Bobby Jenks death has left former White Sox teammates crushe

Bobby Jenks death has devastated his former White Sox teammates. The 44-year-old former closer, who finished off Chicagos 2005 World Series triumph, . Ozzie Guillen, the manager of that 05 White Sox team, reacted to the news . Former White Sox closer Bobby Jenks died Friday at the age of 44. TNS via Getty Images Explore More Everybody was crushed knowing this was gonna happen, Guillen said. We didnt know how soon it was gonna be, but he was in very bad shape. When I heard the news this morning it was like, wow. Everything went through my mind, from the first time I met him to the last time I played golf with him last year. Jenks, who had been living in Portugal to be near his wifes family, as his condition was worsening. Most of the players Im talking Josh Hart Jersey to right now, theyre crushed, said Guillen, noting that former outfielder Timo Perez, who began his career with the Mets, called him after receiving the news. Ozzie Guillen (r.) shared a photo of him and Bobby Jenks (l.) playing golf last year. Chicago Sports Network A.J. Pierzynski, the former White Sox catcher who jumped into Jenks arms after they won the World Series, said, Its hard to fathom that Jenks wont be at next weekends celebrations for the 20th anniversary of the championship. Its awful, Pierzynski said on Chicago Sports Network. Theres really no words to describe how sad and how destroyed you are when you think of Bobby being gone. The flame-throwing Jenks was a rookie when Chicago won the World Series and earned All-Star nods in 2006 and 07. He spent six seasons with the White Sox before finishing his MLB career with the Red Sox in 2011. AJ Pierzynski and Bobby Jenks of the Chicago White Sox celebrate after the final out of the 2005 World Series, with the White Sox sweeping the Houston Astros. MLB Photos via Getty Images He finished his career with a 3.53 ERA and 173 saves. Rip Big Bobby Jenks! So sad to hear this news, unreal, White Sox legend Frank Thomas wrote on X. Your presence and confidence was unmatched in that 2005 Clubhouse. You were a young player that competed at the highest level. Unfazed by the Big moments. God Ble s your family! Sindarius Thornwell Jersey