Bobby Jenks, a World Series Master Kand, who contributed to Chicago White Sox and Boston Red Sox, revealed on Saturday that he is being treated for stomach cancer.
Jenks talked about his illness with MLB.com while he was in a hospital in Portugal. He expressed optimism that he would be able to recover in time to return to another season as manager of Windy City Thunderbolts, playing in the Frontier League.
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Chicago Pitcher Bobby Jenks congratulated by Catcher Toby Hall after White Sox defeated Giants 3-1at AT&T Park in San Francisco, May 17, 2008. (Phil Carter-usa Today Sports)
“Now is the time to do what I got to do to get me better and get myself more time, but you want to look at it,” he told the site. “I’ll tell you one thing: I won’t die here in Portugal.”
Jenks, 43, played seven years in majors and was a two-time all-star. He played 32 performances and six rescues in his rookie season in 2005. He helped White Sox to a World Series title.
In 2007, he retired 41 consecutive fighters who matched a record for a relief.
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Chicago White Sox Pitcher Bobby Jenks sets against Orioles at Camden Yards in Baltimore, July 30, 2006. (James Lang-usa Today Sports)
He had a 3.40 era and 173 savings for Chicago in 329 games over six years. He spent a season with Red Sox before walking away from the game.
White Sox sent their successful to Jenks on social media.
Boston Red Sox Pitcher Bobby Jenks throws against Phillies in Philadelphia, June 28, 2011. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)
“We stand with you, Bobby Jenks,” the team wrote in an Instagram post.
