whitesoxfan101 Posted April 19, 2006 Share Posted April 19, 2006 His stuff IMO looks as good as I've ever seen it. As much as I still have some bullpen concerns, he sure as hell isn't one of them. Kudos to Bobby for working himself back into form and stay healthy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted April 19, 2006 Share Posted April 19, 2006 QUOTE(whitesoxfan101 @ Apr 19, 2006 -> 02:25 AM) His stuff IMO looks as good as I've ever seen it. As much as I still have some bullpen concerns, he sure as hell isn't one of them. Kudos to Bobby for working himself back into form and stay healthy! His stuff was amazing in the World Series last year. He's still trying to get a feel on his curve, as it's very inconsistent. However, I'm very impressed with his control recently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soxfest Posted April 19, 2006 Share Posted April 19, 2006 He is getting back in the groove! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_genius Posted April 19, 2006 Share Posted April 19, 2006 well, i don't think he's throwing his best right now... but he is coming around real fast i'm not worried about Jenks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capn12 Posted April 19, 2006 Share Posted April 19, 2006 If you are looking at someone in the bullpen to worry about... see Cliff Politte Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heads22 Posted April 19, 2006 Share Posted April 19, 2006 On a side note, last I checked, his listed weight was at 280 on WhiteSox.com, up from 275 last year. I realize that's part of his "charm", but if he comes in overweight (relatively) again next year, it'll be an even bigger problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobDylan Posted April 19, 2006 Share Posted April 19, 2006 QUOTE(Capn12 @ Apr 18, 2006 -> 11:19 PM) If you are looking at someone in the bullpen to worry about... see Cliff Politte Indeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxRock05 Posted April 19, 2006 Share Posted April 19, 2006 5 for 5 guys....if you are going to complain, at least do it when he is struggling....he is working into his groove and doing it in good fashion. GiYea!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted April 19, 2006 Share Posted April 19, 2006 QUOTE(SoxRock05 @ Apr 19, 2006 -> 12:20 AM) 5 for 5 guys....if you are going to complain, at least do it when he is struggling....he is working into his groove and doing it in good fashion. GiYea!! So we can't say a guy's overweight and needs to control it just because he's doing well? Oh k. By the time he realizes he needs to lose weight, he may not have enough arm or back left to pitch in the majors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoSox05 Posted April 19, 2006 Share Posted April 19, 2006 Jenks is looking much better. I'm not worrie dabout Cliffmister Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steff Posted April 19, 2006 Share Posted April 19, 2006 QUOTE(witesoxfan @ Apr 19, 2006 -> 01:30 AM) So we can't say a guy's overweight and needs to control it just because he's doing well? No. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted April 19, 2006 Share Posted April 19, 2006 What was the pitch he was throwing at 87 mph last night? Was that a change or a flat slider? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AddisonStSox Posted April 19, 2006 Share Posted April 19, 2006 QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ Apr 19, 2006 -> 09:03 AM) What was the pitch he was throwing at 87 mph last night? Was that a change or a flat slider? That was an incorrect radar reading is what that was. They didn't clock him on any other pitch, and when they did, it was a four-seam fastball at 87mph? I think not. I don't know if it's possible, but, that could actually have been the speed of the ball coming off the bat, because, that was not an 87mph pitch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted April 19, 2006 Share Posted April 19, 2006 QUOTE(AddisonStSox @ Apr 19, 2006 -> 10:05 AM) That was an incorrect radar reading is what that was. They didn't clock him on any other pitch, and when they did, it was a four-seam fastball at 87mph? I think not. I don't know if it's possible, but, that could actually have been the speed of the ball coming off the bat, because, that was not an 87mph pitch. I saw it twice actually, which is why I asked about it. It didn't seem to really move, that's why I couldn't figure it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted April 19, 2006 Share Posted April 19, 2006 That pitch was actually 97mph, according to Hawk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted April 19, 2006 Share Posted April 19, 2006 QUOTE(fathom @ Apr 19, 2006 -> 10:07 AM) That pitch was actually 97mph, according to Hawk. ok THAT makes sense. Thanks guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AddisonStSox Posted April 19, 2006 Share Posted April 19, 2006 On that note, a group of us were having this discussion last night, and I came to the conclusion that if Jenks gets rid of his slider, develops a changeup and continues to throw upwards of 95mph, he can be the best closer in baseball within the next year and a half. I don't like a guy with that much arm torque using a slider which can be very rough on the arm, especially in a power-pitcher like he is. If he can develop a changeup, throw upwards of 95mph on a four-seamer and use that mean hook to a) get over for a first-pitch strike and b ) use as an out pitch, this guy can be one of the best, if not the best in baseball. ...and this is not the homer in me speaking. I really believe that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LVSoxFan Posted April 19, 2006 Share Posted April 19, 2006 I agree with the changeup scenario; man, would he be deadly. I also agree--and am somewhat aghast--that Politte is a big concern. Wow. What happened to him?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpringfieldFan Posted April 19, 2006 Share Posted April 19, 2006 (edited) I think he is almost there. Control? Check. Hard curve? Check. Heat? Well, just about. He is at 97 now which is eye popping. But it ain't no 101 yet. Last night I saw a great hopping fastball, but I didn't see the inhuman fastball he had in the WS. That was a Ryan fastball; and I haven't seen one of those since Ryan. Once he gets all his strength, and consistently controls his hook, I think he already has what it takes to be elite (assuming his head stays screwed on straight). Last year I am sure opposing teams and fans, well, lets say took the Lord's name in vain when they first saw what this horse could do. SFF Edited April 19, 2006 by SpringfieldFan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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