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Red Sox, Jenks Talking Settlement

By Ben Nicholson-Smith | June 14, 2012 at 8:12am CDT

The Red Sox are negotiating a contract settlement with reliever Bobby Jenks that would end his association with the team, Nick Cafardo and Peter Abraham of the Boston Globe report. Jenks has spent the entire 2012 season on the 60-day disabled list and isn’t expected to pitch this season.

Jenks signed a two-year, $12MM deal in December of 2010, not long after being non-tendered by the White Sox. Biceps and back injuries limited him to just 15 2/3 innings last year, when he walked nearly one batter per inning. The 31-year-old Legacy Sports Group client underwent two back surgeries this past offseason, and was arrested and charged with driving under the influence and leaving the scene of an accident this March.

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  1. Adam Strauss

    13 years ago

    and good bye

    Reply
  2. Ben_Cherington

    13 years ago

    Awesome!  Wow, how will this effect the payroll.  Will it just come off the top? 

    This could be a precursor of something else to come! 

    Edit: Also, not to bash Theo, bc he deserves much love, but did anyone else think this was terrible signing?

    Reply
    • East Coast Bias

      13 years ago

      I definitely voiced my opinion on it back then. I mean, I thought he would struggle in the AL East… but would at least take the field regularly. 

      Reply
      • TimotheusATL

        13 years ago

        wait…you’re suggesting you (or someone else on this site) suggested that someone would struggle in the AL East?

        you win the jon heyman “shock of the week” award!

        Reply
        • East Coast Bias

          13 years ago

          Ha! Save it for everyone who thought (and thinks) the AL East has no effect on a  pitcher’s ability. 
          But back to the story.. Many people on this site thought Jenks was a great signing to bolster the bullpen at the time, along with Wheeler and the other RP they signed that year. Pap was coming off a bad year, and people actually thought Jenks could replace him as closer if need be, and the signing could be a precursor to a Pap trade. 

          Just to put things in context. 

          Reply
    • mainesox

      13 years ago

      I thought this was a solid signing at the time given his previous success and the inevitable departure of Papelbon.

      Reply
      • Bobby Sweet

        13 years ago

         As did I. Chalk that up as a loss lol.

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      • GreenMonsta

        13 years ago

        His ERA, WHIP and waistline had grown for two years, before signing.  I posted it was a lousy signing here.

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        • notsureifsrs

          13 years ago

          unless you predicted injuries would keep him off the field for the entire 2 years, that wasn’t a good take on your part

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        • mainesox

          13 years ago

          I don’t doubt that you did…  That doesn’t mean you were right.

          Reply
  3. Mike Boyer

    13 years ago

    get rid of the bum
     

    Reply
  4. Sarah Carroll

    13 years ago

    Wow, what a waste of money! 🙁

    Reply
    • Lastings

      13 years ago

      He doesn’t even come close to what Lackey is doing to the Sox…

      Reply
  5. JaiKudo

    13 years ago

    Ozzie was right along along with Jenks!!  Good bye, thanks for nothing!

    Reply
    • User 4245925809

      13 years ago

       Guillen? Isn’t this that racist who abandoned even Chicago?

      Reply
  6. Alex Grady

    13 years ago

    I heard the settlement involves a ride to the liquor store twice a month until this coming November, as well as 13 buckets of chicken.

    Reply
    • GoAwayNow

      13 years ago

      His OUI was related to pain medication he was on due to the severe back pain from the operation that almost killed him. Not defending him just saying it wasn’t drunk driving.

      Reply
  7. jed_hoyer

    13 years ago

    he has to go live with theo

    Reply
  8. UltimateYankeeFan

    13 years ago

    Jenks will get every penny left on his contract and the Red Sox will free up a roster spot. That’s the settlement. It’s a win, win.

    Reply
    • melonis_rex

      13 years ago

      he’s on the 60 day DL, so he’s not taking up a roster spot anyway. 

      Reply
    • MB923

      13 years ago

      Now why can’t the Yanks do it with Feliciano?

      Reply
    • jb226 2

      13 years ago

      …I think the word you’re looking for is “release.”  If that’s what it was they wouldn’t be negotiating anything.  Plus, Jenks is already not taking up a roster spot by virtue of being on the 60-day DL.

      They’re obviously trying to get away with paying less money somehow.  I wonder how the MLBPA is going to feel about it, regardless of whether or not Jenks agrees. They’re probably trying to work out a deal where they give him a chunk of cash less than the remaining contract and he retires.

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      • UltimateYankeeFan

        13 years ago

        jb226, I can’t see any reason why Jenks would take any settlement for less the entire amount he’s owed. What’s preventing him from pitching is his injury NOT his DUI.

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    • UltimateYankeeFan

      13 years ago

      Gentlemen, I thought it a given that I meant his release would free up a roster spot when they agree on a settlement.  I don’t think he will be on the 60 day DL for the rest of the season but I certainly could be wrong. I guess I should have been clearer in my initial comment. Hopefully this explains it better.

      Reply
  9. MB923

    13 years ago

    If it means much, he’s taking up a spot on the 40 man roster.

    Reply
  10. MB923

    13 years ago

    @melonis_rex:disqus , my above post was to you, the reply didn’t work. He’s taking up a spot on the 40 man roster technically (I think!!)

    Reply
    • mainesox

      13 years ago

      Nope, players on the 60 Day DL don’t take up a spot on the 25 or 40 man rosters.

      Reply
      • MB923

        13 years ago

        According to their 40 man roster page, he’s on it

        Reply
        • MB923

          13 years ago

          Ahhh nevermind you’re right. I see the whole list which is above 40 players

          Reply
          • mainesox

            13 years ago

            Yeah, there are 47 players on that list, and 7 of them are on the 60 day DL.

            Reply
  11. jill

    13 years ago

    Essentially, they pay him to go away.  Then they don’t have to put any effort into his rehab from the back injury.  As an aside, Mr. Jenks might want to stop his use of alcohol.  He had all sorts of problems when he was in the minors with the Angels if I’m not mistaken, as well as his spring incident.

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    • Sean Martin

      13 years ago

      Jenks was drafted by the Anaheim Angels in the fifth round of the 2000 Major League Baseball Draft. In one minor league game, the radar gun clocked his fastball at 100 mph.[1] During his time with the Angels organization, Jenks spent much of his time on the disabled list because of elbow trouble. In May 2002, according to published reports, he was suspended for repeatedly bringing beer on the Double-A Arkansas Travelers team’s bus, and was demoted to Single-A.[2] Jenks’ career with the Angels ended when he was designated for assignment by the team in December 2004

      Reply
  12. CHendershott

    13 years ago

    Bet he signs with the Marlins

    Reply
  13. chee1rs

    13 years ago

    another waste of money

    Reply
  14. Alex Grady

    13 years ago

    Hope we get another Bobby Bonilla scenario

    Reply

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