Improving Samardzija promoted to Triple A
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The Zoner posted 6/23/2008 from chicagosports.chicagotribune.com [flag] |
The Cubs promoted former Notre Dame star Jeff Samardzija to Triple-A Iowa, where he'll replace Sean Marshall in the rotation beginning Tuesday. Samardzija, who signed a $10 million deal in 2007, was 3-5 with a 4.86 ERA at Double-A Tennessee.
"His last five outings have been real good," said Oneri Fleita, Cubs vice president of player personnel.
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SAMARDZIJA CALLED UP TO AAA
Published 6/23/2008 by The Zoner at Zoner Sports
Color me puzzled. Jeff Samardzija has been called up to AAA by the Cubs.
“Samardzija, who signed a $10 million deal in 2007, was 3-5 with a 4.86 ERA at Double-A Tennessee.
“His last five outings have been real good,” said Oneri Fleita, Cubs vice president of player personnel, referring to Samardzija’s 2.63 ERA since he was sent to the bullpen for one appearance.”
He still is a flyball pitcher that lacks control (44k/42BB). He has a few good starts and he’s promoted? What’s the hurry? Does being in ...
