Yardbarker: Bobby Jenks

MLB Trade Rumors: On the Beat with John Perrotto Version

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 09:00:37 -0500

by Eric Risberg - AP about 1 month ago: Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Chad Billingsley takes a break on the mound after the San Francisco Giants scored their third run in the fourth inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2009. San Francisco won the game 7-2; Billingsley was the losing pitcher. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg) View full size photo » Every Sunday, John Perrotto from Baseball ...

The Changing Landscape of Salary Arbitration-Eligible Players and Free Agents in Baseball

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:30:00 -0500

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 with the same point that he made in an article on ESPN Insider on Sunday titled “Baseball's Next Great Economic Disparity.”Let me quote from his posting:“Baseball's financial structure appears to have r...

Fantasy Baseball: The avoid list. pt. 2

Sat, 24 Oct 2009 11:48:31 -0500

More photos » by Mark Duncan - AP Browse more photos » 4. Bobby Jenks- I wrote off Jenks last year and vowed to never draft him again after his fairly ugly 2008 season (likely injury related.) In 2009 Jenks saved 29 games with an ERA of 3.71 and gave up only four less home runs than he has throughout his entire career. While his K/9 increased back to 8.27, his BAA and WHIP increased and Matt Thornton proved to be a suitable replacement...

And Now For Some Irrational, Irresponsible, Uninformed Speculation On Bobby Jenks’ Future

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 13:15:57 -0500

With Bobby Jenks going the way of the rest of the 2009 White Sox season - large, slow, injured, finished - the real fun now turns to playing everyone’s favorite game: What’s next? Jenks has long been the subject of trade rumors (anyone remember when he was headed to the Mets?) but with the star closer [...]

Bobby Jenks Hates Us All And Drowns Puppies On Off-Days

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 23:00:29 -0500

More photos » by Ted S. Warren - AP Your beard is good. Just a compliment. About your beard being good. Browse more photos » I had just closed my tab at the Sodo Showbox bar and boasted to the bartender about what a lovely curveball Bobby Jenks could throw, when that very same Bobby Jenks hung two pitches belt-high over the plate, to two different Mariners; both of whom sent those pitches into le...

Bobby Jenks Watches Another One

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 22:07:26 -0500

More photos » by Ann Heisenfelt - AP Browse more photos » You know, if the Sox were still in this thing I might be able to get worked up about this. But now I just hope Ozzie is learning from his mistakes. I have to admit that every move he's made lately has seemed to work out poorly, but it doesn't help when you continually make the wrong one. * * * * * Kenny Williams is gonna get his drink on. I am reliab...

Major League Rulebook Bars Bobby Jenks From Pitching in Non-Save Situation

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 21:41:29 -0500

More photos » by Bill Kostroun - AP Browse more photos » That has to be the answer, right? I mean there's no way Ozzie Guillen would allow Scott Linebrink, who he recently removed from the "set-up" role, to pitch in the 9th inning of a tie game. Then follow his improbable 1-2-3 scoreless inning with a call on Randy Williams to face not just lefties, but righties and switch-hitters as well; and to not ...

Torres to Start Saturday; Jenks Will Be Available Saturday

Fri, 07 Aug 2009 17:07:36 -0500

Torres to Start Saturday; Jenks Will Be Available Saturday Manager Ozzie Guillen confirmed Carlos Torres will start Saturday night against Cleveland. Closer Bobby Jenks returned and will be available to pitch Saturday, but Guillen wants to use him in a non-save situation. Jenks hasn't pitched since Saturday because of kidney stones.

Closing Thoughts: Jenks struggling, not lacking confidence

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 12:14:52 -0500

White Sox closer Bobby Jenks has allowed runs in five of his last six appearances, and his last clean full inning was back on June 27 against the Cubs. In the month of July, he has an 8.59 ERA and 2.32 WHIP and opponents are hitting .394 against him. Is Jenks at risk of losing his job in the near term? No. Buy low if you can. Please recall Ozzie Guillen's recent comments: "He's my closer, and if people don't want him to be my closer, don't come to the [bleeping] game.&quo...

Intentionally Not Hitting Someone Could Get You In Trouble?

Mon, 11 May 2009 15:30:25 -0500

Bobby Jenks is a massive dude who obviously isn't afraid to speak his mind or get in the middle of a little ruckus. So last week after the White Sox batters were getting pelted by pitch after pitch, Jenks decided to send a "We Ain't Gonna Take This BS" message. With two outs in the 9th and Rangers Star Ian Kinsler at the plate, Jenks dialed up his best fastball and threw it behind him. In the post game Jenks addressed this issue:

Asked if the two-out, ninth-inning pitch to Kinsler "got away from him," Jenks replied without hesitation:

"No, I meant to. To send a message. Basically I was saying, 'I'm sick of seeing our guys get hit and hurt and almost get taken out of the game.' I threw it with intention."

"With a one-run lead, I didn't want to put anyone on base. I just wanted to say, 'Hey, we can play that game, too.' Other than that, the important thing was getting him out after that pitch."

I've seen and heard a few people say this honesty was moronic and that he may wind up with a fine or suspension as a result. To this I say, HOW? Jenks DID NOT hit Kinsler. He DID NOT aim at his head. He DID NOT even throw at Kinsler. He just wanted to let it be known that his team was not going to take beat up ribs anymore so he wanted Kinsler to get a bit squeamish by throwing behind him. Who cares if he admitted what he was trying to do? He threw a ball with no intent to hit a batter, how the hell could you be suspended or fined for such a thing?

Bobby Jenks Should Play Dumb

Mon, 11 May 2009 14:18:34 -0500

On Saturday night with the White Sox up 3-2 on the Texas Rangers, Ian Kinsler came up to the plate in the top of the ninth with two outs. White Sox closer Bobby Jenks then reared back to throw his first pitch to Kinsler, and it was a
96mph fastball delivered behind Kinsler. It was a purpose pitch.

Lancelot Links: Morning Edition

Thu, 12 Feb 2009 08:57:12 -0500

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The Legend of Bobby Jenks: The Drunken, Violent, Second Coming of Christ with the 100 MPH Fastball and Self-Diagnosed Bad Back

Thu, 12 Feb 2009 00:10:26 -0500

The incredible of legend of White Sox closer Bobby Jenks continues to grow. As described in a new book Odd Men Out by Matt McCarthy, Jenks was brash, lazy, and a drunk during his time in the Angels farm system. Here is an excerpt, with McCarthy describing Jenks' arrival in Mesa: Mitch froze after his eighth throw to me. From his expression I thought he'd either pulled a muscle or seen a ghost. Turning around, I saw a tall, overweight, bald man getting out of a truck. Mitch walked t...

Mets Might Trade For Jenks, Instead of Signing K-Rod?

Sun, 16 Nov 2008 19:31:33 -0500

According to Ken Davidoff of Newsday, The Mets might opt to trade for Bobby Jenks instead of signing Francisco Rodriguez or Brian Fuentes. The Mets like Jenks' stuff better, while K-Rod's velocity has gone down and it worries the Mets. I wrote in a past article how K-Rod's agent says he can still bring the heat and how he doesn't depend on his fastball. Jenks is only 28 years old and does not make a lot of money.. He only made $550,000 in '08.. If the Mets acquired Jenk...

Jonathan Papelbon: We Need To Talk.

Wed, 05 Mar 2008 16:19:21 -0500

It's time we took a serious look at your latest whining/grandstanding about your paycheck. And this is coming from a place of love, but: you've got to stop.