Rangers Offered Jenks Job as Starter?

Scott Merkin article shows Bobby Jenks is indignant 'til the end.

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i think this is the most interesting part of that article.....

“Why would I come back to that negativity?” Jenks said. “I’m looking forward to playing for a manager who knows how to run a bullpen.”

I really don’t have that big of a problem with ozzie’s bullpen use but it was interesting to hear jenks go that hard on him.

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by KenWo4LiFe on Dec 28, 2010 2:22 PM CST reply actions

Other than his propensity for IBB and sometimes getting crazy with changes

I’d say Ozzie much more than most understands the importance of using relievers in high leverage situations, even tie ball games. Having a manager like Ozzie helped not hurt Bobby’s career. Grow up.

Does UZR take into consideration the JumpThrow?

by Tdogg on Dec 28, 2010 4:01 PM CST up reply actions

Bobby's clearly confused by how intimately the bullpen is tied to the offense.

I’m sure he meant he’s looking forward to playing for a manager who knows how to construct a lineup.

biceps-deep in fungible pumpkins.

by homesickalien on Dec 28, 2010 5:08 PM CST up reply actions 3 recs

It's negative to have to compete for a spot?

Boo-hoo, Bobby. Sad that a manager would want the best pitching available at a given time.

"My role hads not changed: Old punching bag." -winningugly

by Uribe Down on Dec 28, 2010 7:07 PM CST up reply actions

yeah, this quote really lost me:

“But I want to play for a manager who trusts his relievers, regardless of what’s going on. "

I would recommend putting all your thoughts together, then dumping them all out into one solidified stool.
-Shoeless In SC

by PeejSox on Dec 28, 2010 8:12 PM CST up reply actions

"I'm mad but I'm not mad."

Nice. He ended up geting >$1MM/year more than the Sox offered. So he got a good deal by being kicked out of the nest. Enjoy Beantown, Robert.

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by winningugly on Dec 28, 2010 2:29 PM CST reply actions

i laughed at this when i read it...

yeesh bobby stop being such a big baby.. get over it

I'D LIKE TO APOLOGIZE IN ADVANCE FOR MY BEHAVIOR!! I DAYDREAM WITH THE BEST OF THEM.......

by pierzynskirules on Dec 28, 2010 3:53 PM CST reply actions

Bobby Jenks as a starter..that i would love to watch

2011 WhiteSox Baseball: we're all in

by OznCoop on Dec 28, 2010 3:56 PM CST reply actions

with all his pitches, Bobby starting for reliever money

would be a decent proposition.

Fireworks: Bang?

by colintj on Dec 28, 2010 4:00 PM CST reply actions

was going to say

he certainly has the arsenal to start.

Does UZR take into consideration the JumpThrow?

by Tdogg on Dec 28, 2010 4:03 PM CST up reply actions

i think it'd be a very interesting expirment

2011 WhiteSox Baseball: we're all in

by OznCoop on Dec 28, 2010 4:04 PM CST up reply actions

I don't know if he has the arsenal

He throws five pitches, but I don’t think anything besides his curveball are special. And he doesn’t throw his curve anymore, for whatever reason.

THIS NEW ARRANGEMENT SHOULD BE POOTY GOO

by Jim Margalus on Dec 28, 2010 4:43 PM CST up reply actions

It's all Ozzie's fault.

Your 2011 Chicago White Sox: Donkey Kong!!!

by 2ndHalfAdjustments on Dec 28, 2010 4:48 PM CST up reply actions

hes not effective beyond his fastballs and the occasional curve

once he tries to mix something else in, even if it looks good, it still gets hit out the park.

The only glove he needs is a batting glove. - RWShow on Adam Dunn signing.

by blackoutsox on Dec 28, 2010 5:35 PM CST up reply actions

I like the Rangers thinking outside the box..

At least they are creative. No clue if Bobby would have held up, but I like the idea.

by Grinder in Training on Dec 28, 2010 4:04 PM CST reply actions

i'm trying to configure something

to include bobby jenks, starter, main course, dessert but i’m stuck. i’m afraid it will take someone more clever than me.

"when the seagulls follow the trawler, it's because they think sardines will be thrown into the sea." ~~cantona

by BuehrleMan on Dec 28, 2010 4:22 PM CST reply actions

His beef with Ozzie lead to Kenny desserting him.

"My role hads not changed: Old punching bag." -winningugly

by Uribe Down on Dec 28, 2010 6:57 PM CST up reply actions

This is a little half-baked.

"It's like an elephant rodeo in there."

by RWShow on Dec 28, 2010 7:38 PM CST up reply actions

Duuuuuuude.

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by winningugly on Dec 28, 2010 7:40 PM CST up reply actions

At least we had him during his salad days

"You People Disgust Me" - TAEG

by DrEmilioLizardo on Dec 29, 2010 12:30 PM CST up reply actions

Boo.

Hiss.

I hate Christmas. No baseball. by mikecws91

by winningugly on Dec 29, 2010 12:39 PM CST up reply actions

Your sour response only eggs me on.

"You People Disgust Me" - TAEG

by DrEmilioLizardo on Dec 29, 2010 9:56 PM CST up reply actions

Now you're just hamming it up.

"It's like an elephant rodeo in there."

by RWShow on Dec 30, 2010 12:22 AM CST up reply actions

He's just being a hot dog now.

I hate Christmas. No baseball. by mikecws91

by winningugly on Dec 30, 2010 7:21 AM CST up reply actions

whats the matter- cant cut the mustard?

"You People Disgust Me" - TAEG

by DrEmilioLizardo on Dec 30, 2010 10:52 PM CST up reply actions

I relish the opportunity.

I hate Christmas. No baseball. by mikecws91

by winningugly on Dec 31, 2010 6:32 AM CST up reply actions

That's a little cheesy.

If is is one handed shitting. by winningugly

by mick10 on Dec 31, 2010 6:43 AM CST up reply actions

Bunch of sour grapes is what that is...

"Hey. I may hate myself, but it has nothing to do with the fact that I'm an SSSer!"- HSA

by DrEmilioLizardo on Dec 31, 2010 9:35 AM CST up reply actions

He's in a bit of a pickle with that attitude...

I hate Christmas. No baseball. by mikecws91

by winningugly on Dec 31, 2010 9:40 AM CST up reply actions

feeling your oats this morning?

If is is one handed shitting. by winningugly

by mick10 on Dec 31, 2010 11:55 AM CST up reply actions

Cool as a cucumber.

I hate Christmas. No baseball. by mikecws91

by winningugly on Dec 31, 2010 12:33 PM CST up reply actions

that's pretty corny.

If is is one handed shitting. by winningugly

by mick10 on Dec 31, 2010 2:52 PM CST up reply actions

Not trying to curry favor.

I hate Christmas. No baseball. by mikecws91

by winningugly on Dec 31, 2010 4:20 PM CST up reply actions

you're obviously fishing for compliments.

If is is one handed shitting. by winningugly

by mick10 on Dec 31, 2010 4:39 PM CST up reply actions

lol look at the OPOS's go

i enjoyed this.

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by KenWo4LiFe on Dec 31, 2010 6:05 PM CST up reply actions

You are getting crabby.

I hate Christmas. No baseball. by mikecws91

by winningugly on Dec 31, 2010 6:07 PM CST up reply actions

There's a lot to chew on here.

"It's like an elephant rodeo in there."

by RWShow on Dec 31, 2010 6:14 PM CST up reply actions

let me digest that

If is is one handed shitting. by winningugly

by mick10 on Dec 31, 2010 6:57 PM CST up reply actions

You are milking this for all it's worth.

I hate Christmas. No baseball. by mikecws91

by winningugly on Dec 31, 2010 8:07 PM CST up reply actions

you're nuts!

If is is one handed shitting. by winningugly

by mick10 on Dec 31, 2010 8:33 PM CST up reply actions

You just want your cake

and eat it, too.

I hate Christmas. No baseball. by mikecws91

by winningugly on Dec 31, 2010 8:41 PM CST up reply actions

Please, can we stick a fork in this and shut our pie holes?

"Hey. I may hate myself, but it has nothing to do with the fact that I'm an SSSer!"- HSA

by DrEmilioLizardo on Dec 31, 2010 9:01 PM CST up reply actions

don't be a weenie

If is is one handed shitting. by winningugly

by mick10 on Dec 31, 2010 9:08 PM CST up reply actions

This thread is past its sell by date.

busy weaving laurel wreath for k dawg and JR. These guys are straight up gangsta this year. -LT_sox_fan on Dec 15, 2010

by South Side Expat on Dec 31, 2010 10:33 PM CST up reply actions

It is a milk carton with WTGTD pictured on the side....

"Hey. I may hate myself, but it has nothing to do with the fact that I'm an SSSer!"- HSA

by DrEmilioLizardo on Jan 1, 2011 1:16 AM CST up reply actions 1 recs

I don't give a fig what you think.

I hate Christmas. No baseball. by mikecws91

by winningugly on Jan 1, 2011 8:39 PM CST up reply actions

Starter?

Bobby could barely throw 93 sometimes last year. His velocity is far too inconsistent to be a starter.

The ghost of Brian Anderson haunts the White Sox in the form of Mark Kotsay.

by BaconSlayer09 on Dec 28, 2010 4:29 PM CST reply actions

To say nothing of the concerns that he'd break down because of conditioning.

Your 2011 Chicago White Sox: Donkey Kong!!!

by 2ndHalfAdjustments on Dec 28, 2010 4:33 PM CST up reply actions

you're paying him reliever money

you’re not asking him to throw 200 IP.

Fireworks: Bang?

by colintj on Dec 28, 2010 4:38 PM CST up reply actions

I was using it as a reason against him being a starter.

Your 2011 Chicago White Sox: Donkey Kong!!!

by 2ndHalfAdjustments on Dec 28, 2010 4:41 PM CST up reply actions

16 starts.

Fireworks: Bang?

by colintj on Dec 28, 2010 4:42 PM CST up reply actions

Doubtful.

I hate Christmas. No baseball. by mikecws91

by winningugly on Dec 28, 2010 7:05 PM CST up reply actions

for the $6M he got, he'd need 100 IP at 4.40 FIP to be worth it.

Fireworks: Bang?

by colintj on Dec 28, 2010 4:42 PM CST up reply actions

Don't really know what you mean here.

If he’s stretched out and in shape, velocity is not his concern.

Does UZR take into consideration the JumpThrow?

by Tdogg on Dec 28, 2010 4:33 PM CST up reply actions

That's if he's in shape...

And round is not a shape.

The ghost of Brian Anderson haunts the White Sox in the form of Mark Kotsay.

by BaconSlayer09 on Dec 28, 2010 6:04 PM CST up reply actions

Enough.

Grow up, Bobby. Stop with this crap.

Your 2011 Chicago White Sox: Donkey Kong!!!

by 2ndHalfAdjustments on Dec 28, 2010 4:29 PM CST reply actions

:throws the deuces to big bad bobby:

its been real partner.. i don’t want to hear from you until Alexei sends one flying into the boston night to give the sox a 4-3 lead in the 8th at fenway.

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by KenWo4LiFe on Dec 28, 2010 4:35 PM CST reply actions

...on a cool October night

2011 WhiteSox Baseball: we're all in

by OznCoop on Dec 28, 2010 4:38 PM CST up reply actions

Sox projected for second place in a preliminary CAIRO

http://www.rlyw.net/index.php/RLYW/comments/extremely_early_cairo_2011_mlb_projected_standings

Fireworks: Bang?

by colintj on Dec 28, 2010 4:43 PM CST reply actions

so the Sox are gonna manage to win 3.3 games less than what they won this year...I'll take that bet

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by OznCoop on Dec 28, 2010 4:46 PM CST up reply actions

Wow.

That’s some serious AL Central regression he/she/it is expecting.

Your 2011 Chicago White Sox: Donkey Kong!!!

by 2ndHalfAdjustments on Dec 28, 2010 4:46 PM CST up reply actions

the Twins aren't done yet, for one

but that’s more or less where systems had them last year and it’s not like anybody added any huge pieces.

Fireworks: Bang?

by colintj on Dec 28, 2010 5:08 PM CST up reply actions

What I find more curious is the assertion

they will score 17 less runs than last year. Okee doke.

Does UZR take into consideration the JumpThrow?

by Tdogg on Dec 28, 2010 4:53 PM CST up reply actions

well projecting Lucas Harrell as the 5th starter

and Marquez as LM doesn’t help…..

Does UZR take into consideration the JumpThrow?

by Tdogg on Dec 28, 2010 4:57 PM CST up reply actions

harrell is your 5th starter right now...no? i think so.

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by KenWo4LiFe on Dec 28, 2010 4:59 PM CST up reply actions

he used the MLB.com depth charts

Fireworks: Bang?

by colintj on Dec 28, 2010 5:09 PM CST up reply actions

I would laugh too but we did have Bartolo in 2009.

The only glove he needs is a batting glove. - RWShow on Adam Dunn signing.

by blackoutsox on Dec 28, 2010 5:36 PM CST up reply actions

I didn't think that was that crazy

having Bartolo and a less than 100% Jose Arial Contreras in the same rotation- that’s what made it crazy.

I would recommend putting all your thoughts together, then dumping them all out into one solidified stool.
-Shoeless In SC

by PeejSox on Dec 28, 2010 8:15 PM CST up reply actions

Fewer.

"It's like an elephant rodeo in there."

by RWShow on Dec 28, 2010 7:38 PM CST up reply actions

yep.

"when the seagulls follow the trawler, it's because they think sardines will be thrown into the sea." ~~cantona

by BuehrleMan on Dec 28, 2010 8:24 PM CST up reply actions

/scratching my head in confusion

I'D LIKE TO APOLOGIZE IN ADVANCE FOR MY BEHAVIOR!! I DAYDREAM WITH THE BEST OF THEM.......

by pierzynskirules on Dec 28, 2010 4:54 PM CST up reply actions

They had no projections for Sale nor Santos. Maybe they changed that now, but yeah. They had Juan Pierre playing CF for some odd reason. It’s too early to tell I think. I’m planning on doing some math when Marcel comes out in January.

Under Bill James’ projections, the Sox position players were around 24 WAR. Of course, I skewed that a bit with some fielding projections.

The ghost of Brian Anderson haunts the White Sox in the form of Mark Kotsay.

by BaconSlayer09 on Dec 28, 2010 6:08 PM CST up reply actions

Bobby's way too much of a fat piece of shit to start.

Does anybody remember that SI article a few years back that was written by some ivy league kid who pitched for the Angels organization?

He said that Jenks would get out of pre-season workouts by claiming that his back was acting up because a back injury is something that the Trainers can’t disprove.

I would recommend putting all your thoughts together, then dumping them all out into one solidified stool.
-Shoeless In SC

by PeejSox on Dec 28, 2010 11:29 PM CST reply actions

if david wells started for 20 years... anyone can.

nobody was a bigger fat piece of shit than he was.

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by KenWo4LiFe on Dec 28, 2010 11:32 PM CST up reply actions

Bartolo. Colon.

Enough said. But Bobby does tend to have leg/arm issues.

I hate Christmas. No baseball. by mikecws91

by winningugly on Dec 28, 2010 11:38 PM CST up reply actions

I hear he also has drinking/marital issues

I would recommend putting all your thoughts together, then dumping them all out into one solidified stool.
-Shoeless In SC

by PeejSox on Dec 28, 2010 11:52 PM CST up reply actions

at least colon never missed time with gout for god sake

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by KenWo4LiFe on Dec 29, 2010 12:07 AM CST up reply actions

I was attacking his work ethic more than his body type

I love fat ball players.

I would recommend putting all your thoughts together, then dumping them all out into one solidified stool.
-Shoeless In SC

by PeejSox on Dec 28, 2010 11:39 PM CST up reply actions

as a fellow hefty guy

i also enjoy fat guys. wells was the exception. really didn’t like him.

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by KenWo4LiFe on Dec 29, 2010 12:09 AM CST up reply actions

"The David Wells Diet: Chips Beer and American League Batters"

I fucking hated Wells when he was on the Sox.

I remember sitting in Pooriejay’s living room when that fat fucker failed to field a bunt against the Cubs and came out of the game without retiring a batter. We were wondering if it could ever get any worse… Then a few hours later Carlos Lee hit a walk-off grand slam and all was well.

…
But a couple years ago I borrowed David Wells’ biography to read his chapter about the White Sox. He said some nice things about the Sox hitters and had high praise for Kenny. He was talking about the disappointing season and said something like “then Ken Williams called me into his office to talk about trade rumors and did something that no executive has ever done before or since- he was honest with me.”

I also like him on TBS crew because he seems to be the most aware of the fact that their crew absolutely sucks.

But I still can’t forgive him for saying Frank had no guts for not playing with what was eventually diagnosed as a torn triceps. I suppose Wells never had such problems because you can’t pull or tear fat.

I would recommend putting all your thoughts together, then dumping them all out into one solidified stool.
-Shoeless In SC

by PeejSox on Dec 29, 2010 2:24 AM CST up reply actions

i was at that game when Lee hit the slam....

pure awesome! Sean Lowe was the unsung hero of that game cleaning up wells’ mess.

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by KenWo4LiFe on Dec 29, 2010 10:14 AM CST up reply actions

hes saying Jenks was a wuss

and faked it

The only glove he needs is a batting glove. - RWShow on Adam Dunn signing.

by blackoutsox on Dec 29, 2010 12:03 AM CST up reply actions

and a great deal of what that guy wrote turned out to be blatantly false and inaccurate

When I was a kid, I didn't want to be a doctor or a fireman. I wanted to be Super Mario. It's the most literal pipe dream I've ever had.

by U-God on Dec 29, 2010 6:44 AM CST up reply actions

Like how the night before his perfect game he was up all night at the SNL cast party during a week when there were re-runs?

no doubt. But I read it to see what his opinions were on the 2001 White Sox.

They were complementary enough. But considering how he’s kind of the poster-boy for that disappointing year, he damn well should talk nicely of the organization.

I would recommend putting all your thoughts together, then dumping them all out into one solidified stool.
-Shoeless In SC

by PeejSox on Dec 29, 2010 9:20 AM CST up reply actions