Bobby Jenks, a world -class champion who played for Chicago White Sox And Boston Red Sox, they discovered on Saturday to treat stomach cancer.
Jenks talked about his illness with MLB.com while he was at the Portugal Hospital. He expressed optimism that will be able to recover in time to return to the second season as the manager of the windy city thunder, which plays in Border league.
Click here for more sports covering on foxnews.com
Chicago Bobby Jenks congratulated Toby Hall’s catcher after White Sox beat Giants 3-1at AT&T Park in San Francisco on May 17, 2008. (Phil Carter-Ussa today sports)
“Now is the time to do what I have to do to better fix and get more time, however you want to look at it,” he said Website. “I’ll tell you one thing: I will not die here in Portugal.”
Jenks, 43, played for seven years in majorettes and was a double all-star. There were 32 appearances and six savings in his rookie season in 2005. He helped White Sox in the title of a world series.
In 2007, 41 consecutive blows withdrawn, which corresponded to the record for help.
Reds Head Elly de la Cruz: ‘I want you to be the best player in the baseball’
Chicago White Sox Bobby Jenks fought against Orioles at the Camden Yards in Baltimore, July 30, 2006. (James Lang-Ussa today sports)
He had a 3,40 era and 173 savings for Chicago in 329 matches over six years. He spent one season with Red Sox before moving away from the game.
White Sox sent his good Zenje Jenks on social networks.
Click here to get the Fox News app
Boston Red Sox Bobby Jenks is thrown against Phillies in Philadelphia, June 28, 2011. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, file)
“We’re standing with you, Bobby Jenks,” the team wrote in Instagram.
Follow Fox News Digital sports coverage on x and subscribe to Bilten Fox News Sports Huddle.
