by saying the manager is in no jeopardy of being replaced at the moment.
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Baker ... is likely to finish out his four-year contract in the dugout, provided the Cubs continue to play well after the All-Star break.
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Hendry gave no time frame for making a decision on whether to give Baker a contract extension. He will continue assessing how Baker, his staff and his players respond in the final three months and only take action if he sees the situation declining. Hendry also said that no coaching changes are being considered at this time.

"At this time..."
"At the moment..."
"Provided they play well..."

This is all so meaningless. What's worse, is that this does nothing to quell speculation or stop the daily questions from reporters.

Either Dusty Baker is good enough to give an extension to RIGHT NOW, or he's not. It's like dating someone for four years and then, right before deciding to propose, announce that you need to have a few more dinners together before making your decision. WHAT MORE DOES HENDRY POSSIBLY NEED TO SEE TO MAKE UP HIS MIND?

Have a drink, Jim. Then go poop or get Dusty off the pot.

*Chief Main Stream Media Apologist