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July is Cankle Awareness Month
July 23, 2009 by
Lone Star Ball
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by Charles Rex Arbogast - AP
Chicago White Sox closer Bobby Jenks reacts after learning he was not invited to speak on behalf of Cankle Awareness Month. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
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Bruce Levine Speculates on the White Sox' 2010 Payroll
October 07, 2009 by
South Side Sox
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Bruce Levine Speculates on the White Sox' 2010 Payroll
After spending close to $97 million on its 2009 payroll, the Chicago White Sox have committed $72 million to 10 players next season. According to the vibe on the South Side, corporate spending will not be any better to...
Ozzie Guillen Wants White Sox To Put Out More
September 18, 2009 by
Mouthpiece Blog
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Detroit lost last night. Which means the White Sox could have crept a full game closer in the standings. (As if it matter at this point.) Instead, Bobby Jenks blew a save in the ninth by allowing two homers, and the Sox went on to lose in the 14th inning.
That’s a tough loss...
Location, booing issues for Sox closer Jenks | Photos
July 22, 2009 by
Chicago Tribune
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Ozzie Guillen says closer needs to have better location
Bobby Jenks says his newly shaved head isn't an attempt to reverse his recent misfortunes.
Pre-Closing Time: Jenks down, go get Dotel or Thornton
September 23, 2009 by
Roto Arcade
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Psst, hey you, fantasy gamer. Step away from your Mike Sims-Walker waiver claim for the moment. We've got some last-second saves for you, baseball, you know, pennant race and all that.White Sox closer Bobby Jenks(notes) suffered a right calf injury before Tuesday's game with...
No Jenks to Mets, Talks never progressed
December 08, 2008 by
Dom D's Mets Fan Blog
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Another major-league source told the Chicago Tribune that talks linking Chicago White Sox reliever Bobby Jenks and the New York Mets never progressed. Chicago general manager Kenny Williams scouted Mets pitching prospect Bobby Parnell at an Arizona Fall League game last month, but...
White Sox Sign Jenks
January 19, 2009 by
Eli's MLB Rumors
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The White Sox and Bobby Jenks have avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one year deal worth 5.6 million dollars. Jenks, who was 3-1 with a 2.63 ERA and 30 SV, has drawn some interest in the trade market, but sources say the White Sox are not actively shopping him. You can expect Jonathan...
REVIEW: 'Odd Man Out', by Matt McCarthy
2 days ago by
Fenway West
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This book is probably the funniest baseball book I have ever read! I usually read in bed before I turn the lights out, and I swear that at least three times while reading this book I had to get up out of bed because I was laughing so hard!
Matt McCarthy played college baseball...
MLB Docks Jenks an Hour’s Pay
May 13, 2009 by
Not Qualified To Comment
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So the other day Bobby Jenks threw at Ian Kinsler of the Texas Rangers. Later he admitted that he threw at him intentionally to send a message.
The first thing I thought was good for Jenks for shooting straight, followed quickly by the idea that he would almost certainly be suspended...
Brian Fuentes To Meet With Omar Minaya
December 01, 2008 by
Mets Merized Online
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Free-agent closer, Brian Fuentes is scheduled to meet with Omar Minaya and the Mets, according to this morning's column by Troy Renck of the Denver Post.
It was only last week that Adam Rubin of the Daily News, hinted that the Mets might be turned off by the high price tag Fuentes...
White Sox's Bobby Jenks Gets Paid
January 19, 2009 by
ChiSox Daily
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White Sox's Bobby Jenks gets big raise but is still a bargain -- chicagotribune.comCongrats to Bobby Jenks on his big payday. The Sox agreed to $5.4 million for one year in Jenks first year of arbitration. He has come a long way from that log cabin in Idaho.Bobby has quickly become...
Twins-White Sox Odd Preview
April 10, 2009 by
Sports Handicapping Blog
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The Minnesota Twins and the Chicago White Sox will meet on the field at U.S. Cellular Field on Friday in a battle of division rivals. R.A. Dickey will be the starting pitcher for the Twins on this day. righthander Dickey is 0-0 this season with a 0.00 ERA. It'll be Jose Contreras...
Do Chicago Pitchers Have A Secret League-Backed Anti-Jewish Agenda?
May 14, 2009 by
Not Qualified To Comment
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Ryan Dempster throws at Ryan Braun. The league doesn’t bat an eye. In fact, Ryan Braun has been drilled a National League leading 5 times. Bobby Jenks throws behind Ian Kinsler, admits it, and only gets slapped with a $750 fine. Kevin Jewkilis is 4th in the American League...
Today's Links--StevieY19's Computer is Broken Edition
November 18, 2008 by
Not Qualified To Comment
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The Mets may have soured on trying to get K-Rod, but are they looking to make a deal with Kenny for Big Bobby Jenks instead?Albert Pujols won the NL MVP, though by his logic he should be conceding it to Ryan Howard any day now.A few pre-circus trip notes from Matt at BaB. This is the first time ...
Another blockbuster rumor; Mets/Seattle
December 06, 2008 by
Mets Fever
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Several days ago it was rumored that the Mets/White Sox's were discussing a blockbuster deal which would include Jermaine Dye/Bobby Jenks for Fernando Martinez/Bobby Parnell, plus. Those rumors have been lingering for weeks and until the Mets actually have a closer I believe they...
Papelbon Wins Closer of the Year
December 11, 2007 by
Center Field
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Following on the heels of Josh Beckett's Starter of the Year win, teammate Jonathan Papelbon notches a win as 2007's Closer of the Year-- with an overwhelming 38.1% of the vote. Second place honors went to Bobby Jenks, third place to J.J. Putz and fourth to Takashi Saito.
Poor Clayton Richard
July 22, 2009 by
Foul Balls
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Last night's White Sox game was a pretty tough one to swallow. After seeing Bobby Jenks walk along the tightrope in his last few save opportunities, he finally lost his balance on Tuesday and the Sox blew a 2-1 lead and lost to the Rays 3-2. Of course, the person I felt the worst...
Jenks Bleached by Bucs Two-out Rally in the Ninth.
May 26, 2009 by
Rum Bunter
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PICTURE: Getty Images
The Pirates flexed their muscle with three hits and two runs in the ninth inning against Sox closer Bobby Jenks after they banged 12 hits off starter Mark Buehrle.
Jeff Karstens pitched a solid outing keeping the Pirates within striking distance. He only...
White Sox Rumors: Jenks, Podsednik, Linebrink
September 21, 2009 by
MLB Trade Rumors
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Mark Gonzales of the Chicago Tribune has a new mailbag up, in which he answers some questions about potential offseason moves for the White Sox. A few highlights....
Gonzales expects the Sox to hang on to John Danks, whose quality innings still come at an affordable price. He...
Putz doesn't make any more sense then Jenks..
November 21, 2008 by
Mets Fever
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I made my case last week for the team to not go after Bobby Jenks. The closers pool is simply too deep for them to make a trade, in my opinion any discussion regarding trading for a closer is simply to show the free agents they have options and won't be forced into a bad contract...
Odds & Ends: Cards, Red Sox, Jenks
October 12, 2009 by
MLB Rumors
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After a great ending to the NLDS in Colorado, we'll be without baseball for a couple days. But not to worry, the links are still coming. Here's another set....
In their wrap-up of the St. Louis Cardinals' season, Buster Olney and the ESPN.com staff speculate that...
The Changing Landscape of Salary Arbitration-Eligible Players and Free Agents in Baseball
24 days ago by
Sports Law
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With the Yankees winning the World Series last night, the off-season officially began this morning. The clock starts ticking on the free agent filing period of 15 days after the end of the World Series. Buster Olney appeared on Mike and Mike on ESPN this morning. He started his segment...
Too many ifs in Cubs postseason hopes
August 06, 2009 by
Chicago Tribune
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Sure-thing season has been filled with too many unknowns
White Sox closer Bobby Jenks has been dealing with a kidney stone.
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