Bobby Jenks Sheds 30 Pounds, Goatee Next?

Even though Bobby Jenks was pushing 300 pounds last season, his fastball was still pushing 100 mph. Now imagine the velocity of a slimmer, trimmer Jenks' heater. I know, it's mind-boggling.

Chicago White Sox brass publicly gave their closer some crap about his weight and conditioning last fall, which may not have been the softest approach, but it was apparently enough to get his butt in gear. During SoxFest last Friday, reporters clamored about his obvious weight loss, and Jenks replied with a something a little more than skin deep.

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Season Preview: Cleveland Indians

Now that Spring Training has started, we're continuing on with Season Previews. Last year, they began as a serious analysis and ended as half-assed haiku, which we're just gonna keep rolling with.

Next on our agenda is the Cleveland Indians.


The flies bit Joba
That's not how to spell Jhonny
Garko, a buffoon

Grady is sexy
C.C. needs more Krispy Kreme
Cleveland sucks. WAHOO!

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Pitchers and Catchers!!!

Happy Pitchers and Catchers, People!!



It's time for our boys to put down the doughnuts. Goodbye fat, hello bat.

Our gift to you after the jump...


To jump start the season, CBS is offering you readers $50 towards your leagues. Enjoy.

And if you're in our league, we look forward to thoroughly kicking your asses. If you haven't joined yet, get on it!

Oh, and Beckett...this one's for you...