Shark to the Bullpen

[coreyMVP]

This is just one of the many reasons Jimbo will be terminated immediately upon the sale of the club.

[mdwilla]

Jeff will bounce back , small sample size.

[cuubs4life]

Jeff will bounce back , small sample size.

 

I think he was born to be a closer at the major league level, he just needs to proove he belongs there.

[Guest]

From Jeff's blog:

 

6/11/07

 

On Friday night I felt great. Came in and retired four straight guys in an inning and a third. Not sure how many more bullpen showings Ill have, but Ill keep you guys posted.

 

6/7/07

OK, let’s deal with this right up front: You guys probably heard that I have been moved to the bullpen. I didn’t win a game as a starter in April and May, so the Cubs kicked me into the Daytona bullpen to work on some things. The Cubs think it’s the best thing right now. I cannot lie: I want to be a starter so I am not too crazy about the move.

 

I have no choice but to work my way back into the starter role. Last night was a good start. I came into the game in the seventh inning with the score tied at 1. I pitched two innings and retired all six batters I faced consecutively. My brother told me the radio guys said I hit 99 MPH on the radar gun. The bad part is I came out of the game after only two innings. I wanted to stay in and battle. But that’s not my call.

 

My plan is to get back into the rotation. Soon. It’s hard to imagine ever being comfortable in the bullpen, but if its whats best for the team then ok. Though I did pitch out of the bullpen in spring training with the big league team, but it’s different during the season. I want to know that every five days I can win a game for the Cubs. Stay tuned …..

[RichHillIsABeast]

Raisin, I think his velo issues were from flying open. Especially if he's hitting 99 on the gun out of the pen. :shock:

[Andy]

Wow, looks like he's off to a good start out of the pen. Keep it up Shark.

[MPC]

From today's Sun-Times.

 

General manager Jim Hendry dismissed a report that the Cubs are moving Class A Daytona pitcher Jeff Samardzija, the former Notre Dame football star drafted last summer, from the rotation to the bullpen. Hendry said Samardzija, whom the Cubs signed to a 5-year, $10-million contract, was put in the bullpen temporarily to correct mechanics in his delivery.

''It's called development,'' said Hendry, who added that Samardzija will be moved back to the rotation.