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Jeffrey Alan Samardzija ("suh MARJ ah") (born January 23, 1985, in Merrillville, Indiana) is an American baseball pitcher with the Chicago Cubs organization. He is a former football wide receiver at the University of Notre Dame. Samardzija grew up in Valparaiso, Indiana, where he attended Valparaiso High School, and was a letterman in football, basketball, and baseball. In football, he was a three-time first team All-State honoree, and was twice named the team's Most Valuable Player. After his senior year, he was invited to participate in the Indiana football All-Star game. In baseball, he was a first team All-State honoree. He graduated from Valparaiso High School in 2003 with a 3.40 GPA. Athletics were something of the norm early in his life.




Cubs’ Bats Misfire in 5-1 Loss to Astros

By: Cubbies Crib

24May2012

This game could be summed up in 4 words: Runners In Scoring Position. The Cubs were 0-9 with RISP in what was a 1-run ball game until Rafael Dolis came in and looked rustier than an rot-iron fence. I wont get into the details but it took him 31 pitch...

Chicago White Sox Paul Konerko Injury Update

By: Call to the Pen

20May2012

Chicago White Sox first baseman Paul Konerko is one of the most consistent sluggers in the game, and it always seems like he does everything in his power to help the White Sox win games. May 18, 2012; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago White Sox first baseman...

Wrap-Up: Chicago Cubs at Milwaukee Brewers (5/13/2012)

By: Cubbies Crib

14May2012

The Cubs entered their weekend series with the Brewers for a chance to leave Milwaukee in sole possession of the NL Central basement. By Sunday afternoon, Chicago was simply looking to avoid a sweep and end a 10 game losing streak at Miller … [...

Friday Morning One-Liners While Drinking The Cubbie Kool-Aid

By: Cubbies Crib

11May2012

Apr 24, 2012; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Cubs first baseman Bryan LaHair (6) celebrates with pitcher Matt Garza (middle) after hitting the game tying home run in the ninth inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Davi...

Fog Lifting Over Surging Cubs

By: Bullpen Brian

8May2012

Cubs win 5-1 vs. Braves Monday night. That’s 3 wins in the last 4 games. Since starting (3-11), the Cubs have won series against St. Louis & L.A., and split two series vs. Philly & Cincinnati. The Cardinals lead the … Continue rea...

Wrap-Up: Chicago Cubs Vs Atlanta Braves (5/07/2012)

By: Cubbies Crib

7May2012

May 6, 2012; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Cubs right fielder David DeJesus (9) is congratulated by shortstop Starlin Castro (13) for his walk-off walk in the eleventh inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Wrigley Field. The Cubs won 4-3 in 11 inning...

Will Cubs Revamp Its Rotation?

By: Bullpen Brian

2May2012

@bullpenbrian would it be wrong to wish for a revamp of the pitching staff? I think we have the highest era in the majors?— Brook Fox (@fox_brook) May 01, 2012 Wishing for a revamping of the Cubs pitching staff is … Continue reading ͛...

Ham(els)mer Time

By: Cubbies Crib

30Apr2012

Apr. 25, 2012; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Cole Hamels throws in the fifth inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-US PRESSWIRE One of the strong points of the Chicago Cubs’...

Wrap-Up: Chicago Cubs Vs. Philadelphia Phillies (04/28/2012)

By: Cubbies Crib

29Apr2012

Mar. 9, 2012; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Chicago Cubs pitcher Randy Wells (36) during the third inning during a spring training game against the Chicago White Sox at Camelback Ranch. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Hilderbrand-US PRESSWIRE The Chicago Cubs entered...

Rants Daily: Cardinals suffer second straight walkoff loss to Cubs, 3-2

By: Redbird Rants

25Apr2012

For the second straight day the St. Louis Cardinals bullpen could not hold a lead, only this time the Chicago Cubs won the game in the tenth inning by a score of 3-2 and received some outside help along the way. … [visit site to read more]...

Color me impressed: Dempster shows he’s still got it

By: Cubbies Crib

15Apr2012

Color me impressed: Dempster shows he’s still got it - Cubbies Crib - Cubbies Crib - A Chicago Cubs Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More...

Rants Daily: Cardinals set to face Cubs in Home Opener today

By: Redbird Rants

13Apr2012

After seven road games in three different cities to start off the season, the St. Louis Cardinals will play their first game of the season in Busch Stadium today. The game will be preceded by pre-game festivities as the Cardinals will celebrate their...

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