DENVER — On Saturday, Chicago White Sox first base coach/outfield coach Jason Bourgeois remembered more about Bobby Jenks than just his hard-throwing style and intimidating demeanor on the mound. Jenks, the closer on the 2005 White Sox that won the World Series, was recalled fondly by members of the White Sox organization on Saturday. The 44-year-old Jenks died on Friday after battling Stage 4 adenocarcinoma, a form of stomach cancer. While there was certainly sadness in the wake of the news on Saturday before the White Sox took on the Colorado Rockies in Denver, there were also plenty of smiles when remembering what Jenks meant to the team and the impact he had on the franchise. “He was a big guy and very confident, but not cocky,” said Bourgeois, who was teammates with Jenks on the 2008 White Sox team. “That’s the thing that I loved about him, how he went about his work. “He was leading by example with a calm demeanor and, shoot, could flat out throw the ball.” Jenks was a two-time All-Star and immediatelyRead More
White Sox remember ‘confident’ closer Bobby Jenks
