Cubs Decline Samardzija, But Offer Fresh Opportunity

It’s clear the Cubs didn’t get their moneys worth from the 5-yr, $10M contract Jim Hendry gave Jeff Samardzija in 2007, which is why the Cubs new brass has declined his $3M option for 2012.

It’s clear the Cubs didn’t get their moneys worth from the 5-yr, $10M contract Jim Hendry gave Jeff Samardzija in 2007, which is why the Cubs new brass has declined his $3M option for 2012.