Bobby Jenks was non-tendered today by the White Sox.
His ERA was an unimpressive 4.44 in 2010, but that probably had a lot to do with a .368 BABIP, given his 2.59 FIP and 2.62 xFIP in just over 50 innings.
His K/9 (10.42 in 2010; 8.08 career) and groundball (58.3% in 2010; 54.3% career) numbers are very impressive, and his control (BB/9 of 3.08 in 2010 and 2.90 career) is fine too. If he could be had for 1-year in the $3-$4M range, he’s worth it. His general value should be slightly down given the spike in ERA. For reference, he made $7.5M last year.
He would be a solid addition to the pen.
26 Comments
Wise Guy December 2, 2010 19:30
What about the building a bullpen from within philosophy? Those numbers look eerily similar to another pudgy relief pitcher already on our roster. The ERA, the FIP, the K/9, the belly, the general disdain by a majority of the fanbase.
Alfredo Griffin December 2, 2010 20:35
Doesn’t mean you can’t capitalize on opportunity. Great idea here.
Wise Guy December 2, 2010 20:43
But it does mean there are only so many bullpen spots. And I also don’t know how much $$$ we want to spend on our bullpen. Between Mo, Marte, another 4 or 5 for Jenks, 900k for Mitre, modest raises for everyone else……. I’m just not sure how much we wanna spend.
Jim Leyritz December 2, 2010 23:17
Less then the had to spend for part of a kerry wood season and his 5bb/9ip rate.
Mike K December 3, 2010 17:07
And all he did was not give up runs.
Steve December 3, 2010 09:04
The ERA, the FIP, the K/9, the belly, the general disdain by a majority of the fanbase.
You forgot the alcoholism.
Easy there December 2, 2010 19:39
Hes probably going to sign where he could get a closing job. Hes mighty expensive though for a set up man.
Nasty Nate December 2, 2010 19:42
If it means he shaves that goddamned stupid goatee, I’m for it.
Moshe Mandel December 2, 2010 19:50
Jenks is fat. (added by Mobile using Mippin)
Ron Jeremy December 2, 2010 20:48
Well i guess “C.C. Blanco” is a better nickname than “BlowJob.”
Joe December 2, 2010 21:08
Unless somebody like Arizona offers him the chance to close, I think we have a decent shot at getting him.
Bob December 2, 2010 21:15
LETS GO CASH
Derek Jeter December 3, 2010 00:04
I am in better shape than Bobby, so if you sign him, I have to make more.
Frank the Tank December 3, 2010 00:41
I like you, but you’re crazy man. You’re crazy.
MannyGee December 3, 2010 10:23
we’re going streaking… Come on Snoop, bring your green hat.
Some dude December 3, 2010 06:11
Fat.
Kevin S. December 3, 2010 09:19
Because the Yanks have no history of fat pitchers doing well.
David Wells December 3, 2010 10:24
Fuck You
Sabathia December 3, 2010 15:34
Blow me.
joe_tori_hunter_williams_rodreguz December 3, 2010 11:02
jenks is a white supremacist, neo-nazi-fucko, nyc would be a good move for him.
Wise Guy December 3, 2010 14:52
In passing, he calls an overweight black teammate “a fat monkey.” Asked if he feels any bond with New York Knicks guard Latrell Sprewell, notorious for choking coach P.J. Carlesimo two years ago, Rocker lets out a snarl of disgust. “That guy should’ve been arrested, and instead he’s playing basketball,” he says. “Why do you think that is? Do you think if he was Keith Van Horn — if he was white — they’d let him back? No way.” Rocker is rarely tongue-tied when it comes to bashing those of a race or sexual orientation different from his. “I’m not a racist or prejudiced person,” he says with apparent conviction. “But certain people bother me.”
Joe Pawlikowski December 3, 2010 15:33
Jenks=No Thanks. We got enough fat asses.
Bobby Orrs Wingman December 3, 2010 17:45
Sign him – Jens and Joba could be the Jelly Belly Boys.
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Ozzie Gee-yen December 15, 2010 19:14
Jenks had a .388 FUP (fat upper pussy) last year
Ula Inscho January 21, 2011 12:10
He was ashamd n drop da rifle,he went 2 da room.Guess wat he is surfing net