One thing that has been consistent of the Cubs during the Hendry years is the Cubs near total failure to pick up talent from the independent leagues. This has been a factor in the decline of the Cubs under the Hendry regime.

One pitcher who has done well at the independent league level is Jonathan Krysa, the 2006 Northern League Pitcher of the Year who will soon be starting his 5th consecutive year with the Kansas City T-Bones . In 2006, Krysa finished first in wins (13) second in strikeouts (129) and innings pitched (161.1).