Harry Chappas Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 Farmer was on with Steve Dahl and he said that last night was the best Jenks had looked since 05 and he was throwing that hard. Mauer also said that Danks was throwing harder than he had even seen him. A little blackout goesa long way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Oct 1, 2008 -> 07:46 AM) Gun at the stadium showed Jenks at 96 and 97 a few times, and someone said it flashed 98 but I didn't see it. So I don't think TBS' gun was hot by more than a couple clicks, tops. Jenks was just hyped up in a big way. I didn't see 98 either. 97 was the top speed I saw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 I can't comment on the accuracy of the gun but Jenks looked filthy. His fastball was popping a bit more and that curve was NASTY. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DABearSoX Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 (edited) Playoffs baby (I really don't see why people are so surprised...) Edited October 1, 2008 by DABearSoX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steff Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 QUOTE (Chisoxfn @ Oct 1, 2008 -> 10:39 AM) I can't comment on the accuracy of the gun but Jenks looked filthy. His fastball was popping a bit more and that curve was NASTY. I asked about the #'s you texted me and I would say the TBS gun was juiced by a couple. The guys sitting behind me screamed that they saw 98 in the park. It's not that far of a reach, IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heirdog Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 (edited) QUOTE (Whitewashed in '05 @ Sep 30, 2008 -> 10:35 PM) As others have mentioned at the game he came in throwing 97. Danks was consistently around 92. More importantly, who is that woman in your avatar Whitewashed and what is she doing? Edited October 1, 2008 by heirdog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrangeSox Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 QUOTE (YahtzeeSox @ Sep 30, 2008 -> 10:05 PM) One must also take into consideration that this may have been planned by Bobby Jenks... throw 95 tops most of the year and be mostly a finesse pitcher and get people out by making them make bad contact, but then at the end of the season in the big games... turn it back on and completely fool the opposition while they think you transformed yourself into a finesse pitcher. I actually kind of suspected this earlier on in the season, and it's odd that I was right. I don't know if he was doing it out of deception, but I can easily see him trying to finese his way through the season just to save his arm. Who knows how long he'd last throwing 98 MPH the entire season. He saved his best stuff for when it really mattered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pants Rowland Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 QUOTE (Steff @ Oct 1, 2008 -> 10:45 AM) I asked about the #'s you texted me and I would say the TBS gun was juiced by a couple. The guys sitting behind me screamed that they saw 98 in the park. It's not that far of a reach, IMO. I saw 96, 97 and 98 at the park as well. Did not check every pitch, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxFan562004 Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 QUOTE (Pants Rowland @ Oct 1, 2008 -> 03:42 PM) I saw 96, 97 and 98 at the park as well. Did not check every pitch, though. The Twins were acting like he was throwing hard, and they've seen him before this year, that's sometimes a better indicator than the gun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 QUOTE (SoxAce @ Sep 30, 2008 -> 10:25 PM) I told most of you f***ers here that Jenks can reach back at will and he says the same thing. Yeah, I remember having read that somewhere. I found this article with a quick Google search. The article discusses Jenks’ streak last year tying the record of 41 straight batters retired. Quote: Jenks celebrated, knowing now that he could get by on a 95-mph fastball that he could locate instead of a 103-mph dart that hit more 2s than treble 20s. Though, he likes to note, “It’s always there in case I need it.” Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthSideSox72 Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 QUOTE (Earl @ Oct 1, 2008 -> 04:21 PM) Yeah, I remember having read that somewhere. I found this article with a quick Google search. The article discusses Jenks’ streak last year tying the record of 41 straight batters retired. Quote: Jenks celebrated, knowing now that he could get by on a 95-mph fastball that he could locate instead of a 103-mph dart that hit more 2s than treble 20s. Though, he likes to note, “It’s always there in case I need it.” Welcome to the board! Good post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IamtheHBOMB Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 I was at the game last night, and as many here have said - the atmosphere was incredible. Bobby was most definitely amped up. When Boom by P.O.D. hit in the stadium, everybody around me (and throughout the stadium) f*cking lost their minds. That said, I don't think him hitting 97 was a product of adrenaline. The dude can reach back when he wants to blow it past somebody like that, but I think he is just so confident in himself now that he simply ratchets it down a notch for better control. His 94/95 FB with crazy movement is a ridiculous pitch, and it's probably a more effective pitch overall than the 100 MPH straight heat. I honestly cannot fathom why people want to dump him. The big man has not progressively lost his heater. Bobby's elbow hasn't given any indication that it is about to explode. For the vast majority of his Sox tenure, he has been extremely reliable. At times (including last night), he is absolutely dominating. So to everybody who wants to dump the anchor of our bullpen, I am incredibly thankful that you are fans and not a member of Chicago White Sox management. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lemon_44 Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 It's nice to talk about but does it really matter how hard he throws. 95 located is better than 100 with no movement down the middle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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