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Kerry Wood’s blister is sending him to the disabled list and the Cubbies are calling up Jeff Samardzija to take his place on the roster and make a start on Saturday.  As for Jeff Samardzija, he started the year off in double-A and really struggled there. None of his AA numbers look any good at all to me and I can’t really figure out why jeff samarja got the call up to AAA in Iowa.

If Roman were here, he’d probably ask something like this: Cubs fans, are you EXCITED about Jeff Samardzija?

Gordon Wittenmyer said “Jeff Samarja” had looked like Indiana Lightning in AAA this season. I guess that means he had more strikeouts (40) than innings pitched (37.3). Strikeouts are good, especially for closers, which is the role Samardzija will soon be ticketed for.

But how soon can the Cubs expect Jeff Samardzija to fill the closers role? After watching Carlos Marmol put all of Wrigleyville on pins and needles last night, would Lou dare turn to Jeff Samarja right away? Should he?

Though Samardzija could get a start this weekend, his role on this particular Cubs team will surely be that of a bullpen arm.