Jabroni Posted May 30, 2005 Share Posted May 30, 2005 http://chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sp...ack=2&cset=true Finding his niche Though Bobby Jenks is with Double-A Birmingham, he is high on general manager Ken Williams' list of options for bullpen help this season. The powerful right-hander has racked up 12 saves for the Barons and appears to be getting stronger; he struck out 10 in his last 32/3 innings through Friday. "In spring training he was throwing 91-93 m.p.h; now he's 95-97 at times," Williams said. "He has a hard curveball, he's throwing strikes, attacking guys. I think he has a bright future." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I-HATE-CREDE Posted May 30, 2005 Share Posted May 30, 2005 http://chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sp...ack=2&cset=true <{POST_SNAPBACK}> You mean Walker's not the answer? Big f***ing shock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapkomet Posted May 30, 2005 Share Posted May 30, 2005 I will say that there are a lot of good things happening with our pitchers down on the farm. I think out of all the talent someone's going to pan out to be THE real deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabroni Posted May 30, 2005 Author Share Posted May 30, 2005 You mean Walker's not the answer? Big f***ing shock. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Walker has a 0.00 ERA! :finger I think he would be replacing Shingo or Vizcaino. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I-HATE-CREDE Posted May 30, 2005 Share Posted May 30, 2005 (edited) Walker has a 0.00 ERA! :finger I think he would be replacing Shingo or Vizcaino. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> He has also only pitched 2.2 innings. He has walked 3 in those 2.2, also. He might pan out, but..... Edited May 30, 2005 by I-HATE-CREDE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabroni Posted May 30, 2005 Author Share Posted May 30, 2005 He has also only pitched 2.2 innings. He has walked 3 in those 2.2, also. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> http://www.soxtalk.com/forums/index.php?sh...ndpost&p=701959 Some people can't detect sarcarsm and need the green. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> :rolly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heads22 Posted May 30, 2005 Share Posted May 30, 2005 I'd like to have Jenks with some AAA time before we designate him Chicago bound. That being said, he's got me excited about his potential. He's probably on par with Felix as the number 2 option out of the farm system, behind Baj. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CSF Posted May 30, 2005 Share Posted May 30, 2005 QUOTE(kapkomet @ May 29, 2005 -> 09:32 PM) I will say that there are a lot of good things happening with our pitchers down on the farm. I think out of all the talent someone's going to pan out to be THE real deal. 2 questions about Jenks: 1) Is he 100% healthy? 2) Is he really ready to make the jump from Double-A right now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JimH Posted May 30, 2005 Share Posted May 30, 2005 2 questions about Jenks: 1) Is he 100% healthy? 2) Is he really ready to make the jump from Double-A right now? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Our Birmingham guys can fill us in on his health, but he started slow in Tucson when I saw him and clearly wasn't 100%. So it'd seem he's just starting to feel good and round into form. Personally I'd prefer he gets more experience, particularly experiencing success as a closer. With that arsenal, closing appears his niche. But he's on the 40 man for a reason, the Sox like him. I'm not thrilled with the 13 walks in 24 innings though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heads22 Posted May 30, 2005 Share Posted May 30, 2005 Baj: 24.2 IP, 1-1, 1.09 ERA, 4 SV, 12 H, 3 ER, 2 HR, 15 BB, 25 K - BB are starting to concern Jenkies: 24.0 IP, 0-1, 3.00 ERA, 12 SV, 21 H, 8 ER, 1 HR, 13 BB, 29 K - BB also a concern. Almost exact same sample size. Tough call when you factor in Jenks talent, but Baj has been facing AAA competition while Jenks is down in AA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabroni Posted May 30, 2005 Author Share Posted May 30, 2005 I'm not thrilled with the 13 walks in 24 innings though. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwerty Posted May 30, 2005 Share Posted May 30, 2005 QUOTE(JimH @ May 29, 2005 -> 09:43 PM) But he's on the 40 man for a reason, the Sox like him. I'm not thrilled with the 13 walks in 24 innings though. Wouldn't expect that to change anytime soon... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBAHO Posted May 30, 2005 Share Posted May 30, 2005 If KW is smart, he won't be up til next season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gene Honda Civic Posted May 30, 2005 Share Posted May 30, 2005 QUOTE(Heads22 @ May 29, 2005 -> 09:45 PM) Baj: 24.2 IP, 1-1, 1.09 ERA, 4 SV, 12 H, 3 ER, 2 HR, 15 BB, 25 K - BB are starting to concern Jenkies: 24.0 IP, 0-1, 3.00 ERA, 12 SV, 21 H, 8 ER, 1 HR, 13 BB, 29 K - BB also a concern. Almost exact same sample size. Tough call when you factor in Jenks talent, but Baj has been facing AAA competition while Jenks is down in AA. I think part of Baj's problem last year was that he was actually around the zone too much... 13 in 25 IP is alot, but when your whip is about 1 you'll be sucessfull. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heads22 Posted May 30, 2005 Share Posted May 30, 2005 Evidently he's doing something right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobDylan Posted May 30, 2005 Share Posted May 30, 2005 QUOTE(Heads22 @ May 29, 2005 -> 08:45 PM) Baj: 24.2 IP, 1-1, 1.09 ERA, 4 SV, 12 H, 3 ER, 2 HR, 15 BB, 25 K - BB are starting to concern Jenkies: 24.0 IP, 0-1, 3.00 ERA, 12 SV, 21 H, 8 ER, 1 HR, 13 BB, 29 K - BB also a concern. Almost exact same sample size. Tough call when you factor in Jenks talent, but Baj has been facing AAA competition while Jenks is down in AA. Neither are an option if we plan on going far, if you ask me. Not at this juncture, anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted May 30, 2005 Share Posted May 30, 2005 QUOTE(BobDylan @ May 29, 2005 -> 08:25 PM) Neither are an option if we plan on going far, if you ask me. Not at this juncture, anyway. Remember, right now we don't need someone to come up and be Eric Gagne. We need someone who can eat up some innings in close games so that we can get to Hermanson. We need someone in the pen with an ERA about 3...Right now Viz and Takatsu just aren't doing that. I think those stats are starting to look like a good reason to consider giving Baj another shot within the next few weeks, especially if a spot opens up anywhere due to injury. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beck72 Posted May 30, 2005 Share Posted May 30, 2005 QUOTE(Balta1701 @ May 30, 2005 -> 03:29 AM) I think those stats are starting to look like a good reason to consider giving Baj another shot within the next few weeks, especially if a spot opens up anywhere due to injury. A bullpen guy [shingo or Viz] going down to "injury" is very likely. A stint on the 15 day DL should bring Baj up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkokieSox Posted May 30, 2005 Share Posted May 30, 2005 I think the only thing limiting this guy's potential is his own demons, which I feel will be less of a factor as he matures more. With our closer problems in the past, how great would it be to have a dominant one waiting in the minors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowand44 Posted May 30, 2005 Share Posted May 30, 2005 QUOTE(BobDylan @ May 29, 2005 -> 09:25 PM) Neither are an option if we plan on going far, if you ask me. Not at this juncture, anyway. I think both are actually options, I'd prefer Baj get a chance first just because I really think Jenks has a chance to be special in the closers role but a few bad outings can go along way in messing up his head and we don't need that again. The thing is, we have cliff, dustin and damaso for the 7th inning on, we just need someone to step up and add some depth to most likely take over for Viz if he continues to struggle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beck72 Posted May 30, 2005 Share Posted May 30, 2005 QUOTE(Rowand44 @ May 30, 2005 -> 03:51 PM) I think both are actually options, I'd prefer Baj get a chance first just because I really think Jenks has a chance to be special in the closers role but a few bad outings can go along way in messing up his head and we don't need that again. The thing is, we have cliff, dustin and damaso for the 7th inning on, we just need someone to step up and add some depth to most likely take over for Viz if he continues to struggle. I too think they are options. At least until the sox can make a trade closer to the trade deadline. [if the sox can swing a deal before then, so much the better] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowand44 Posted May 30, 2005 Share Posted May 30, 2005 QUOTE(beck72 @ May 30, 2005 -> 09:53 AM) I too think they are options. At least until the sox can make a trade closer to the trade deadline. [if the sox can swing a deal before then, so much the better] Besides kenny being aggressive we always know he's the one that usually gets the trading started, if he needs to he'll probably be the first one to make a big deal, think sometime in June ala the Freddy trade last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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