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Jeff Samardzija and his 'screw you' attitude have Sox stoked
White Sox hitters are thrilled they don't have to face Jeff Samardzija anymore. (Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)
By Evan F. Moore
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The White Sox are relieved that they don't have to try to hit off Jeff Samardzija anymore.
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"Best fastball anywhere." --Sox outfielder Avisail Garcia, on Jeff Samardzija
January 26, 2015, 4:28 PM
Expectations are high for the 2015 White Sox, in part because of one player in the midst of a homecoming..
Pitcher Jeff Samardzija, a northwest Indiana native who rooted for the Sox as a kid, was one of the standout players in an offseason haul that many observers believe can put the team atop the AL Central.
"They should expect a professional," he said at SoxFest this weekend. "My teammates should expect a guy who comes to win. No matter what, I'm taking that ball and I'm going to pitch.
Adding the 2014 All-Star to the roster does two things for the Sox. First, it makes Samardzija's teammates feel better because he's one of the top pitchers in the game. Second, now they don't have to face him—the rest of baseball does.
Adam Eaton, outfielder
"He's a competitor first and foremost. Demeanor makes a pitcher better than what stats say. Samardzija has a great fastball and spots up very well. He has a great sinker, a great slider and a decent changeup. He has a 'screw you' attitude. He's going to come right after you. 'I don't care who you are, this is my fastball.' That's one of his main threats and that what makes him very good."
Tyler Flowers, catcher
"He's a power type of pitcher. He throws as hard he can. He gets a lot of action of the ball. He has pretty good command. Very good slider. He has a good cutter to keep lefties honest. He has the arsenal, as we all know, to be successful. If I'm hitting off of him, I'm looking for a strike. A guy like that is so good that his stuff can hit [the strike zone] three times
"He is difficult to hit. His fastball sinks. He's a big guy. The windup is more powerful when he pitches. It's hard to hit a sinker when the guy is so big. It's not only me. Everyone on the team is happy he is with us instead of against us. He eats a lot of innings, he's consistent and he's a hell of a pitcher."
Avisail Garcia, outfield
"Hard. Really hard. He threw 98 [mph] at me. Best fastball anywhere. It's tough to face a pitcher like that. I feel good that he is here with us."
Evan F. Moore is a RedEye special contributor.
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I hate Notre Dame 8)
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I hate Notre Dame 8)
179 receptions, 27 for touchdowns, really good player
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179 receptions, 27 for touchdowns, really good player
Still hate Notre Dame , I hold grudges against teams that robbed victories against Miami .... rflmao1
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Still hate Notre Same , I hold grudges against teams that robbed victories against Miami .... rflmao1
Where is Notre same at anyway ? You might hate them but you loved this show you seen it 8 times in 3
days while we were in Vegas. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jZX4dky0LFY
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Where is Notre same at anyway ? You might hate them but you loved this show you seen it 8 times in 3
days while we were in Vegas. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jZX4dky0LFY
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Where is Notre same at anyway ? You might hate them but you loved this show you seen it 8 times in 3
days while we were in Vegas. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jZX4dky0LFY
rflmao1 rflmao1 rflmao1
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The Sox have improved on paper. Still have the play the games and see how things shake out.
They just resigned Beckham in case neither rookie wins the 2B job in spring training, and he's versatile enough to play SS and 3B.
Got rid of deadweight by designating Viciedo for assignment. Now if we can find a real catcher - Flowers has got to hit or it's time to send him packing.
Actually looking forward to seeing training camp open in a couple of weeks...