Getting to Know Bobby Jenks

Red Sox Nation received a crash course on Boston’s newest reliever Bobby Jenks in the first week of the 2011 calender year after NESN.com’s Red Sox reporter Tony Lee covered Jenks’ journey from high school to MLB stardom.

Jenks’ wild ride consisted of the highest of highs — including recording the final out in a World Series — to the lowest of lows.

Check out Tony Lee’s five-part feature on new Red Sox reliever Bobby Jenks below.

Part 1: Jenks struggled in minors, dealt with early off-season woes.

Part 2: Jenks’ alleged drinking problems surface.

Part 3: Jenks makes the most of a second chance.

Part 4: Jenks silences critics, skyrockets to fame as elite closer.

Part 5: Jenks, Jonathan Papelbon can build off each other in Boston.