Jeff Samardzija CALLED UP

Subject: Jeff Samardzija CALLED UP Fri Jul 25, 2008 2:08 am

Quote :: Samardzija gets the call, may get start this weekend

A Cubs team fiercely trying to focus on the present could get its first
glimpse of a big part of its future today with the arrival of top
pitching prospect Jeff Samardzija.

The hard-throwing right-hander from Valparaiso, Ind., got word of his
first big-league promotion Thursday after the Cubs put closer Kerry
Wood on the disabled list, a source with knowledge of the situation
told the Post-Tribune of Northwest Indiana. Samardzija is expected to
be in uniform for today's game against the Marlins.

The former Notre Dame football star might even start for the Cubs this weekend, though that could not be immediately confirmed. A Saturday start would push back Rich Harden's scheduled start to his sixth day -- a schedule that produced good results for Harden with Oakland earlier this year.

cant wait to see him pitch, gonna be kinda wierd

Subject: Re: Jeff Samardzija CALLED UP Fri Jul 25, 2008 3:21 am

WINDYxCITYxFLYA wrote:

Quote :: Samardzija gets the call, may get start this weekend

A Cubs team fiercely trying to focus on the present could get its first
glimpse of a big part of its future today with the arrival of top
pitching prospect Jeff Samardzija.

The hard-throwing right-hander from Valparaiso, Ind., got word of his
first big-league promotion Thursday after the Cubs put closer Kerry
Wood on the disabled list, a source with knowledge of the situation
told the Post-Tribune of Northwest Indiana. Samardzija is expected to
be in uniform for today's game against the Marlins.

The former Notre Dame football star might even start for the Cubs this weekend, though that could not be immediately confirmed. A Saturday start would push back Rich Harden's scheduled start to his sixth day -- a schedule that produced good results for Harden with Oakland earlier this year.

cant wait to see him pitch, gonna be kinda wierd

yay!!!!! Ive been waiting for him to get called up.........and playing on the team I want to win the WS (since the Indians obviously wont)

Subject: Re: Jeff Samardzija CALLED UP Fri Jul 25, 2008 4:05 am

I would like to watch this guy pitch. It sucked that he chose baseball over football because i thought he would have made a fine WR but this guy is one hell of an athlete.

Subject: Re: Jeff Samardzija CALLED UP Fri Jul 25, 2008 7:24 am

I hope he dislocates his shoulder on the first pitch.

Subject: Re: Jeff Samardzija CALLED UP Fri Jul 25, 2008 9:35 am

one of my favorite WR's ever....will actually root for him to do good (im a white sox fan) i just hope closer blows it

Number of posts : 128 Age : 31 Registration date : 2008-07-21

its about time...Ever since he left ND you aint really heard about him...Glad he doin good

Subject: Re: Jeff Samardzija CALLED UP Fri Jul 25, 2008 12:30 pm

Attack of the Garrett wrote:: I hope he dislocates his shoulder on the first pitch.

Subject: Re: Jeff Samardzija CALLED UP Fri Jul 25, 2008 4:10 pm

So is Jeff a starter or reliever.

Since my Giants suck this year but playoffs still possible.

I will like to see the Cubs win the World Series so of course I hope Jeff does good.

Subject: Re: Jeff Samardzija CALLED UP Fri Jul 25, 2008 4:13 pm

ND!

hes gonna be nice dont worry

Number of posts : 128 Age : 31 Registration date : 2008-07-21

i still think that Jeff shuld have gone to the NFL...That year he wuld have been the #1 WR taken...But him goin to baseball is still good since he wuld mke much mre money than if he went to the NFL

Subject: Re: Jeff Samardzija CALLED UP Fri Jul 25, 2008 7:06 pm

ZenBlazed wrote:: i still think that Jeff shuld have gone to the NFL...That year he wuld have been the #1 WR taken...But him goin to baseball is still good since he wuld mke much mre money than if he went to the NFL

2006 NFL Draft was a poor draft for WR. Its actually sad that Jeff was the best prospect because he is not an elite football prospect.

Santonio Holmes was taken first and he has shown some strides this past year. But I thought Jeff was overrated as a prospect but I thought he would have ended up a pretty good WR.

Subject: Re: Jeff Samardzija CALLED UP Fri Jul 25, 2008 9:32 pm

i also thought he shooda went to the Nfl but he cant go wrong in the MLB. I hope he does good.

Subject: Re: Jeff Samardzija CALLED UP Fri Jul 25, 2008 10:39 pm

the thing is...
ppl didnt even know he played baseball!!!!

and its normal for a college player to get drafted and spend a few yrs in the minors

saying he finally got called up is just... idk
why say it like that???

getting called up after a yr in the minors is very very good..
some ppl nvr make it outta the minors... and jeff is 23

and there have been tons of players who were nice in college but just couldnt make the transition to pro play

the reason why u nvr heard about him is because minor league players get no coverage

... and saying "he made the right choice since youll make more money playing baseball"
... uh what???
why does money have to be an issue

dude chose to play baseball because he had a greater love for it

i dont think he'll turn out to be a great pitcher...
he will nvr be an Ace

... he does have a nice slider tho
but so do alot of other pitchers =/

Subject: Re: Jeff Samardzija CALLED UP Fri Jul 25, 2008 10:55 pm

He had 2 K's in his 1st appearance today

Subject: Re: Jeff Samardzija CALLED UP Fri Jul 25, 2008 11:22 pm

jeff samardzija throws 99-100 MPH tops....he reached 98 today, hes got a nice slider, pretty good change up......if he stays healthy, he will be a top of the line starter in the pros....hes legit, much better in baseball than football

and most people who play baseball and football have a greater love for baseball, at least wat ive seen

Subject: Re: Jeff Samardzija CALLED UP Sat Jul 26, 2008 2:36 am

he pitched good especially for when he was used, 2-1 game

Subject: Re: Jeff Samardzija CALLED UP Sat Jul 26, 2008 8:06 am

WINDYxCITYxFLYA wrote:: jeff samardzija throws 99-100 MPH tops....he reached 98 today, hes got a nice slider, pretty good change up......if he stays healthy, he will be a top of the line starter in the pros....hes legit, much better in baseball than football

and most people who play baseball and football have a greater love for baseball, at least wat ive seen

Thats me but i still love football.

Subject: Re: Jeff Samardzija CALLED UP Mon Jul 28, 2008 8:22 am

Jeff Samardzija picked up a 2 inning save yesterday allowing no hits.

Subject: Re: Jeff Samardzija CALLED UP Mon Jul 28, 2008 7:08 pm

Pats wrote:: Jeff Samardzija picked up a 2 inning save yesterday allowing no hits.

The guys is proving he can play in the big leagues and he may have chose the right sport after all. And yes that 2 inning save was very impressive.

Subject: Re: Jeff Samardzija CALLED UP Mon Jul 28, 2008 7:37 pm

anything in the mid-upper 90s with movement is unbelievable. his change is so nasty too.

» that WR turned pitcher....jeff samardzija