Chicago White Sox Pitchers Vie for Closer Role
There is no doubt that a dominating closer is an invaluable asset to a team. When opponents hear “Enter Sandman” at Yankee Stadium, they know that they’re going to have to get through veteran closer Mariano Rivera (which is no easy task) in order to avoid a loss. Similarly, Los Angeles Dodgers’ closer Eric Gagne saved 84 games in a row, which I’m sure didn’t do very much...
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13 days ago
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13 days ago
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Chicago White Sox pitchers vie for closer role
There is no doubt that a dominating closer is an invaluable asset to a team. When opponents hear “Enter Sandman” at Yankee Stadium, they know that they’re going to have to get through veteran closer Mariano Rivera (which is no easy task) in order to avoid a loss. Similarly, Los Angeles Dodgers’ closer Eric Gagne saved 84 games in a row, which I’m sure...
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13 days ago
Must Be New Math
One thing I find a little puzzling is talk that trading Marco Scutaro opened up room on the Red Sox payroll. Clearly it did, but not that much. Baseball Reference says Scutaro made $5.5 million in 2011 -- nothing to sneeze at, but not a bank-breaker by baseball standards.By comparison, Bobby Jenks, who appeared in 19 games, made $6 million in 2011.People speculating on this windfall...
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21 days ago
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21 days ago
Bobby Jenks has Surgery, Will Start Late
When the Boston Red Sox picked up Bobby Jenks, they were hoping he could continue his 2010 return to form after a terrible 2009 season and provided the team with another arm for the late innings. Instead, Jenks has hardly pitched at all; he had two long trips to the DL and required surgery on his back in September. Various sources are now reporting that the righty needed a second...
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January 06, 2012
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January 06, 2012
Your Morning Dump... Where Sweeney may or may not thrive in Boston
Every morning we compile the links of the day and dump them here... highlighting the big storyline. Because there's nothing quite as satisfying as a good morning dump.
"Last year was probably the hardest year I ever had playing baseball, not from the standpoint of doing good or doing bad, but just mentally I don't wish going from a starter to a backup player on...
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January 06, 2012
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January 06, 2012
Bobby Jenks has back surgery again
The Red Sox' return on their $12 million investment in reliever Bobby Jenks will be delayed some more, after word...
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January 05, 2012
Red Sox P Jenks has second spinal procedure
Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Bobby Jenks underwent a second spinal decompression procedure on Thursday.
Jenks will likely miss the opening of spring training because of the procedure, which typically requires up to eight weeks of recovery.
The 30-year-old was limited to just 19 games last season because of ongoing back pain.
Pitchers and catchers are scheduled to report to spring...
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January 05, 2012
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January 05, 2012
Bobby Jenks has 2nd spinal procedure
Boston Red Sox reliever Bobby Jenks has undergone a second spinal decompression procedure that could delay the start of his spring training
The Red Sox confirmed the procedure on Thursday.
Jenks, 30, is in the second year of a two-year, $20-million contract. He appeared in just 19 games last season with lingering back pain.
The procedure was first reported by the Boston Globe...
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January 05, 2012
Red Sox pitcher Jenks has second back surgery
A back procedure will delay Bobby Jenks' return to the Red Sox.
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January 05, 2012
BoSox' Jenks undergoes second spinal procedure
BOSTON (AP) -- Boston Red Sox reliever Bobby Jenks has undergone a second spinal decompression procedure that could delay the start of his spring training
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January 05, 2012
Ex-Sox closer Jenks has second spinal procedure
BOSTON — Boston Red Sox reliever and former Chicago White Sox closer Bobby Jenks has undergone a second spinal decompression procedure that could delay the start of his spring training
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January 05, 2012
Red Sox RHP Jenks has second spinal procedure
Boston Red Sox reliever Bobby Jenks has undergone a second spinal decompression procedure that could delay the start of his spring training
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January 05, 2012
Report: Bobby Jenks Undergoes Another Back Procedure, Likely to Miss Start of Spring Training
Bobby Jenks has suffered another setback. Back in December, the Red Sox reliever underwent a procedure at Massachusetts General Hospital to remove bone fragment from his lower back. But Jenks, 30, continued to feel discomfort and recently had a second spinal decompression surgery to address the issue, The Boston Globe reported. WEEI also reported the news. A former closer for the...
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January 05, 2012
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January 05, 2012
Red Sox’s Bobby Jenks sidelined after second back procedure
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January 05, 2012
Report: Red Sox's Jenks has 2nd back surgery
A back procedure will delay Bobby Jenks' return to the Red Sox.
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January 05, 2012
Your Morning Dump...where Bobby Jenks goes under the knife again.
Every morning we compile the links of the day and dump them here... highlighting the big storyline. Because there's nothing quite as satisfying as a good morning dump..
Red Sox reliever Bobby Jenks recently had a second spinal decompression procedure after experiencing discomfort following the first procedure in mid-December.
That means Jenks is unlikely to be ready...
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January 05, 2012
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January 05, 2012
Jenks Has Second Surgery, May Not Be Ready
Nick Cafardo reports:Red Sox reliever Bobby Jenks recently had a second spinal decompression procedure after experiencing discomfort following the first procedure in mid-December. That means Jenks is unlikely to be ready for the start of spring training, according to a major league source.
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January 05, 2012
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January 05, 2012
Jenks has a second procedure
Red Sox reliever Bobby Jenks recently had a second spinal decompression procedure after experiencing discomfort following the first procedure in mid-December.
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January 05, 2012
Fantasy Impact: Bailey to Boston
I swore I wouldn’t do any offseason closer updates before spring training because relief pitchers can gain or lose too much value with the addition or subtraction of just one player, but I’m fairly confident the Red Sox have the last piece of their closing puzzle in place now as we move towards 2012. For Red Sox fans like me, you have to be thrilled that the team was...
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December 28, 2011
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December 28, 2011
December 12, 2011: The Not Even Lukewarm Stove…
At this rate, it will be August before this Stove ever gets hot…And it’s making me CRANK-Y!
So after the complete non-event that was the Winter Meetings, we are STILL waiting for something to happen. I understand that the Sox will not make the splash they did last year, when they signed Adrian Gonzalez and Carl Crawford to those mega deals, but the fact that Fenway is celebrating...
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December 12, 2011
December 6, 2011: Winter Meetings, Day 2…
Some random thoughts while we wait to see if the 2011 Winter Meetings will be as productive as the 2010 Meetings were…
Remember Ryan Westmoreland? The Red Sox prospect who looked like he was destined for great things, only to be sidelined in March 2010 by what surgeons called a “cavernous malformation” in his brain? Well, there were days where it didn’t even...
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December 06, 2011
Red Sox P Jenks facing spine surgery
Boston Red Sox reliever Bobby Jenks will undergo surgery later this month to remove growths on his spine.
WEEI.com in Boston reported that Jenks will have the procedure. He was diagnoised with pulmonary embolism in August, one month after going on the disabled list with lingering back pain.
Jenks signed a two-year, $12 million contract with Boston but was limited to only 15 2/3...
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December 06, 2011
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December 06, 2011
What a Relief! Plenty of Bullpen Options Exist
With Jonathon Papelbon donning a Phillies uniform next year, Red Sox nation is well aware that restructuring the bullpen is an area of concern this off-season. Some thought Joe Nathan was a prime target to fill the closer void, but he is now off to Texas. So, this leaves the Red Sox with some questions to answer: Is Daniel Bard ready to take over? Will Bobby Jenks be ready to go...
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November 22, 2011
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November 22, 2011
Happy Six Year Anniversary 2005 White Sox
It seems like decades ago. But, the memory is etched in my mind forever. Sitting on the couch with some of my closest friends. The cheap champagne was on ice awaiting the final out. I was ready to celebrate like the players. Champagne and beer bath. Time seemed to stand still while that chopper went over Bobby Jenks’ head. Kind of like the myth of your life flashing...
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October 26, 2011
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October 26, 2011
LostMySports.com Top Post of the Day
As seen on LostMySports.comThis is me ranting Do people still realize the baseball season is still in full-swing?…no really, it is. The World Series will be underway at this time next week.You wouldn’t even realize that if you were to watch news as the Red Sox are just dominating headlines for better or for worse…but mostly for the worst.Chicken and...
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October 13, 2011
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October 13, 2011
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