CSF Posted December 17, 2004 Share Posted December 17, 2004 Isnt' this the guy with the 100mph arm but major head issues? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aboz56 Posted December 17, 2004 Share Posted December 17, 2004 Yep, he throws heat, could be good in the pen. Believe he was hurt most of last season. Here is the scouting report from BA: Background: Jenks has overcome more obstacles than most 23-year-olds. Many of them have been self-induced, including a suspension for violating team rules in 2002. Just when he was starting to make the most significant progress of his career last season, he was the subject of a revealing ESPN Magazine article. Then he spent two months on the disabled list with a stress reaction in his elbow. Strengths: Jenks lights up radar guns, generating easy 93-99 mph readings in every start. He has topped out at 102 but is learning the importance of command and movement over velocity. His curveball features hard, downward bite and can be an unhittable pitch. He rarely uses his changeup, but he’ll flash an above-average one on occasion. Weaknesses: Jenks is still learning to harness his emotions and his overpowering repertoire. He came into spring last year 30 pounds overweight, which led to complications with his mechanics. The Future: Angels officials noticed more ambition from Jenks after the ESPN article. If he follows up a strong winter in Puerto Rico with a good spring, he likely will head to Triple-A Salt Lake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MurcieOne Posted December 17, 2004 Share Posted December 17, 2004 Isnt' this the guy with the 100mph arm but major head issues? Your telling the story og my life.... if i only could have controlled my drug problem i could've been in the show. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HighHeat45 Posted December 17, 2004 Share Posted December 17, 2004 I remember seeing a special on him on ESPN or something a long time ago. Seemed like he can turn into somethin good. I like the pickup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JimH Posted December 17, 2004 Share Posted December 17, 2004 He's got an elbow problem I believe. Seems an odd move, but I'm sure they would have checked this guy out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjm676 Posted December 17, 2004 Share Posted December 17, 2004 My Webpage more info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.J. Posted December 17, 2004 Share Posted December 17, 2004 worth a shot. Low risk high reward type of deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted December 17, 2004 Share Posted December 17, 2004 worth a shot. Low risk high reward type of deal. Exactly. Is the kid a starter or reliver? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aboz56 Posted December 17, 2004 Share Posted December 17, 2004 Exactly. Is the kid a starter or reliver? I think he's a reliever at this point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDavisFutureHOF Posted December 17, 2004 Share Posted December 17, 2004 From an Angels minors site (much like futuresox) -- take it for what it is worth: (As of Dec 9th) "On Angels Clubhouse (KSPN 710 AM in L.A.) last Tuesday, broadcaster Terry Smith said Bobby is in Arizona on rehab and is making great progress. Terry said Bobby should be ready to go for spring training." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MurcieOne Posted December 17, 2004 Share Posted December 17, 2004 2003 Stats 16 Starts 7-2 W/L 2.17 ERA 83 IP 56 HITS 51 BB 103 K's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.J. Posted December 17, 2004 Share Posted December 17, 2004 Exactly. Is the kid a starter or reliver? If he ever were a starter, he would have to prove himself in the bulpen all over again regardless Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.J. Posted December 17, 2004 Share Posted December 17, 2004 2003 Stats 16 Starts 7-2 W/L 2.17 ERA 83 IP 56 HITS 51 BB 103 K's what level were those stats at? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MurcieOne Posted December 17, 2004 Share Posted December 17, 2004 considering we lost Ryan Wing this offseason... its nice to steal someone from someone else.... they supposedly were trying to sneak Jenks through waivers the same way we were with Wing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T R U Posted December 17, 2004 Share Posted December 17, 2004 Holy Crap this is badass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MurcieOne Posted December 17, 2004 Share Posted December 17, 2004 what level were those stats at? AA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.J. Posted December 17, 2004 Share Posted December 17, 2004 It cant be any worse than giving Borchard 5 mil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CSF Posted December 17, 2004 Author Share Posted December 17, 2004 On the 2pm Score update, they said Jenks is still rehabbing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.J. Posted December 17, 2004 Share Posted December 17, 2004 Just keep him away from Frank. Frank loves to drink. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AddisonStSox Posted December 17, 2004 Share Posted December 17, 2004 Nothing wrong with this signing. Low risk, high reward. Good snag Kenny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punch and Judy Garland Posted December 17, 2004 Share Posted December 17, 2004 nice job by Kenny Williams and co. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MurcieOne Posted December 17, 2004 Share Posted December 17, 2004 Maybe he's a closer on this team some day? although I think he walks to many guys to close games.... so i just defeated my own point. we got ourselves a genuine Nuke LaLuche! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted December 17, 2004 Share Posted December 17, 2004 Tremendous potential signing. I think with the injury problems, we should look at making Jenks our closer for the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shakes Posted December 17, 2004 Share Posted December 17, 2004 Maybe he's a closer on this team some day? although I think he walks to many guys to close games.... so i just defeated my own point. we got ourselves a genuine Nuke LaLuche! Can he breathe out of his eyelids? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
santo=dorf Posted December 17, 2004 Share Posted December 17, 2004 Angels fans are saying he can top off at 103 MPH, but he is a fat, alcoholic, racist, Redneck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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