March 3, 200620 yr RUH-ROH, sounds like Bobby didn't lose any weight afterall... http://www.suntimes.com/output/sox/cst-spt-cowley03.html DIFFERENT OPINIONS: Closer Bobby Jenks feels as if he has been under a microscope this spring, and manager Ozzie Guillen did little to ease his mind Thursday. After Jenks pitched a scoreless inning in the loss to the Rockies, he was asked about his heavier appearance and said: "I've gotten stronger this offseason, not bigger. There are a lot of doubters I guess I still have to prove wrong.'' Guillen had his own opinion. "He should take a look twice in the mirror,'' Guillen said. "I hope he's stronger, but he looks a little bigger. Maybe the commercial with McDonald's got him going. "He is overweight. I don't say he's overweight, he's a big kid. He weighs more than he did the last pitch of last season. If he's stronger, good. I want him to lose a couple more pounds to make sure the team picture looks better.'' Edited March 3, 200620 yr by SSH2005
March 3, 200620 yr "He is overweight. I don't say he's overweight, he's a big kid. He weighs more than he did the last pitch of last season. If he's stronger, good. I want him to lose a couple more pounds to make sure the team picture looks better.'' ha they might have to break out the wide lens for this years picture Edited March 3, 200620 yr by WhiteSox311
March 3, 200620 yr What does he mean by stronger? He throws 100mph. Is gonna be topping off at like 110mph.
March 3, 200620 yr I want him to lose a couple more pounds to make sure the team picture looks better. Ozzie doesn't hold back, does he? I guess that I shouldn't be laughing at poor Bob, but I can't help it.
March 3, 200620 yr Author At least Ozzie will still be able to use his signature call to the pen for Bobby.
March 3, 200620 yr Seems to me that Ozzie's stating the obvious more than he's "calling out" Jenks to embarrass him.
March 3, 200620 yr Author Seems to me that Ozzie's stating the obvious more than he's "calling out" Jenks to embarrass him. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> If you recall, the initial reports were that Jenks lost weight (like 10-15 pounds). Apparently, he hasn't.
March 3, 200620 yr Jenks does need to cut down. He doesn't want to be called "tub of goo" around here ala Bartolo Colon.
March 3, 200620 yr Author Jenks does need to cut down. He doesn't want to be called "tub of goo" around here ala Bartolo Colon. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I prefer Fatolo. But seriously, if Bobby lost too much weight would he lose any MPH off of his fastball? Anyone know?
March 3, 200620 yr Jenks feels like he's being under the microscope, I don't think he can fit under one no matter what size the microscope is. Edited March 3, 200620 yr by WilliamTell
March 3, 200620 yr QUOTE(SSH2005 @ Mar 3, 2006 -> 11:08 AM) I want him to lose a couple more pounds to make sure the team picture looks better I love ozzie
March 3, 200620 yr QUOTE(SSH2005 @ Mar 3, 2006 -> 01:29 PM) I prefer Fatolo. But seriously, if Bobby lost too much weight would he lose any MPH off of his fastball? Anyone know? When he was 250 which was 20 lbs. lighter than last year and even more from right now, he threw as hard as he does now. I don't think extra fat helps put MPH on your fastball. This guy needs to watch it, because there haven't been many 300 lb. pitchers that have had a career of much length. He may be getting close to that weight. Ozzie may need some arm extensions to signal him in from the bullpen this year. Edited March 3, 200620 yr by Dick Allen
March 3, 200620 yr QUOTE(SSH2005 @ Mar 3, 2006 -> 12:24 PM) If you recall, the initial reports were that Jenks lost weight (like 10-15 pounds). Apparently, he hasn't. I do recall and that's part of my point: Ozzie's doing his job and isn't going out of his way to embarrass Jenks.
March 3, 200620 yr QUOTE(WCSox @ Mar 3, 2006 -> 02:59 PM) I do recall and that's part of my point: Ozzie's doing his job and isn't going out of his way to embarrass Jenks. It's his job to make comments to the national media about his obvious weight problem...? Yea he went out of his way. It's what he does.
March 3, 200620 yr Author I do recall and that's part of my point: Ozzie's doing his job and isn't going out of his way to embarrass Jenks. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I never said he was. Calling someone out doesn't always mean that you are trying to embarrass that person.
March 3, 200620 yr QUOTE(Steff @ Mar 3, 2006 -> 02:02 PM) It's his job to make comments to the national media about his obvious weight problem...? If Ozzie told him to lose weight this offseason and he did just the opposite, then it definitely is Ozzie's job to say something about it. QUOTE(SSH2005 @ Mar 3, 2006 -> 02:03 PM) I never said he was. Calling someone out doesn't always mean that you are trying to embarrass that person. Agreed. Apologies for the confusion.
March 3, 200620 yr QUOTE(WCSox @ Mar 3, 2006 -> 03:10 PM) If Ozzie told him to lose weight this offseason and he did just the opposite, then it definitely is Ozzie's job to say something about it. You are kidding me, right...? You seriously didn't understand my comment..? I'll clarify... Yea he should say something.. to HIM.
March 3, 200620 yr QUOTE(Steff @ Mar 3, 2006 -> 02:13 PM) You are kidding me, right...? You seriously didn't understand my comment..? I'll clarify... Yea he should say something.. to HIM. And apparently you misunderstood my original post: I believe that Ozzie made those comments because Jenks failed to comply with his request, not to take a personal shot at him. Agreed that Ozzie didn't need to go to the press, but that's just "Ozzie being Ozzie."
March 3, 200620 yr QUOTE(WCSox @ Mar 3, 2006 -> 03:15 PM) And apparently you misunderstood my original post: I believe that Ozzie made those comments because Jenks failed to comply with his request, not to take a personal shot at him. Agreed that Ozzie didn't need to go to the press, but that's just "Ozzie being Ozzie." I read it, and I think I understood "he's not calling him out". Yet, he did call him out... and (imo) in the process likely embarrassed him.
March 3, 200620 yr QUOTE(Steff @ Mar 3, 2006 -> 09:13 PM) You are kidding me, right...? You seriously didn't understand my comment..? I'll clarify... Yea he should say something.. to HIM. I definitely wish Ozzie would have just kept this comment to himself. There's no reason to call out Jenks in the media like that. We all love Ozzie for his honesty in the media. However, there are some players and some issues that might be better off being handled in private. Oh well, it's not a big deal.
March 3, 200620 yr QUOTE(fathom @ Mar 3, 2006 -> 03:20 PM) I definitely wish Ozzie would have just kept this comment to himself. There's no reason to call out Jenks in the media like that. We all love Ozzie for his honesty in the media. However, there are some players and some issues that might be better off being handled in private. Oh well, it's not a big deal. Eh.. not his style to be low key. Just hope it doesn't backfire on him...
March 3, 200620 yr I'm interested in seeing how Jenks responds to a full season in the majors. Between his weight, elbow, and stress of a full season, he's definitely a wild card this year.
March 3, 200620 yr Author I'm interested in seeing how Jenks responds to a full season in the majors. Between his weight, elbow, and stress of a full season, he's definitely a wild card this year. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> If Urbina is found not guilty and gets out of jail, I really hope we sign him. He would be a nice fallback closer option. I really don't trust Hermanson to repeat his career year. Edited March 3, 200620 yr by SSH2005
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