chicago.whitesox.mlb.com - 12/18/2008
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CHICAGO -- Firing the baseball at 100 mph past opposing hitters' feeble attempts to make contact once stood as a trademark of Bobby Jenks' pitching repertoire upon arriving in the Majors. Now, "velocity" almost has become a four-letter word for one of the true fan favorites on the White Sox ...
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With the plethora of trade rumors carrying his
name floating around this offseason -- not to mention...
those said trade possibilities tied into this drop in velocity -- White Sox closer Bobby Jenks has decided to break out the high heater one more time.
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Jenks reacts to trade rumors, critics
mlb.mlb.com - 12/18/2008
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Bobby Jenks was one of three first-year eligibles
for salary arbitration for the White Sox. The White...
Sox closer is the only one of the three who doesn't yet have a deal for next season, but he's not sweating it.
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Jenks not sweating contract situation
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Jenks fires back about alleged lack of heat
Sox Machine —
Jenks fires back about alleged lack of heat Bobby Jenks answered some questions about his velocity for what he hopes will be the final time in an interview with Scott Merkin : Hey, I'm qualified to talk! Honestly, I would be a little more skeptical if September never happened. The way he manhandled the Twins to close out the ninth in three-up-three-down fashion for a 1-0 victory in Game 163 erased a lot of my doubts. In the final week or so, it seemed like he started tapping into his heat reserves to help the Sox get over the finish line. The more interesting question to me isn't about his fastball -- it's why he used his off-speed stuff far less often . In terms of his first ...
The Curious Case of Bobby Jenks
South Side Sox —
He may not be aging in reverse, but Bobby Jenks might be the unlikliest of smart pitchers in baseball. A former HS dropout, Jenks was waived by the Angels essentially for being immature. 10 months after he was let go, he burst onto the national stage in the playoffs by blowing away batters with 100 MPH heat.
Now Jenks is saying things like this.
"This is the last time I have something to say on it, but I've dropped my velocity on purpose," said Jenks, 27, during a phone interview from his home in a western suburb of Chicago. "If you don't ...
Is No News Good News? And Some Unkind Words for Swish, the Possible Departure of Floyd?
The White Sox Blog —
The lack of updates from the Sox have made me anxious. There isn't much to write about, and I've found myself cleaning up the layout and combing through old news, rather than looking up statistics and analyzing moves. But, this search for lost treasure among articles I've already read lead me to yet another look at Swish's departure. I roll my eyes every time I’m forced to read another “beat article” by the real reporters over at the Times and Tribune just as much as I enjoy reading Chuck Garfein’s [Sox Drawer] tidbits. The guy went to journalism school for broadcasting, not writing, and his problematic use of the words “your” and “you’re” is often distracting, but I look ...
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The Curious Case of Bobby Jenks
southsidesox.com 12/22/2008 — He may not be aging in reverse, but Bobby Jenks might be the unlikliest of smart pitchers in baseball. A former HS dropout, Jenks was waived by the Angels essentially for being immature. 10 months after he was let go, he burst onto the national stage ...
Sox say no to trade rumors about Dye, Jenks
chicagotribune.com 12/8/2008 — While the White Sox awaited word on whether free-agent Orlando Cabrera would decline their salary arbitration offer, two trade scenarios were shot down Sunday night on the eve of the winter meetings.
Phil Rogers: Good leadoff man usually ...
White Sox Avoid Arb With Bobby Jenks
mlbtraderumors.com 1/21/2009 — According to ESPN's Jayson Stark , the White Sox have avoided arbitration with closer Bobby Jenks by signing him for $5.6MM.
MLB INSIDER: Mets getting closer to bringing in Jenks?
newsday.com 11/16/2008 — Bobby Jenks doesn't carry the albatross of a long-term
contract around his neck and he's coming off a strong 2008 season. So when you're looking at the White Sox through the prism of our New York teams, don't make too many connections between Jenks ...
'Damaged' control: No defect with Jenks
suntimes.com 12/11/2008 — Bobby Jenks is no stranger to proving people wrong. He proved his estranged parents wrong by showing he could amount to something.
Mets Might Trade For Jenks, Instead of Signing K-Rod?
ddmetsfanblog.com 11/17/2008 — 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 ...
Bobby Jenks still on Mets radar.
longislandmetfan.blogspot.com 11/16/2008 — He doesnt give up home runs., He is under 30 and is arbitration eligible. Might be a good fit for Omar if he is looking to safe money at the closer spot.
How Does Jenks Stack Up?
i94sports.com 1/23/2009 — First off, I’m happy to bring some White Sox commentary to the blog - it’s long overdue. Thanks Rex for giving me the opportunity to share my thoughts. I hope everyone enjoys. Now to the good stuff - The White Sox recently made a call to Bobby Jenks. Let’s listen in:
