And no, I'm not talking about striking out the side, although I certainly wouldn't complain if you did that from here on out. But the agression in which you pitched with yesterday should be done everyday from here on out. You clearly still have the stuff and velocity, but instead of focusing on your best stuff, you work more as if you were a starting pitcher trying to utilize multiple pitches and being pretty.

 

It don't have to be pretty, you are a power closer. Utilize that nasty hook and power fastball. You really don't need to out-think hitters, they can't touch you when you are throwing those two pitches with even mediocre command.

 

Last night was vintage Jenks. It reminded me of 2005. He was upper 90's on velocity and than just snapped some lethal curves.

And no, I'm not talking about striking out the side, although I certainly wouldn't complain if you did that from here on out. But the agression in which you pitched with yesterday should be done everyday from here on out. You clearly still have the stuff and velocity, but instead of focusing on your best stuff, you work more as if you were a starting pitcher trying to utilize multiple pitches and being pretty.

 

It don't have to be pretty, you are a power closer. Utilize that nasty hook and power fastball. You really don't need to out-think hitters, they can't touch you when you are throwing those two pitches with even mediocre command.

 

Last night was vintage Jenks. It reminded me of 2005. He was upper 90's on velocity and than just snapped some lethal curves.

 

He won't keep throwing in the upper 90s.

 

The thing with Bobby is that when he gets little rest or isn't really pissed and pitching for his job, he's not going to throw 99. There's days where he throws 92-93 and that's when he gets hit hard.

 

I think he realized that he needed more pitches due to this and his inability to be consistent with velocity may have something to do with his health and fitness (endurance does have a lot to do with your body weight...).

Edited July 29, 201015 yr by chw42

He won't keep throwing in the upper 90s.

 

The thing with Bobby is that when he gets little rest or isn't really pissed and pitching for his job, he's not going to throw 99. There's days where he throws 92-93 and that's when he gets hit hard.

 

I think he realized that he needed more pitches due to this and his inability to be consistent with velocity may have something to do with his health and fitness (endurance does have a lot to do with your body weight...).

Im pretty sure Bobby is worried about his future, because he knows the Sox wont pay$10 mill a year for him. Hes trying to stay healthy by not throwing 99 mph every time, or throwing his curve which apparently is really stressful on his arm.

 

He was trying to be like Charlie Sheen in Major League 2, learn some less stressful pitches to keep the longevity of his career going. Thats all fine and dandy, but if your results diminish it wont matter how healthy you are.

Im pretty sure Bobby is worried about his future, because he knows the Sox wont pay$10 mill a year for him. Hes trying to stay healthy by not throwing 99 mph every time, or throwing his curve which apparently is really stressful on his arm.

 

He was trying to be like Charlie Sheen in Major League 2, learn some less stressful pitches to keep the longevity of his career going. Thats all fine and dandy, but if your results diminish it wont matter how healthy you are.

This is a perfect analogy of what Jenks has been doing.

 

Jenks was awesome last night. When he had the last hitter at two strikes, I said to my wife, "He's gotta throw the hook." And he did, and that hook was like watching a video of 2005.

This is a perfect analogy of what Jenks has been doing.

 

Jenks was awesome last night. When he had the last hitter at two strikes, I said to my wife, "He's gotta throw the hook." And he did, and that hook was like watching a video of 2005.

Sept. 2nd 2006 was the last time Jenks had a 1-2-3 inning with 3 K's.

Or maybe he told Cooper to get lost I am throwing hard.

 

Jason he appeared to be throwing more a of a slider and not the big curve but I could be wrong. he had something nice that was moving at around 92

 

Whatever the case if that Bobby shows up nightly and Putz has his stuff......ouch

 

I would still like to know his day/night splits

And no, I'm not talking about striking out the side, although I certainly wouldn't complain if you did that from here on out. But the agression in which you pitched with yesterday should be done everyday from here on out. You clearly still have the stuff and velocity, but instead of focusing on your best stuff, you work more as if you were a starting pitcher trying to utilize multiple pitches and being pretty.

 

It don't have to be pretty, you are a power closer. Utilize that nasty hook and power fastball. You really don't need to out-think hitters, they can't touch you when you are throwing those two pitches with even mediocre command.

 

Last night was vintage Jenks. It reminded me of 2005. He was upper 90's on velocity and than just snapped some lethal curves.

 

 

Great post. A 99 MPH fastball and a breaking pitch can be hard to beat

Edited July 29, 201015 yr by elrockinMT

Great post. A 99 MPH fastball and a breaking pitch can be hard to beat

If he can do that consistently throughout the rest of the year, it will be absolutely amazing for the Sox. Buerhle struggled through 5 last night, then the bullpen comes in and throws 4 stellar innings, just a joy to watch, especially Putz.

Jason he appeared to be throwing more a of a slider and not the big curve but I could be wrong. he had something nice that was moving at around 92

The last pitch he snapped off to strike out Smoak was at 87.

Putz is flat out ridiculous. And he knows it, he just has that "I WILL beat you" look on his face at all times

Putz is flat out ridiculous. And he knows it, he just has that "I WILL beat you" look on his face at all times

That splitfinger is just plain nasty.

Putz 27, Thornton 17, Threets 7, Santos 6, Jenks 2 = 59 scoreless appearances currently going.

Putz 27, Thornton 17, Threets 7, Santos 6, Jenks 2 = 59 scoreless appearances currently going.

 

OUR BULLPEN IS WHO WE THOUGHT IT WAS!!!

Putz 27, Thornton 17, Threets 7, Santos 6, Jenks 2 = 59 scoreless appearances currently going.

 

Threets has thrown 7 innings since the game vs the Athletics where he threw the ball away and Coco Crisp scored from first?

Threets has thrown 7 innings since the game vs the Athletics where he threw the ball away and Coco Crisp scored from first?

He did say appearances, still dont know if that is true though.

He did say appearances, still dont know if that is true though.

 

There is no way Threets has made 7 appearances since that game either, that was Sunday or Saturday. I think that number is wrong

There is no way Threets has made 7 appearances since that game either, that was Sunday or Saturday. I think that number is wrong

 

Earned runs

Earned runs

 

Putz 27, Thornton 17, Threets 7, Santos 6, Jenks 2 = 59 scoreless appearances currently going.

 

 

scoreless appearances only is for earned runs? I thought it was whether a run was scored, earned or not

scoreless appearances only is for earned runs? I thought it was whether a run was scored, earned or not

I think you're right also.

scoreless appearances only is for earned runs? I thought it was whether a run was scored, earned or not

 

I dunno, it works if you only consider earned runs. I was just looking at Threets game log out of curiousity and happened to notice. Didn't really pay much attention to the original post

Putz 27, Thornton 17, Threets 7, Santos 6, Jenks 2 = 59 scoreless appearances currently going.[/quote

 

But what about Linebrink?

Edited July 29, 201015 yr by balfanman

Im pretty sure Bobby is worried about his future, because he knows the Sox wont pay$10 mill a year for him. Hes trying to stay healthy by not throwing 99 mph every time, or throwing his curve which apparently is really stressful on his arm.

 

He was trying to be like Charlie Sheen in Major League 2, learn some less stressful pitches to keep the longevity of his career going. Thats all fine and dandy, but if your results diminish it wont matter how healthy you are.

 

How do you know this stuff? I think the stay healthy stuff is a bunch of b.s. I just don't know how people come up with some of this stuff. When a pitcher or anybody tries to stay healthy, that's when they immediately get hurt.

I think Bobby has been a pretty good closer for a long time now, though you don't need to remind me people that you disagree. I am well aware of your disagreement with me on Jenks. I get it. I just strongly disagree with this stuff about him wanting to "stay healthy." He's kinda fat to be worried about that.

Edited July 29, 201015 yr by greg775

How do you know this stuff? I think the stay healthy stuff is a bunch of b.s. I just don't know how people come up with some of this stuff. When a pitcher or anybody tries to stay healthy, that's when they immediately get hurt.

I think Bobby has been a pretty good closer for a long time now, though you don't need to remind me people that you disagree. I am well aware of your disagreement with me on Jenks. I get it. I just strongly disagree with this stuff about him wanting to "stay healthy." He's kinda fat to be worried about that.

 

Pretty sure he's all but been quoted on it to be honest Greg.

Wow, if he's been quoted on it, then I apologize.

If he's been quoted on the fact he's trying to stay healthy, that shocks me.

He may be a headcase if he's saying that stuff. I always thought if you try to stay healthy by doing stuff like that, that's when you really get hurt.

 

Wow, if he's been quoted on it, then I apologize.

If he's been quoted on the fact he's trying to stay healthy, that shocks me.

He may be a headcase if he's saying that stuff. I always thought if you try to stay healthy by doing stuff like that, that's when you really get hurt.

 

I might be wrong, but I could have sworn someone posted something one time this year from Jenks commenting along the lines of the curve ball putting stress on his arm and he is worried due to his contract situation. Or something like that.