Bobby Jenks, a pitcher of the World Series champion who played for the Chicago White Sox And Boston Red Sox, revealed on Saturday that he is being treated for stomach cancer.
Jenks spoke about his illness with MLB.com during a hospital in Portugal. He expressed optimism that he could recover on time to return a second season as manager of the Windy City Thunderbolts, who in the Games Frontier League.
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Chicago world Bobby Jenks is congratulated by Catcher Toby Hall after the White Sox de Giants 3-1at AT&T Park in San Francisco, 17 May 2008. (Phil Carter-usa Today Sports)
“Now it’s time to do what I have to do to make myself better and get more time, no matter how you want to look at it,” he said the website. “I’ll tell you one thing: I’m not going to die here in Portugal.”
Jenks, 43, played in the Majors for seven years and was a dual all-star. He made 32 performances and six saves in his Rookie season in 2005. He then helped the White Sox then a World Series title.
In 2007 he eliminated 41 consecutive batters, who corresponded to a record for a relief pitcher.
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Chicago White Sox Werker Bobby Jenks takes against the Orioles in Camden Yards in Baltimore, July 30, 2006. (James Lang-usa Today Sports)
He had an ERa of 3.40 and 173 Saves for Chicago in 329 races for six years. He spent a season with the Red SOx Before walking away from the game.
The White Sox sent their wishes to Jenks on social media.
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Boston Red Sox Werker Bobby Jenks throws against the Phillies in Philadelphia, 28 June 2011. (AP Photo/Matt slocum, file)
“We are with you, Bobby Jenks,” the team wrote in an Instagram message.
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