Cubs Decline Samardzija's Option, BUT...

waldo7239117 · Oct 31, 2011

According to the Chicago Tribune, the Cubs decline Jeff Samardzija’s 2012 3 million option. However, Samardzija is expected to be re-signed to a reduced salary. Samardzija is not eligible for arbitration or free agency and teams can cut a players salary by 20 percent from the previous year. He will make the team out of spring training. If it’s as a starter or a relief pitcher.

As reports have mentioned, Samardzija is expected to be considered for a starting job next season.

The Cubs signed Jeff Samardzija to a 5 year deal in 2007, which included options for 2012 and 2013. It was a major league deal worth 10 million.

All in all, this move just saves the Cubs a little bit of money, not much though. He will return.

Side Note: Jed Hoyer’s press conference will be at 3 p.m. central tomorrow at Wrigley Field. Also, Jason McLeod will be introduced too.

More to come…

Uman85 · Oct 31, 2011

Kind of expected to see this move. Hope Samardzija continues to improve and impress next year, whether in the rotation or in relief. He's a good piece to have going forward.