Why Jeff Samardzija Has the Stuff to Be a Top Flight No. 1 for the Chicago Cubs
Source: Bleacher Report - Sep 13, 2012 at 3:06 AM
Stephen Strasburg wasn't the only major league starting pitcher who was shut down for the season last weekend (Sept. 8-9).
The Chicago Cubs took the ball from Jeff Samardzija after his start on Saturday against the Pittsburgh Pirates and called it a season for the 27-year-old right-hander. He went out on an excellent note, pitching the first complete game of his career and holding the Bucs to two earned runs and four

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