The Cubs have fired general manager and vice president Jim Hendry. Chicago has one of the highest payrolls in baseball, but they have the second-worst record in the National League. "My family and I appreciate Jim's dedication during our time with the Cubs and thank him for his overall 17 years of service to the Cubs organization," team chairman Tom Ricketts said in a statement. "It is time for a fresh approach in our baseball leadership and our search begins immediately for our next general manager." Cubs assistant general manager Randy Bush was named interim general manager. Hendry was hired in 1994 as director of player development. He was promoted to scouting director the next season. The 55-year-old Florida native was promoted to general manager in 2002 after serving as assistant to then-president Andy MacPhail.