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- Against the White Sox last week, Samardzija went nine innings, gave up no earned runs, got the Cubs’ only hit through the first eight innings, and scored their only run. For which he got a no decision.
Cubs fans are sure to see something special at Wrigley Field this afternoon (weather permitting). Jeff Samardzija, the north-siders’ best pitcher, will either win for the first time since August, or his teammates will help him stretch his winless streak to 15 games.
“On the hill for the National League, 29-year-old Jeff Samardzija,” Joe Buck would say. “The Cubs’ ace is oh and ten.”
Everyone knows the Cubs intend to trade Samardzija—he’s practically an ex-Cub already. Jason Hammel, 31, and Emilio Bonifacio, 29, are too old for the Cubs’ alleged rebuilding scheme, but have been playing well enough to perhaps interest other teams.
