I am beginning to think that Hendry gave up on the season when he dealt Hawkins. He got Lawton as a player that he was more interested (at the time) in keeping for 2006 then Gerut. Lawton didn't do well and Hendry was finally in a position where he could publicly admit that the season was done. Hendry knew that the season was over after trading Hawkins and calling up Muronn & Greenberg. Hendry knew that the coming season is a mkae or break time and wanted to use the remainder to help make decisions for it. He is a good GM with solid scouting skills. He can be creative with trades and is one to gamble at times. But he is smart on these gambles and can justify any and all of the acqusitions that he has made to the point where you can understand why he made them (except maybe Sisco but there is a point to be made for him as well). I like Hendry and I like his drive, motivation, attitude and track record. He is still the best GM we have had in my lifetime and will likely be the GM that takes this team to a more prominent position. For those that have concerns about him, who is a better candidate for the job? Questioning the leaders and the problems are a good thing, but having a solution to them when you address your concerns is important as well.