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Showing posts with label Jeff Samardzija. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Jeff Samardzija. Show all posts

Tuesday, May 5, 2009

Zambrano Hits The DL


"Carlos Zambrano is out two or three weeks after being placed on the disabled list due to a strained left hamstring. The right-hander was injured while running out a bunt for a hit in Sunday's win over the Florida Marlins on Sunday. Zambrano pitched five innings and earned the victory before leaving. He is 3-1 with a 4.50 ERA on the season (Sportsline)."

To be honest I think Zambrano is one of the most overrated pitchers in the MLB. Does he have nasty stuff? Yes, but he seems to have a hard time controlling his emotions, and that is just not what you want in the playoffs. So actually he sounds perfect for the Cubs. Randy Wells will most likely will take his spot in the rotation. There were rumors of Jeff Samardzija taking his spot, but he has been in the bullpen for a couple weeks now and would need more time then they have to get himself ready to pitch 5+ innings. Anyways I don't see this hurting the Cubs too much, they are 3 games above .500 and I just don't think the Cardinals will be able to hold first place for too long.

Friday, July 25, 2008

Cubs Call Up Samardzija


“The Chicago Cubs called up right-hander Jeff Samardzija from Triple-A Iowa on Friday after placing closer Kerry Wood on the disabled list with a blister on his right index finger.” (ESPN)

Former Notre Dame receiver Jeff “the shark” Samardzija is being brought up from AAA Iowa to fill the open roster spot made available when the cubbies placed Kerry Wood on the DL. Samardzija has been effective at the Triple-A level as a starter, but will be in the bullpen for the time being.

I am pumped the Cubs made this move. I love Notre Dame, and love everything about this guy. He could have been a first round pick in the 2006 NFL draft, instead decides to sign a baseball contract with the Cubs.

Brian B