Chicago White Sox Rumors: Bullpen, Paul Konerko, Bobby Jenks
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Jayson Stark of ESPN says that many would be shocked if Chicago White Sox GM Kenny Williams deals anyone other than “replacement bullpen parts” and Paul Konerko.
“The thing you have to remember about Kenny is, he always expects to have a good team,” said one rival GM. “If he doesn’t think he can win this year, he still expects to win next year. So why would he move his [top four] starters? I don’t see him doing that. He’ll move a free agent, or bullpen guys he thinks are overpriced, because those guys are replaceable. But he can’t replace a Gavin Floyd or a [Mark] Buehrle or a [John] Danks. So I don’t see that one.”
One scout said that Bobby Jenks would be a good trade candidate and could thrive in a different environment.
“I still think Bobby Jenks, with the right team, could bring them a decent return,” the scout said. “His velocity is down a little, and he’s throwing more two-seam fastballs. But I don’t think his stuff has declined that much to where I’d think he can’t close.”

