Red Sox Sign Bobby Jenks To 2-Year Deal
by Jared Stegall on Dec 16, 2010 3:11 PM EST
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The Red Sox took a big step in fortifying their bullpen as they signed former White Sox closer Bobby Jenks to a 2-year contract worth about 12 million dollars today. All of this pending a physical.
Earlier today, it appeared the Rays were the likely team to sign Jenks, as they gave him the best opportunity to close. Now, it appears Jenks will serve as the Red Sox setup man along with Daniel Bard in the bullpen behind Jonathan Papelbon.
Jenks had a down year in 2010, which led to the White Sox non tendering him. Jenks recorded a career low 27 saves while putting up an unimpressive 4.44 ERA as the White Sox closer. However he was able to become a better strikeout pitcher with a career hith 10.4 SO/9 and recorded a 1.367 WHIP last season, also a career high. Jenks is an established relief pitcher and will be a very good setup man for the Red Sox this season.
[Ben's Take]
After a week of watching rumors fly about the Red Sox' unwillingness to commit to relievers, and seeing top options go elsewhere, Sox fans can rest a little easier today. It's pretty impressive how quietly Theo has gotten these deals done this year, but after Lackey in '09, it's hard to be surprised.
While $6 million is in the upper levels of reliever salaries, the Red Sox did manage to avoid the 3-year contracts they are so wary of handing out. And in a market which has seen some truly large paydays handed out to bullpen arms, Jenks is certainly one of the more worthwhile acquisitions.
Though 2010 was not his best year results-wise, Bobby Jenks has been one of the better relievers in the league in recent years. His 4.44 ERA last year hid a fantastic 2.59 FIP and 2.62 xFIP, and in his six years in the MLB, Jenks has never had an xFIP of 4.00 or greater. His high ground ball rates should play very well in Fenway, and his ERA will likely come back down after shifting from one of the worst defenses in the game to the very solid unit the Red Sox will put out next year.
If the Sox were looking for the perfect middle reliever, they found him. There's just no clear weaknesses to be found in Jenks' game. Good vs. lefties, good vs. righties, and good in the clutch. They probably want at least one more decent arm, but it's hard to express just how much better this makes the Boston bullpen.
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He's gotta shave that blonde rat off his face though.
and, as my girlfriend points out, aside from 2010 he put up his best numbers while drinking. He and Atch will get along well.
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Nvm… for some reason I thought he was gone.
by Florida Johnny on Dec 16, 2010 3:50 PM EST up reply actions
How do people feel about Jenks?
I know this guy can get people out. What do people think about the $6 million/Year?
Only two years.
Rather over-pay in $ than years.
Bottom line is if he doesn’t bounce back from the injury, 6 million is not going to cripple this team’s payroll.
"Phil is obviously a good coach. You don't win that many games without being a damn good coach, ... Remember one thing: He's been very fortunate. He picks his spots. That's all I can say." - Red Auerbach
I am okay with it to meh..
I rather have Soriano, but I don’t think this was a bad deal and Jenks has credibility.. It is a step in the right direction.
Unimpressive 4.44
Ya… sucks that Paps was even higher.
More options is always a good thing, with the offense they put together, expect save changes to come in bunches. Pap can’t close every night, and if he sucks up the place again, there’s an established arm already there to step in.
"Phil is obviously a good coach. You don't win that many games without being a damn good coach, ... Remember one thing: He's been very fortunate. He picks his spots. That's all I can say." - Red Auerbach
Except that in Jenks' case that 4.44 ERA is an illusion
caused by a ridiculous bad-luck BABIP of .368.
His xFIP and FIP numbers are more reliable indicators of how good he is – very very good.
As is his very good GB-rate
I gotta go 'cause I'm probably definitely gonna nod out again.
by Drugs Delaney on Dec 16, 2010 4:23 PM EST up reply actions
big time ground ball guy (somewhere around 60%)
nothing better at fenway than a right handed ground ball guy.
coming in with runners on and throwing the DP grounder
Jenks was probably my top choice coming into the offseason
He’s the perfect “apparent buy low” opportunity – high ERA, great peripherals. Very glad we got him. The Rays must be peeved.
now go get
Rouch, Fuentes and one more for depth. The Bullpen will not be as bad as you think!!! They just need to be better then last year which shouldn’t be hard for how low the bar was last season.
Jeffrey M Melhorn
Also: Bringing this over from the fanshot.
Eric Patterson is the PTBNL in the Gonzo deal.
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Wow
This deal is really starting to look like a steal…
Ya, doubt anyone's going to lose any sleep over Eric Patterson.
Bon Voyage!
"Phil is obviously a good coach. You don't win that many games without being a damn good coach, ... Remember one thing: He's been very fortunate. He picks his spots. That's all I can say." - Red Auerbach
The deal shows how really screwed the Padres were with A-Gon
If I am a SD fan I would be very happy with getting the haul they got for A-Gon.
No question.
Some really solid players there, I hated losing Casey Kelly, but obviously love getting A-Gon. It was a good deal for both sides.
"Phil is obviously a good coach. You don't win that many games without being a damn good coach, ... Remember one thing: He's been very fortunate. He picks his spots. That's all I can say." - Red Auerbach
I was sure it was going to be a guy like Rice
going to SD. This just makes the A-Gon trade look ridiculous.
Honestly, could anyone have imagined that we would have this kind of offseason? I was pretty much resigned to the fact that Lee and Crawford/Werth would be going to NY and we would be stuck with either overpaying for V-Mart or Beltre. Sign a guy like Rauch or Fuentes and we will have had one of the best (at least on paper) off seasons in quite awhile.
Thank God.
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by Frederick0220 on Dec 16, 2010 3:30 PM EST up reply actions
Don't Like It
I’m sure he’ll earn his money, but he seems like an even less likable, less intelligent version of Papelbon. More ‘guts’ than pitching acumen.
I’ll be happy to be wrong if he turns out to be a good teammate, but I didn’t get that sense about him in Chicago.
Injured second half of last year.
And struggled to come back, before that he’s been very good. Maybe you’re right, but at least there’s an injury to point to and say “well, that might be why he sucked” which is more than we can say for Pap…
"Phil is obviously a good coach. You don't win that many games without being a damn good coach, ... Remember one thing: He's been very fortunate. He picks his spots. That's all I can say." - Red Auerbach
I thought people on the White Sox love this guy?
Personality-wise.
He has a bad rep as a club house guy?
According to White Sox fan girlfriend
The personality problems were part of his drinking issues, he’s resolved them now.
He’s got the same sort of issues that Clay used to when it comes to making mistakes on the mound, they tend to snowball on him.
Otherwise, when he’s sober he’s a good teammate.
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by TheLoneDavid on Dec 16, 2010 3:22 PM EST up reply actions
IF true...
…not the first time Jenks has been reported with a drinking problem. THAT’s a red flag.
"Don't Like It"
who would you like?
i couldn’t buy and sell relief guys. too much like field goal kickers. flip a coin.
definitely would give me a reason to drink. hmmm……… maybe it wouldn’t be so bad
You're slowing down, Ben
I gotta go 'cause I'm probably definitely gonna nod out again.
by Drugs Delaney on Dec 16, 2010 3:21 PM EST up reply actions
Loss of bat speed
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There's a message for you...
… from Someone McNamee.
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by nuthinboutnuthin on Dec 16, 2010 6:09 PM EST up reply actions
Sorry
Ha is was scrambling to get that done. Good idea on that though!
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by Jared Stegall on Dec 16, 2010 3:22 PM EST up reply actions
No need to apologize for speed, sir.
Good work.
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by Ben Buchanan on Dec 16, 2010 3:24 PM EST up reply actions
I'll have my take on the story tomorrow and why I think that the contract is not an overpay!
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After looking closely at his numbers, I tend to agree
I gotta go 'cause I'm probably definitely gonna nod out again.
by Drugs Delaney on Dec 16, 2010 3:22 PM EST up reply actions
and we'll certainly use him in high leverage situation with Bard
Let Paps have the 9th
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I'll deal with having Paps in the ninth in exchange for a pair of roaming closers.
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by Ben Buchanan on Dec 16, 2010 3:25 PM EST up reply actions
Yep. Even Amanda Aardsma (David's sister) Approves
Mercy!
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Bring him back now!
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by Jared Stegall on Dec 16, 2010 3:27 PM EST up reply actions
Dayum
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by TheLoneDavid on Dec 16, 2010 3:27 PM EST up reply actions
She has a crazy-person smile.
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by Ben Buchanan on Dec 16, 2010 3:31 PM EST up reply actions
Come on man!
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After closely looking at his numbers
Drool drool drool
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by Ben Buchanan on Dec 16, 2010 3:23 PM EST up reply actions
He could close as soon as next year
depending how Paps does.
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by TheLoneDavid on Dec 16, 2010 3:23 PM EST up reply actions
Is this another small shove out the door towards Pap?
Provided that he isn’t traded any time soon, wouldn’t he be less inclined to accept arb knowing he could possibly not be closing in 2012?
He has no option to accept or decline arbitration.
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by Ben Buchanan on Dec 16, 2010 3:31 PM EST up reply actions
Oh, you mean next year?
He’s always been gone after this year. Nobody questioned that much.
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by Ben Buchanan on Dec 16, 2010 3:32 PM EST up reply actions
Source: Red Sox Still Open To Trading Papelbon
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I'll trade him for a bag of chips.
Only salf and vinegar though… obviously.
And I want Cape Cod chips! No cheap Lays!
"Phil is obviously a good coach. You don't win that many games without being a damn good coach, ... Remember one thing: He's been very fortunate. He picks his spots. That's all I can say." - Red Auerbach
It is going to be very difficult..
The Sox will have to eat alot of his salary…
The two teams that I can see that help turn Paps around are the Mariners with their park and the Giants, because they brought new life to Javy Lopez, or the NL hasn’t figure out Lopez yet
In 2008 or even 2009, Paps would be coveted, (except the impending free agency) now, his pitching and his salary are dead weight.
I can see Paps in a dead weight trade with another team, like the Silva-Milton Bradley trade from last year, like a Zito for Matsuzaka trade, (well that is unfair trade for Daisuke)
Bobby Jenks in 2010:
10.4 K/9
3.1 BB/9
58.3% GB rate
Daddy like very much.
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Very savvy move by Theo
only issue is health, and if he clears, this is a great move and NOT an overpay. Consider:
a)Jenks is a very good pitcher who only looked bad last year because of a low strand rate and a very high BABIP. For his career both his secondary numbers and his traditional numbers are really good.
b)His splits are good.
c)He is a severe GB pitcher.
d)Most importantly-he does not come with compensation! Given this and the 2 years, he makes much more sense than a guy like Downs.
You can say D) again.
Hell, if the Sox have decided to bring up Doubront, then they’re basically set from LOOGY to Closer.
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by Ben Buchanan on Dec 16, 2010 3:38 PM EST up reply actions
Surprised He Took This
Unless he got some sort of verbal promise that he gets to close in 2012. Otherwise, wouldn’t he want to close for the Rays now, and for more money?
Or is this one of those “because I know I’ll see the postseason” concession signings?
He knows he'll be able to compete.
And for a competitive guy, the chance to close for a contender sometimes means a hell of a lot.
He, like the rest of baseball, knows Paps days are number in Boston, people are fed up with him. Jenks may be looking at it as “I can’t beat this Bard kid out and close for this team next year.”
"Phil is obviously a good coach. You don't win that many games without being a damn good coach, ... Remember one thing: He's been very fortunate. He picks his spots. That's all I can say." - Red Auerbach
Yeah
Combine having a very good argument for being the best team in the league
with a good defense
and a vulnerable closer position.
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by Ben Buchanan on Dec 16, 2010 3:44 PM EST up reply actions
On Paper...
The Sox looked like the best AL team on paper, how that translate to everyday play is anyone’s guess.
We will see how everyone interacts during Spring Training. There are two new guys, Youks going back to his old position, Pedroia is coming off surgery, (besides Youks)
Yes, things look pretty good for the Sox, their batting line up is scary, but the Mariners looked really good on paper for 2010, and looked what happened.
What paper were you looking at?
The Mariners lineup never looked anything better than awful on paper entering last season.
by UltimateCranston on Dec 16, 2010 6:19 PM EST up reply actions
Well Bradley did look very good on paper..
It is reality that is the problem with him. There is a reason that six teams have taken chances on him, because of his bat until the 2010 season. He is probably gone from baseball after his contract is up.
Well Bradley did look very good on paper..
Until you turn it over, and realize his projected stats are written on the back of a prescription for a vat full of antipsychotics.
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by nuthinboutnuthin on Dec 16, 2010 6:50 PM EST up reply actions
Just look at Bradley's 2008 stats..
look at his OBP before 2010.. He was always a headache, and worn out his welcome by mid season with the six teams he played with, (I think the Rangers were glad to be rid of him)
He is probably out of baseball even before his contract is up, when the Mariners DFA during the season.
My point is that be careful of just drooling over the potential. Much like the Rays are going to be weaker than next year, but they still have some strengths.
However, yes the Sox do looked very good going into 2011.
Can't = Can
"Phil is obviously a good coach. You don't win that many games without being a damn good coach, ... Remember one thing: He's been very fortunate. He picks his spots. That's all I can say." - Red Auerbach
I doubt the Rays are offering more money
or else they’d probably just be keeping Soriano. They’d be the option for if he wanted to close for very little money.
So we are looking at....
2011 Bullpen:
CP-Paps
RP-Bard
RP-Jenks
RP-Wheeler
RP-Atchison
RP-Doubront
RP-Wakefield
If Paps is traded… I’m on the Chad Qualls bandwagon
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I mean..
“On the verge of signing” and “there is optimism a deal gets done soon” allows me to assume I guess ha
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by Jared Stegall on Dec 16, 2010 3:47 PM EST up reply actions
Would Albers be in there somewhere?
Or was that deal not fully finalized?
I would like to see Wheeler come in or get a lefty if there are any good ones out there.
by The Name is Dalton on Dec 16, 2010 4:11 PM EST up reply actions
That one's a done deal I believe.
So yes, he should be in there.
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Minors
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by Ben Buchanan on Dec 16, 2010 4:18 PM EST up reply actions
Wonder what he will think of tito after haveing to deal with oizzie lol
i have to say good job theo !
by RED SOX are #1 in my heart on Dec 16, 2010 3:44 PM EST reply actions
Check this out....
Mets-Red Sox-Angels Trade Rumor
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Its that incarcerated Bob guy who protects his tweets…
But its:
Papelbon and Brandon Wood to Mets
Beltran and Prospect to Red Sox
JD Drew and K-Rod to Angels
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by Jared Stegall on Dec 16, 2010 3:50 PM EST up reply actions
Can't see that happening.
Just seems like a bizarre deal for everyone involved.
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by Ben Buchanan on Dec 16, 2010 3:51 PM EST up reply actions
Angels wont take that deal
I remember the Angel front office not being to happy with K-Rod before he left.
Beltran isn't coming to the Sox
There is no point after the Crawford Deal, might as well have a rumor that the Sox are going to sign Beltre. Ordóñez is signed with the Tiger and those two were competing for Theo’s attention.
The Mets incentive in trading Beltran was his salary, and now the Sox have shown they are putting their money into Crawford, not relieving of Beltran’s salary burden.
Nice fantasy, but this is way too outlandish to be plausible, IMHO.
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by Ben Buchanan on Dec 16, 2010 3:50 PM EST up reply actions
haha only like for his followers, saw it retweeted somewhere…
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by Jared Stegall on Dec 16, 2010 3:50 PM EST up reply actions
It's incarcerated bob: One of the most unreliable "sources" in sports
This was the guy who the night of the Lee deal was reporting that he has THREE different sources confirming that Lee will sign with the rangers the next day and a press conference was scheduled in Arlington!
Total BS
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Ya I heard about that...
I don’t believe it either… just thought it was funny
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by Jared Stegall on Dec 16, 2010 3:54 PM EST up reply actions
If that's true.
And I’m taking the report with a mack truck bed of salt…
But I’m not sure how I feel about it. Getting damn near anything for pap would be nice, and Beltran to me is an upgrade over Drew, and prospects are always good. I’m not sure it makes a ton of sense to Angels and Mets though…
"Phil is obviously a good coach. You don't win that many games without being a damn good coach, ... Remember one thing: He's been very fortunate. He picks his spots. That's all I can say." - Red Auerbach
When do pitchers and molinas report again?
/Can’t wait
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Salty is already in Fort Meyers working on his catching.
I like.
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by Ben Buchanan on Dec 16, 2010 3:52 PM EST up reply actions
I know that since he came he was very excited to work with Tuck!
Side Note: Gary Tuck is a very respected figure in the Majors and we’re very lucky to have him.
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Similar build to Varitek.
Switch hitting Catcher with a questionable arm who’s praised for his “feel for the game” and ability to call pitches getting his chance at full time catching duties for the first time at age 25?…
Hmmm, I think I’ve heard this story before.
"Phil is obviously a good coach. You don't win that many games without being a damn good coach, ... Remember one thing: He's been very fortunate. He picks his spots. That's all I can say." - Red Auerbach
Watch him become the next Yadier Molina
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by Jared Stegall on Dec 16, 2010 3:55 PM EST up reply actions
I wouldn't complain about...
… Jose Molina, at this point.
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by nuthinboutnuthin on Dec 16, 2010 6:12 PM EST up reply actions
Jenks
Career xFip – 3.24
Career K/9 – 8.80
Career BB/9 – 2.90
Basically we signed a good closer at 6 million per year – not bad when you compare to Papelbon
Papelbon
Career xFip – Probably ok, Last years xFip – Sucked huge ones.
Career K/9 – Who cares, Last years – Sucked giant ones.
Career BB/9 – I dunno, Last years – Sucked gigantic ones.
I think those numbers are pretty close, my sources are very reliable.
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by Sizzlack on Dec 16, 2010 4:00 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Why is it assumed that Paps is the closer this year?
Paps hasn’t earned it from his play last year.
Jenks is an established closer as well.
Bard has the best numbers of the three.
Because he was the closer for all of last season
Despite his mediocrity.
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by Ben Buchanan on Dec 16, 2010 4:19 PM EST up reply actions
actually
Jenks has the best peripherals of all 3 in the last year and the last 2 years combined
by German Red Sox Fan on Dec 16, 2010 4:46 PM EST up reply actions
the way Tito works
Paps is going to have to start the year off realllll bad to not be closer. He’s very loyal to the players and a lot of times, that’s a great thing. Anyways, gives us more flexibility to use the other two where they’re most important (I don’t care WHO is pitching with a three run lead in the bottom of the 9th)
I've started to wonder
if that isn’t Tito’s true, unspoken strategy (with keeping Paps as the closer despite the numbers)?
he actually has said that about Bard
not necessarily that he’s the better reliever, but something to the effect of “I don’t know that it’s in our best interests to lose our versatility with a pitcher like Bard” (paraphrased)
Diplomatic, as always
it would not be like Francona to outright say, “Hell yeah, Bard’s the better pitcher than Papelbon! That’s why I’m not using him to close, but instead I prefer to use my best pitcher in my highest leverage situations!”
So...
… we have Guy Fieri as our seventh inning guy?
"Laser show. So relax."
"For the Patriots [playing the Jets], it was like fighting Piston Honda knowing that every time he raises an eyebrow, he's about to throw a jab."
by nuthinboutnuthin on Dec 16, 2010 4:19 PM EST reply actions
And now I hate the deal.
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by Ben Buchanan on Dec 16, 2010 4:29 PM EST up reply actions
So sweet :D
We got one of the elite reliever
by German Red Sox Fan on Dec 16, 2010 4:21 PM EST reply actions
And lost nothing in compensation
I gotta go 'cause I'm probably definitely gonna nod out again.
by Drugs Delaney on Dec 16, 2010 4:27 PM EST up reply actions
Now you're acting like a MFY fan (for the Fuentes part)
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Just got back from finishing my Christmas shopping and am ecstatic
What a signing.
Can we officially say we are the best team in the AL now?
Yessir.
We are.
I love the signing, too.
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by Frederick0220 on Dec 16, 2010 4:44 PM EST up reply actions
Off-Topic
But does anyone know what we are paying C. Buchholz next year? I am trying to figure out where we are salary wise right now.
Both are arbitration eligible only after 2011.
They’ll probably get small pay bumps. ~$.05 million pushing them to ~$.5 million each.
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by Ben Buchanan on Dec 16, 2010 5:34 PM EST up reply actions
If my calculations are correct
Along with some arbitration predictions with Paps getting $11.0MM and Ells getting $3.0MM we are at $160MM for our current payroll.
I was wondering that myself
But there also going to sign probly 4 more players. 3 pitchers and 4th outfielder
Yeah, I told Olney I thought he was off.
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by Ben Buchanan on Dec 16, 2010 5:34 PM EST up reply actions
Jenks career stats vs AL East are horrible
except vs the MFY, which is always a good thing
Only bad vs. Toronto and Baltimore
Which is weird, but I’m gonna say flukey.
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by Ben Buchanan on Dec 16, 2010 5:47 PM EST up reply actions
Closer by committee?
Hey, it could actually work this time.
Closer by Committee failed
because every Closer we tried sucked. But when Ozzie, who is a turd, did the very same thing with the 2005 White Sox it worked beautifully. Because he had good players.
It’s a shame the Sox tainted that term with shite players, because it’s a valid concept. Jenks/Bard/Paps will allow for any 2 of them to rest when closing duty is required. Or, one becomes our not-so-closer in games of 4 runs or more.
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Great news to wake up to
Jenks for two years is awesome. One more besides Miller? Please?
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Jenks is an interesting fellow.
Maybe he’ll dye the facial hair red if we make the playoffs or something.
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That...
…is unsettling.
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by nuthinboutnuthin on Dec 17, 2010 2:44 AM EST up reply actions
More brilliant work from Theo.
Paps-Bard-Jenks is as good a back end as any team in baseball.
Meanwhile, with Jenks & Bard signed up through 2012 we will be set up for if (WHEN) Paps walks next winter.
And making that "back end" one player larger
Is a big deal.
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by Ben Buchanan on Dec 16, 2010 10:35 PM EST up reply actions
The FO has been dominating this Off Season
Man, I do not think anyone could have predicted this offseason. The Sox have swooped in and made deals that are impressive. Kinda neat to go over to the Alley and read how the Sox are still not that improved…now if Pettite signed with the Rangers that would be an interesting development
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I say this all the time, I realize...
but I think everyone thought we dominated LAST offseason, too.
-added Lackey surprisingly, best SP available
-added Cameron, best CF available
-added Scutaro, best SS available
-added Beltre on a cheap deal, best 3B available.
-Interesting depth guys traded for and pen pieces added/stockpiled (Hermida, DMac, Hall – who actually lowered our lux. tax calculation! etc…)
Pretty sure we were the high spenders last year as well.
It is SUCH a pleasure to watch this team operate. We’ve been the declared big winners in prob. half the trade deadlines since Theo took over, too!
Hopefully THIS time around
we won’t get hit by an absurd rash of bad-luck injuries, wasting all that work by Theo.
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