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November 28, 2007
 		The White Sox sign free agent Scott Linebrink (5-6, 3.71) to a four-year, $19 million contract, which many consider lucrative for a middle-reliever. Chicago plans to use the former Padres/Brewers reliever in an eighth-inning set-up role to get to Bobby Jenks, their closer.  
August 12, 2007
 		Bobby Jenks breaks David Wells's American League record (38) and ties the 1972 Giants right-hander Jim Barr's major league mark when he retires his 41st straight batter. The White Sox closer reached the record book by pitching a perfect ninth inning against the Mariners.  

May 6, 2008
 		Gavin Floyd loses his second no-hit bid in less than a month as Joe Mauer doubles with one out in the ninth in the White Sox' 7-1 victory over the Twins at U.S. Cellular Field. The Chicago right-hander, who leaves the contest to a standing ovation from the crowd with Bobby Jenks getting the last two outs, also flirted with a no-no 24 days ago against the Tigers, which ended when Edgar Renteria singled with one out in the eighth inning.  
December 21, 2010
 		The Red Sox and Bobby Jenks agree to a two-year, $12 million deal, bringing the former White Sox closer to Boston as a set-up man for Jonathan Papelbon. The two-time All-Star reliever, who did not pitch after saving both ends of a doubleheader against his new team in early September, saved 27 games for Chicago but lost his job at the end of the season when he struggled because of difficulties with his forearm.  
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