// Bobby Jenks

Bobby Jenks: A Colossal Letdown?

By ⋅ September 19, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

With injuries plaguing the Sox so late in the year, fans can add another name to that ever growing list. Red Sox relief pitcher Bobby Jenks is out for the rest of the season. Wait, what? You’ve never heard of Bobby Jenks? But you do watch Red Sox games, right? Oh, yeah, that’s why you’ve [...]

Pawtucket Claims Division Title for First Time Since 2003

By ⋅ September 4, 2011 ⋅ One comment

A long season reached another milestone for the Pawtucket Red Sox on Saturday night when they defeated Scranton/Wilkes-Barre 12-7, as Pawtucket locked up the International League North Division championship for the first time in eight years. Pawtucket won 12-7 on the strength of a 5-run first inning and a 7-run eighth inning. They will play [...]

Red Sox Shut Down Orioles to Remain Atop the AL East

By ⋅ July 9, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

Many of us were likely nervous when John Lackey took the mound, given his horrible performances lately. Fortunately, those nerves were unfounded. Lackey went 6.2 scoreless innings of very good baseball, and was backed up by an even better bullpen. Boston got just one big inning themselves against the O’s pitching, but that was all [...]

Pierre and Ramirez Pound Aceves, Red Sox in White Sox Win

By ⋅ June 1, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

Having lost two straight, the Boston Red Sox needed a stopper Tuesday night. They turned to a man who hadn’t lost since June 2009, and he was terrible. Red Sox starter Alfredo Aceves gave up eight runs in just five innings of work, and the Chicago White Sox banged out 15 hits – 12 singles [...]

Beckett, Bullpen Carry Red Sox Over Angels; Youkilis Injured

By ⋅ April 22, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

The Boston Red Sox needed a strong bullpen performance Thursday night against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. In 10 innings, the offense had left 13 men on base. Luckily, a strong performance is exactly what they got. The Red Sox relief trio of Daniel Bard, Bobby Jenks and Jonathan Papelbon combined to allow just [...]

Red Sox Out-Slug A’s To Help Buchholz Get First Win

By ⋅ April 21, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

Another day, another lefty. The Red Sox faced a tough lefty starter for the gazillionth time this season, meaning their lefty-heavy lineup was going to be swapped around again. Terry Francona sat David Ortiz against Oakland’s Gio Gonzalez, opting instead to play Kevin Youkilis (DH), Marco Scutaro (SS), and Jed Lowrie (3B). The lineup changes [...]

Crawford, Jenks Struggle as Red Sox Drop to 2-10

By ⋅ April 16, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

After two long days off to think about their 2-9 start, the Red Sox made some positive news early Friday by signing first baseman Adrian Gonzalez to a 7-year, $154 million deal that will keep him in Boston through the 2018 season. The Sox needed to make more good news Friday night to avoid the [...]

Red Sox Spring Training Wrap-Up (3/28-3/30): Losing Streak Ends, Sox Finalize Roster

By ⋅ March 31, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

Brush off your faded blue hat with the stylized, red “B” on it. Iron your 2004 World Series commemorative jersey. Start re-learning “Sweet Caroline,” “Dirty Water” and “Tessie.” Spring Training is finally over. Opening Day arrives Friday. But before the Red Sox could kick off the regular season, they had to make their final roster [...]

Red Sox Spring Training Wrap-Up (3/21-3/27): Sox Lose Mayor’s Cup, On 10-Game Losing Streak

By ⋅ March 28, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

Hey there, Sox fans! Sports of Boston brings you the final full week of Boston Red Sox Spring Training games, as player and fan alike eagerly await Friday’s Opening Day! The Red Sox made several roster moves this week, leaving their roster at 32 players. On Friday, the Red Sox reassigned four players to minor [...]

Red Sox Spring Training (3/14-3/20): Rotation Set Thursday, Roster Trimmed Twice

By ⋅ March 21, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

Sports of Boston’s coverage of Red Sox Spring Training rolls on! April 1 fast approaches, and the Red Sox Opening Day roster is definitely taking shape. Terry Francona announced Wednesday that Jon Lester would open the regular season against the Texas Rangers in Arlington. On Thursday, Francona set the rest of the starting rotation. John [...]

Red Sox Spring Training (2/28-3/6): Lester Gets Flu, Gonzalez Takes BP

By ⋅ March 6, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

Welcome back to Sports of Boston’s weekly recap of all things spring training. After sweeping Boston College and Northeastern University, the Boston Red Sox began Grapefruit League action with an 8-4 loss to the Minnesota Twins to round out opening weekend. This week the team played a full slate of games, and we’re happy to [...]

Red Sox 2011 Bullpen Preview: Bobby Jenks

By ⋅ February 22, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

We continue our week-long look at the Red Sox bullpen with newcomer Bobby Jenks, the former closer for the Chicago White Sox. Coming into this season, Bobby Jenks was brought in to not only help out the bullpen, but to also step in if Papelbon needs rest or struggles. At any time during the season, Jenks [...]

Red Sox To Sign Bobby Jenks

By ⋅ December 16, 2010 ⋅ 4 comments

Former White Sox closer Bobby Jenks has reportedly agreed to a two-year contract with the Red Sox for $12 million, according to ESPN.com’s Buster Olney. Jenks, who will be 31 before the season starts, posted a career-worst 4.44 ERA last season with Chicago, where he spent his entire major league career. The White Sox non-tendered [...]

TGIF: 2009 Closer Rankings

By ⋅ February 13, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

Oh the noble closer. The anchor to any bullpen, this man puts the weight on his shoulders in the ninth inning and makes it his duty to secure a victory for his team. Depending on what format your league is, the closer could be a valuable commodity on draft day or just a filler in [...]

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