Bobby Jenks...

[Cubzfan64]

I don't know anything about his past history, but I noticed a graphic last night that he had been waived by Anaheim in 2004. Anyone know what the reasoning was behind them waiving a guy who can throw 100 mph? He either had to have major control issues in their system or something - nobody gives up on an arm like that for nothing.

 

Just curious.

[sethuel1]

I don't know anything about his past history, but I noticed a graphic last night that he had been waived by Anaheim in 2004. Anyone know what the reasoning was behind them waiving a guy who can throw 100 mph? He either had to have major control issues in their system or something - nobody gives up on an arm like that for nothing.

 

Just curious.

 

The minor league buses kept getting flat tires on the side he sat on.

[barrettismyidol]

I don't know anything about his past history, but I noticed a graphic last night that he had been waived by Anaheim in 2004. Anyone know what the reasoning was behind them waiving a guy who can throw 100 mph? He either had to have major control issues in their system or something - nobody gives up on an arm like that for nothing.

 

Just curious.

 

The minor league buses kept getting flat tires on the side he sat on.

 

Haha. They showed him getting interviewed on TV yesterday and the man has hugeeee legs.

[RockTheIvy]

I don't know anything about his past history, but I noticed a graphic last night that he had been waived by Anaheim in 2004. Anyone know what the reasoning was behind them waiving a guy who can throw 100 mph? He either had to have major control issues in their system or something - nobody gives up on an arm like that for nothing.

 

Just curious.

 

The minor league buses kept getting flat tires on the side he sat on.

 

Haha. They showed him getting interviewed on TV yesterday and the man has hugeeee legs.

 

George, can I pet the wabbits?

[Transmogrified Tiger]

Jenks is insane. I don't know if he ever graduated high school, he lived in the woods with his dad or something. He also got into trouble a couple times in the minor leagues. Here's an article that details a little bit of it. The ESPN article they mention is really good, but I can't seem to find it online.

[barrettismyidol]

Jenks is insane. I don't know if he ever graduated high school, he lived in the woods with his dad or something. He also got into trouble a couple times in the minor leagues. Here's an article that details a little bit of it. The ESPN article they mention is really good, but I can't seem to find it online.

 

Interesting. I like how he's quoted as saying he was doing normal stuff for a 21 year old..

[RationalSoxFan]

I think he was caught with alcohol on the team bus one time, and he had major elbow issues. Anaheim tried to convert him to a starter and his arm broke down, the Sox picked him up.

[bhogg]

at one point he thought it would be a good idea to set fire to his arm.

 

he may be dumb as a brick, but he can bring the heat and it appears that he's semi settled down.

[CoolHandLuke]

Also I think I heard that they waived him to make room for signing Kendry Morales.

[Cubzfan64]

Thanks for all the info. I just thought it very odd that ANY team would just waive a guy who can throw 100+mph - one would have thought there would have been someone out there who might have traded for him.

[USSoccer]

Here's the article:

 

http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2002553059_ston11.html

[Transmogrified Tiger]

Here's the article:

 

http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2002553059_ston11.html

 

That's a great article Rich. :P

[USSoccer]

Here's the article:

 

http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2002553059_ston11.html

 

That's a great article Rich. :P

 

 

:axe:

[bhogg]

Thanks for all the info. I just thought it very odd that ANY team would just waive a guy who can throw 100+mph - one would have thought there would have been someone out there who might have traded for him.

 

 

Yeah, it's right up there with letting a 6'9" lefty with crap tons of talent go rule V. . . .

[Cubzfan64]

Thanks for all the info. I just thought it very odd that ANY team would just waive a guy who can throw 100+mph - one would have thought there would have been someone out there who might have traded for him.

 

 

Yeah, it's right up there with letting a 6'9" lefty with crap tons of talent go rule V. . . .

 

Yup - sounds like at least 2 stupid teams.

[CaliforniaRaisin]

Also I think I heard that they waived him to make room for signing Kendry Morales.

 

Correct.

[NorthsideAvenger]

Thanks for all the info. I just thought it very odd that ANY team would just waive a guy who can throw 100+mph - one would have thought there would have been someone out there who might have traded for him.

 

 

Yeah, it's right up there with letting a 6'9" lefty with crap tons of talent go rule V. . . .

 

BUT...to be fair, neither Sisco nor Jenks (both have SERIOUS maturity issues, which wouldn't surprise me if it popos it's uglyhead again) have SUSTAIN success in the majors. And if the Sox win the series, Jenks might have an overload, and destroy his career. This "KID" doesn't have a LONG career in baseball. Everybody loves his FB, but he is STUPID, plain and simple. Think of him as a HEAVIER Kyle Farnsworth, their partying will destroy their careers. I, for one, don't miss Sisco.

[NorthsideAvenger]

Thanks for all the info. I just thought it very odd that ANY team would just waive a guy who can throw 100+mph - one would have thought there would have been someone out there who might have traded for him.

 

 

Yeah, it's right up there with letting a 6'9" lefty with crap tons of talent go rule V. . . .

 

Yup - sounds like at least 2 stupid teams.

 

 

If a KID doesn't see improvement (off the field, moreso then ON-THE-FIELD) then why reward him by continue to pay him? Trust me...

Jenks is not a mistake. He was born stupid, he was stupid, and he will end his career stupid, just like his baseball talent brother, Toe Nash. Bobby Jenks, Chicago, can you imagine the trouble he'll get into.

[CubinNY]

Thanks for all the info. I just thought it very odd that ANY team would just waive a guy who can throw 100+mph - one would have thought there would have been someone out there who might have traded for him.

 

 

Yeah, it's right up there with letting a 6'9" lefty with crap tons of talent go rule V. . . .

 

BUT...to be fair, neither Sisco nor Jenks (both have SERIOUS maturity issues, which wouldn't surprise me if it popos it's uglyhead again) have SUSTAIN success in the majors. And if the Sox win the series, Jenks might have an overload, and destroy his career. This "KID" doesn't have a LONG career in baseball. Everybody loves his FB, but he is STUPID, plain and simple. Think of him as a HEAVIER Kyle Farnsworth, their partying will destroy their careers. I, for one, don't miss Sisco.

 

Since when did you administer the WISC-R or Stanford Benit to either Farns or this kid? Even so, since when is being a Rhode's Scholar a prerequisit to being a good baseball player?

 

I really wish you would refrain from such ridiciluous character assisinations.

[katway]

Thanks for all the info. I just thought it very odd that ANY team would just waive a guy who can throw 100+mph - one would have thought there would have been someone out there who might have traded for him.

 

 

Yeah, it's right up there with letting a 6'9" lefty with crap tons of talent go rule V. . . .

 

BUT...to be fair, neither Sisco nor Jenks (both have SERIOUS maturity issues, which wouldn't surprise me if it popos it's uglyhead again) have SUSTAIN success in the majors. And if the Sox win the series, Jenks might have an overload, and destroy his career. This "KID" doesn't have a LONG career in baseball. Everybody loves his FB, but he is STUPID, plain and simple. Think of him as a HEAVIER Kyle Farnsworth, their partying will destroy their careers. I, for one, don't miss Sisco.

 

Jenks seems to have matured over the past couple years, the same can't be said for Farns. In any event, I wouldn't even say they have the same stuff. Farns throws hard with little movement. Jenks throws hard with movement. Farns has an average to slightly above average slider that has to be set up by his fastball. Jenks has a wicked above average curve that doesn't need to be setup by his fastball.

[LoneStarCubFan]

Speaking of movement, Jenks sure had a lot of crap on the back of his hat. Looked like rosin but anytime I see a cap that dirty I think Julian Tavarez. Garner should have had the plate umpire check him to make sure he's not loading the ball up.

[frostwyrm]

Has anybody called him "Blobby" yet?

[wekse]

Has anybody called him "Blobby" yet?

 

heh

[NorthsideAvenger]

Since when did you administer the WISC-R or Stanford Benit to either Farns or this kid? Even so, since when is being a Rhode's Scholar a prerequisit to being a good baseball player?

 

I really wish you would refrain from such ridiciluous character assisinations.

 

It is not a "ridiculous character assisinations", it is the TRUTH. Have you ever wonder why this kid was released BY THE ANGELS? No it wasn't because, he was out of options, and he didn't have the talent, it was because the kid shows no remorse about his actions, hence the reason why I call him "stupid." This kid is a immature brat, he will go "Ultimate Warrior" on the White Sox, and that is break down in the face of maturity. Trust me, I usually don't attack a player's character, unless it is warranted (Sosa, Palmeiro, Edmonds, etc), but with Jenks, his character needs to be questioned.

 

Maybe he has mature since being released by the Angels, WHICH I HIGHLY DOUBT, then I will apologize, but let me say this...a leopard doesn't change it spot, and Jenks will always have serious character issues.

[cubssox fan]

Speaking of movement, Jenks sure had a lot of crap on the back of his hat. Looked like rosin but anytime I see a cap that dirty I think Julian Tavarez. Garner should have had the plate umpire check him to make sure he's not loading the ball up.

 

It is rosin and if there was any doubt about you bet Garner would of had it checked out. You know a guy that big cant be reach down to pick up a bag all the time :lol:

 

Also he has since gotten married since the angels incidents and has some kids and settled down. The double A manager for the white sox spent a lot of time with Jenks helping him with his issues and it wasnt until he felt Jenks was ready that he was called up to the big leagues.