WSNS-TV44 Posted August 28, 2005 Share Posted August 28, 2005 Seeing how Bobby Jenks can throw,and the kind of job Dustin Hermanson's doing this year,brings up this poll. Who your choice for Sox closer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve9347 Posted August 28, 2005 Share Posted August 28, 2005 Hmmm Hermanson is 31/34 in save chances... Wow, that's a hard one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSteve Posted August 28, 2005 Share Posted August 28, 2005 Dustin, he's earned it if he is healthy IMHO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike12345 Posted August 28, 2005 Share Posted August 28, 2005 QUOTE(Steve9347 @ Aug 28, 2005 -> 07:14 PM) Hmmm Hermanson is 31/34 in save chances... Wow, that's a hard one! Hermanson has been solid all year and I dont really trust a rookie who has been with the team for only a month. Let Hermanson be the closer for this season and then next year we could try Jenks there if Hermanson struggles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalapse Posted August 28, 2005 Share Posted August 28, 2005 Hermanson. He has yet to severely falter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WSNS-TV44 Posted August 28, 2005 Author Share Posted August 28, 2005 QUOTE(mike12345 @ Aug 28, 2005 -> 02:17 PM) Hermanson has been solid all year and I dont really trust a rookie who has been with the team for only a month. Let Hermanson be the closer for this season and then next year we could try Jenks there if Hermanson struggles. That sounds like an idea. It's a big "what if?",if Hermanson sputters (hope not) then the closer's role is safe with Jenks in it.Next year sounds about right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin57 Posted August 28, 2005 Share Posted August 28, 2005 It's nice to have this problem, especially when a lot of teams are struggling to find ONE solid closer. Hermanson is my choice for #1, but if it looks like it's not going to be his day, I have no problem bringing in Jenks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwerty Posted August 28, 2005 Share Posted August 28, 2005 QUOTE(WSNS-TV44 @ Aug 28, 2005 -> 02:26 PM) That sounds like an idea. It's a big "what if?",if Hermanson sputters (hope not) then the closer's role is safe with Jenks in it.Next year sounds about right. Realistically i don't want jenks into the closers year for at the very least two years. I am not the biggest fan of hermanson but i want to see how jenks can hand the 7th/8th inning before throwing him into the closers role. You have ease him into the role in my opinion. You have to remember he has very little triple a experience and his confidence is not exactly top notch. If he blows his first two save opputunities next year, we might have big problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punch and Judy Garland Posted August 28, 2005 Share Posted August 28, 2005 Even K-Rod didn't close for the champs, we can use Jenks VERY effectively in the 7th and 8th in the playoffs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WSNS-TV44 Posted August 28, 2005 Author Share Posted August 28, 2005 QUOTE(qwerty @ Aug 28, 2005 -> 02:36 PM) Realistically i don't want jenks into the closers year for at the very least two years. I am not the biggest fan of hermanson but i want to see how jenks can hand the 7th/8th inning before throwing him into the closers role. You have ease him into the role in my opinion. You have to remember he has very little triple a experience and his confidence is not exactly top notch. If he blows his first two save opputunities next year, we might have big problems. True,true. Sure it may be too soon for Jenks to close games.But still,you can't deny his stuff on the mound.That's how I have him too,as a great set up man.But once he gets the experience,then I think Jenks can be a great closer in the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshPR Posted August 28, 2005 Share Posted August 28, 2005 QUOTE(Steve9347 @ Aug 28, 2005 -> 03:14 PM) Hmmm Hermanson is 31/34 in save chances... Wow, that's a hard one! Heh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the People's Champ Posted August 28, 2005 Share Posted August 28, 2005 whats with everyone jumping on Jenks' nutz. He is good, but he isn't proven, and has no experience. Let the kid learn a little first. Hermie has over 30 saves and only 3 blown, all that with a bum back. I gotta go with what works. If it aint broke dont fix it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalapse Posted August 28, 2005 Share Posted August 28, 2005 QUOTE(the People's Champ @ Aug 28, 2005 -> 05:05 PM) whats with everyone jumping on Jenks' nutz. He is good, but he isn't proven, and has no experience. Let the kid learn a little first. Hermie has over 30 saves and only 3 blown, all that with a bum back. I gotta go with what works. If it aint broke dont fix it. Hermanson - 22 Jenks - 9 Jumping on Jenks' nuts? I think the consensus is for Hermanson to remain at closer seeing how he's gotten us this far and has yet to falter. Jenks can stay in his setup role and when the time is right the closer's role may open up for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AddisonStSox Posted August 28, 2005 Share Posted August 28, 2005 I don't see how anyone can vote for Jenks at this point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnB Posted August 28, 2005 Share Posted August 28, 2005 you have to go w/ hermy, you have to. jenks is a GREAT back up plan and i'm grateful to have him, but make hermy lose the job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted August 28, 2005 Share Posted August 28, 2005 Hermy. He's done nothing but succeed with the Sox and is pitching despite being in a whole lot of pain. Jenks has a future as a closer, but that future isn't yet. I want to see him get at least another year of experience in the pen before we make him the closer. The nice thing is he'll probably get a little more experience in late relief next season and the Sox will still have Hermy around as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AddisonStSox Posted August 28, 2005 Share Posted August 28, 2005 QUOTE(Chisoxfn @ Aug 28, 2005 -> 04:53 PM) Hermy. He's done nothing but succeed with the Sox and is pitching despite being in a whole lot of pain. Jenks has a future as a closer, but that future isn't yet. I want to see him get at least another year of experience in the pen before we make him the closer. The nice thing is he'll probably get a little more experience in late relief next season and the Sox will still have Hermy around as well. Um, Jas, can you tell me a way to make the future, now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AddisonStSox Posted August 28, 2005 Share Posted August 28, 2005 QUOTE(Tony82087 @ Aug 28, 2005 -> 04:54 PM) Addy, o Addy............. Kyle Orton................ Edit. Didnt think you saw it yet. Visor. ...damnit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted August 28, 2005 Share Posted August 28, 2005 QUOTE(AddisonStSox @ Aug 28, 2005 -> 02:55 PM) Visor. ...damnit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aboz56 Posted August 29, 2005 Share Posted August 29, 2005 Hermanson, this should be a no contest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the People's Champ Posted August 29, 2005 Share Posted August 29, 2005 QUOTE(aboz56 @ Aug 29, 2005 -> 09:39 AM) Hermanson, this should be a no contest. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Should be. I cant believe that Jenks has gotten 22 votes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Chappas Posted August 29, 2005 Share Posted August 29, 2005 Healthy Hermanson Unhealthy Jenks/Committee Shouldn't that be the jist of this thread? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Sox Josh Posted August 30, 2005 Share Posted August 30, 2005 I can't believe nobody has mentioned Jon Adkins or Kevin Walker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.