OT: Quinn's top WR at ND makes his first start for Cubs tonight.

[mz.]

I'm hoping Solon16 will approve of this topic.

After 42 career relief appearances -- 16 this season -- Jeff Samardzija (1-1, 6.29) will make his first start for Chicago in this contest.

The right-hander replaces ace Carlos Zambrano, currently on the disabled list with back spasms.

Samardzija is 1-1 with a 7.36 ERA in three career appearances against the Phillies. He allowed a game-winning three-run homer to Jayson Werth in Philadelphia's 4-1, 13-inning win over the Cubs on July 21.

via here.

[AZBrowns]

@shepwrite said:

Wow. He kinda blows, huh?

Lumbergh referencing Shep's post to Quinn somehow in 3..... 2.... 1.....

[Riffer X]

No, blowing would be Drew Henson or Josh Booty in their respective careers. The fact that Sam has made the bigs says a lot, even if not for long.

[Aloysius]

Yikes.

Pitchers    IP     H     R    ER    BB    SO    HR    PC-ST    ERA
J Samardzija
(L, 1-2)    3.1    8     7     7    0     4      1    74-45    7.81

And this from Daniel Jeremiah, a former Browns scout:

Daniel Jeremiah said:

I gave Samardzija a 2nd round grade before he opted for Baseball... Excellent size/hands/instincts

Think he chose the wrong sport?

[Masters]

Well, Jeff was great last fall in relief for the Cubs.

[hammertime]

He had some nice heat.

Give some more big league experiance and he'll be a servicable player.

[Flugel]

Aloysius said:

Yikes.

Pitchers    IP     H     R    ER    BB    SO    HR    PC-ST    ERA
J Samardzija
(L, 1-2)    3.1    8     7     7    0     4      1    74-45    7.81

And this from Daniel Jeremiah, a former Browns scout:

Think he chose the wrong sport?

LOL! I was just thinking how much more appropriate he'd look wearing a Browns' uniform. You can't overthrow this kid and he's got a wing span that covers a couple different area codes.

- Tom F.