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The Sox roster was updated and it shows Jenks as being 6'3" and 270 lbs.

 

Sounds like quite the chubster.  :o  More chins than the Chinatown phone book?

Can't be any bigger than Fartolo Colon.

 

I'll be interested to get a look at the big guy at Tucson Electric Park.

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Jenks Q & A from the recent BA Angels top 10 prospects chat wrap.

 

Q:  Blake from So Cal asks:

a couple of pitcher's questions here...first, how is jenkity jenks rehab going and is he expected to be ready by the time pitchers and catchers report in feb? secondly, w his size, control and developing arsenal of pitches (including a low 90's heater and a splitter), it is no surprise to me that steven shell cracked this year's top 10. however i was wondering what type a pitcher you think he will be ifwhen he reaches the bigs? does he have the upside to be a potential ace or is he a solid #2 or #3?

 

A:  Alan Matthews: It remains to be seen on Jenks. He was playing catch this fall and making progress after was shutdown for the third time in two seasons because of a stress reaction in his right elbow. He eventually had surgery in August. A pin was placed in his right elbow. I like Shell because he has good control, probably the best in the organization. He projects as a No. 2-3 guy in the big leagues.

 

Q:  Eric from Los Angeles asks:

At this point is it safe to say that Bobby Jenks future will be out of the bullpen? That is if he has a future in baseball.

 

A:  Alan Matthews: Well, that might be a safe bet. Jenks hasn't put together a complete season without an off-the-field incident and now is faced with his first major arm injury. He has the talent to be a legitimate major league starter but time is running out, and at this stage of his development, might profile best as a reliever in the majors. He has great stuff and a power arm so the Angels will exhaust all possibilities before cutting bait.

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