Geoff Jenkins shows some real class

[jlau20]

I think they should move him up from #1 type C to last type B based on the ad alone.

[Fatter than Joey]

agreed -- I wish him well -- and hope he gets a warn reception the next time he comes to MP.

[billyhallfan]

Yeah, I definitely think I'm going to try to find a cheap frame to put that in and get it up on the wall, pretty cool.

 

Same here, I went out and bought a paper just for this, i'm so impressed with Geoff, I might get it matted.

[bullox]

The worst part about Jenks missing the 'B' status by one player - the player above him? Nick Johnson, who didn't play a single game in 2007.

[BrewCityUnit]

Any chance Geoff's number gets retired by the Brewers? I know it is a long shot but he has been the face of the franchise for the last 10 years.

[Fatter than Joey]

I dont think so.

[brettac1]

They only retire Hall of Famers jerseys, if Jenks' were to get retired, you'd suddenly have the entire town of Eden up in arms saying that #17 needs to be retired, too.

[hawing]

Geoff should be a lock for the walk of fame, though.

 

TLB, I've got to ask: what if the cubs sign Jenkins? You can root for the player, but I hope you wouldn't root for that team.

[brewcrew00]

After something like that, it makes me feel bad for being so hard on him over the past season or two, I wish him the best down the road!

[billyhallfan]

I know it is a long shot but he has been the face of the franchise for the last 10 years.

 

no, uecker has,

 

and the brewers have made it pretty clear that HOF is the status.

[TooLiveBrew]

The worst part about Jenks missing the 'B' status by one player - the player above him? Nick Johnson, who didn't play a single game in 2007.

ARRRGHH!!! So, in other words, the FA status thing is almost entirely a crapshoot that relies on archaic modes of evaluation. Awesome.

hawing - I knew someone'd bring that up. My brain would probably just implode, so I wouldn't have to worry about how to cheer.

[Fatter than Joey]

So, in other words, the FA status thing is almost entirely a crapshoot that relies on archaic modes of evaluation.

 

Yeah -- the union and owners came up with it in 1981.

 

In all fairness though, Jenkins "type" is moot once the Brewers don't pick up his option.

[Cracked Bat Collector]

I too would love to get this framed I love the ad. Jenks has been my favorite player growing up ever since he came up and I will miss him greatly. I admit I was harsh on him last year when he was doing very poorly but I always enjoyed seeing #5 on the field. I remember back to the Cty. Stadium days when our family had 1st row season tickets behind the tarp and I remember watching him gun so many guys out on the basepaths. To my favorite Brewer player ever, I wish you luck in the future and thanks for the memories Jenks.

[pitchleague]

and the brewers have made it pretty clear that HOF is the status.

yup, that is correct. However, I would think they would make an exception for a star player that is killed prematurely or dies from cancer or something tragic. No, I am not making light of "cancer", before somebody accuses me of that.

[PKBadger]

Hawing, I have to wonder if Jenkins would even consider a deal with the Cubs. Kind of like how Schilling said that there was no way he could sign with the Yankees. I realize our rivalry is considerably less contentious than BOS-NYY, but especially after this ad in the paper, I don't think Jenks would do it unless they gave him a ton of cash and promises of a starting slot in the outfield.

[jlau20]

As much as I don't like the Cubs, if they'll pay Jenks and he's willing to play for them, I wouldn't have any ill feeling towards him for doing so. It'd just make it more awkward to clap for him when he goes up to bat than it would be if he played for a team not named the Cubs.

[hawing]

It would be extra cool of Geoff to pass on the cubs out of principle. I only brought it up to poke at TLB's statement. http://forum.brewerfan.net/images/smilies/smile.gif

[ILuvDaBush]

Long live the Trojan Man. Those before him (Chad, Jeff, the like) never did for Milwaukee what you did for our fair team.

[bucksman4]

If he ended up going to the Cubs, he'd hear boos from me. I can't stand the Cubs and my loyalties always lie in favor of the Milwaukee Brewers organization, not a single player.

[mothershipconnection]

Jenkins becoming a Cub is about the only way I can see myself rooting against him.

[DHonks]

I just hope Geoff never has the fantastic year that we all knew he was capable of having, yet was never was able to put together. That would sting a bit if he does that.

[Principessa21]

Geoff should be a lock for the walk of fame, though.

 

TLB, I've got to ask: what if the cubs sign Jenkins? You can root for the player, but I hope you wouldn't root for that team.

I wonder at that point if you can even root for the player. (I don't think it's a question of rooting for the team when you're talking about the Cubs.) David Cone was one of my two favorite Yankees from the time he joined until he left. When he signed with the Red Sox, I went from being shocked to angered, for several reasons like saying he bled Yankee blue. I know you appreciate what they did for the team, but I still don't want him to have anything to do with events like Old Timers Day.

 

[bigredrobbo]

If Jenks went to the Cubs, Shouse would be guaranteed a game every time we played them then...

[TwinsBrewersWorldSeries]

Not sure if they need him, but I wouldn't be shocked to see Jenkins go to the Ms to reunite with his old buddy Sexson

[Fatter than Joey]

If Jenks went to the Cubs, Shouse would be guaranteed a game every time we played them then...

 

Maybe -- I would think facing Jenks would be a very confusing proposition for Yost.