Gordon Wittenmyer, of The Chicago Sun-Times, reports Chicago Cubs SP Jeff Samardzija may be the first option off the bench for manager Lou Piniella should any of the top five fail or be injured.
Our Instinct: The only surprise here, is why the Shark isn’t going to get a shot at the 5-slot in the rotation. While Samardzija owners probably don’t want to see him rushed, he appears to be ready, and Gaudin just isn’t a great option in the Cubbies’ rotation. Either way, Samardzija in the bullpen will even be a great asset for fantasy owners.
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