Jeff Samardzija will only be used out of pen

Every time I hear the name “Samardzija”, I question whether or not the young man made the right choice in deciding to play baseball instead of football coming out of college. So far, it looks like he made the wrong one, but 2011 may unfold a different, more promising storyline for the Notre Dame alum. Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jeff Samardzija delivers a pitch to the St. Louis Cardinals in the second inning at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on September 13, 2010. UPI/Bill Greenblatt Manager Mike Quade and the Chicago Cubs have decided to use hard-throwing righty Jeff Samardzija strictly out of the bullpen this season. Samardzija, who had a rumored underdog shot at the starting rotation earlier in the spring, will be a versatile option out of the pen in any type of relief. As a pitcher who has the potential of being a starter, it is not too bold to assume Samardzija may take on the role of complementing lefty Sean Marshall in spot starts as well as long relief. Jeff will also be abl...