Bobby Jenks
Cubs, Red Sox settle compensation for GM Epstein
Feb 21, 2012 15:10 EST
(Reuters) - The Chicago Cubs sent young pitcher Chris Carpenter to the Boston Red Sox as compensation for hiring general manager Theo Epstein, the two teams said on Tuesday.
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Nov 26, 2011 19:00 EST
Already, the Sox have lost their closer to the Phillies, who are as fast as the Sox are methodical. At some point soon, the Sox are going to have to start addressing needs. Their decision to offer David Ortiz arbitration certainly speaks of their desire to keep him as their DH (or at least receive compensation if he departs).
Latest Red Sox flop leaves "stink"
Apr 16, 2011 01:50 EDT
BOSTON (Reuters) - The Boston Red Sox's early season woes continued on Friday when they fell to a 7-6 defeat by the Toronto Blue Jays at a chilly Fenway Park.
Ramirez retires after running 'out of bullets'
Apr 09, 2011 11:59 EDT
The American baseball community expressed surprise and shock that disgraced slugger Manny Ramirez chose to retire rather than take part in the league's drug rehab programme for a second time.
Baseball world shocked as Ramirez retires
Apr 09, 2011 02:06 EDT
The American baseball community expressed surprise and shock that disgraced slugger Manny Ramirez chose to retire rather than take part in the league's drug rehab programme for a second time.
Thornton signs two-year extension with White Sox
Mar 06, 2011 18:52 EST
CHICAGO (Reuters) - All-Star reliever Matt Thornton and the Chicago White Sox have agreed a two-year $12 million contract extension, the Major League Baseball team said on Sunday.
Red Sox sign former Yankee reliever Alfredo Aceves
Feb 08, 2011 18:52 EST
NEW YORK (Reuters) - The Boston Red Sox added one more piece to their bullpen by signing former New York Yankees reliever Alfredo Aceves to a one-year contract on Tuesday, according to a report on Major League Baseball's website.
Guillen's son rips Jenks over White Sox comments
Dec 29, 2010 16:48 EST
Ozzie Guillen's son calls Bobby Jenks a 'punk' after closer criticizes White Sox manager. One of Ozzie Guillen's sons is firing back at former White Sox closer Bobby Jenks for comments made about the Chicago manager.
Red Sox ink Jenks to bolster bullpen
Dec 21, 2010 18:35 EST
The Boston Red Sox finalized a two-year, 12 million-dollar contract with former White Sox closing pitcher Bobby Jenks on Tuesday, further shoring up a bullpen that was a weak link last season.
Jenks, Red Sox complete $12 million, 2-year deal
Dec 21, 2010 17:40 EST
Reliever Bobby Jenks and Boston Red Sox complete $12 million, 2-year contract. The Red Sox have spent the offseason shoring up their bullpen, one of Boston's big weaknesses last season when it missed the playoffs for just the second time in eight years.
Crain finalizes $13 million, 3-yr deal with ChiSox
Dec 20, 2010 17:38 EST
Reliever Jesse Crain finalizes $13 million, 3-year contract with Chicago White Sox. Jesse Crain can't help it: Pitching for the White Sox is going to be a bit odd for a reliever who has played his entire seven-year career for AL Central rival Minnesota.
Jenks joins Red Sox, Ordonez stays with Tigers
Dec 16, 2010 20:10 EST
December flurry: Jenks joins Bosox, Ordonez stays in Detroit, Wood to Cubs, Willingham to A's. Bobby Jenks, Kerry Wood and Josh Willingham changed uniforms while Magglio Ordonez stayed in Detroit as several teams tried to wrap up business Thursday before taking a holiday break.
AP source: Red Sox agree with Jenks
Dec 16, 2010 19:15 EST
Person familiar with negotiations: Red Sox have deal with Bobby Jenks to go in bullpen. Former Chicago White Sox closer Bobby Jenks has agreed to a $12 million, two-year contract with the Boston Red Sox, a person familiar with negotiations told The Associated Press.
Dunn to White Sox; Burrell stays with Giants
Dec 03, 2010 11:27 EST
Adam Dunn to White Sox; Pat Burrell stays with Giants on busy day in baseball. First baseman Adam Dunn is joining the Chicago White Sox, reaching a preliminary agreement on a $56 million, four-year contract.
Konerko, White Sox beat Indians 6-5
Oct 03, 2010 17:02 EDT
Konerko gets 2 hits, Guillen wins 600th as White Sox beat Indians 6-5. Paul Konerko had two hits in what could be his final game with the White Sox, manager Ozzie Guillen got his 600th win and Chicago closed out a winning yet disappointing season with a 6-5 victory over the Cleveland Indians on Sunday.
Pierzynski's homer sends White Sox over Indians
Aug 31, 2010 22:15 EDT
A.J. Pierzynski's 3-run homer in 9th lifts White Sox past Indians 4-3. With Manny Ramirez standing in the on-deck circle ready to pinch-hit, A.J. Pierzynski connected for a tiebreaking, three-run homer off Frank Herrmann in the ninth inning to lift the Chicago White Sox to a 4-3 win over the Cleveland Indians on Tuesday night.
Nova gets first win, Yankees beat White Sox 2-1
Aug 29, 2010 17:57 EDT
Nova puts aside MLB investigation, gets first career win as Yankees beat White Sox 2-1. Rookie Ivan Nova set aside any worries he had about a Major League Baseball investigation and earned his first career win, Marcus Thames hit another homer and the New York Yankees beat the Chicago White Sox 2-1 on Sunday.
Royals end three-game marathon with win
Aug 22, 2010 17:49 EDT
Kendall has winning hit in 10th, helps Royals end three-game marathon with 3-2 win over Sox. Jason Kendall hit a game-ending single with two outs in the 10th inning to give the Kansas City Royals a 3-2 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Sunday, the teams' third extra-inning game in less than 24 hours.
Phils, Rays lead wild cards with 40 games to go
Aug 20, 2010 10:31 EDT
Phillies, Rays take wild-card leads into weekend, injuries help shape races with 40 games left. Charlie Manuel scoffed at the notion of second place. So did Phillies stars Jimmy Rollins and Roy Oswalt.
Thome blast fires surging Twins past White Sox
Aug 18, 2010 01:59 EDT
MINNEALOPIS, Minnesota (Reuters) - Jim Thome smacked a walk-off two-run homer in the bottom of the 10th to maintain Minnesota's charge clear of the Chicago White Sox with a 7-6 victory over their divisional rivals on Tuesday.
Facts from the Wikipedia page:
| Bobby Jenks | |
|---|---|
| Chicago White Sox — No. 45 | |
| Relief pitcher | |
| Born: March 14, 1981 Mission Hills, California | |
| Bats: Right | Throws: Right |
| MLB debut | |
| July 6, 2005 for the Chicago White Sox | |
| Career statistics (through 2009) | |
| Win-Loss | 13-15 |
| Earned run average | 3.21 |
| Strikeouts | 273 |
| Saves | 146 |
| Teams | |
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| Career highlights and awards | |
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