Photos of the starter, who used to play for the Cubs and played football at Notre Dame.
Athletics pitcher Jeff Samardzija delivers against the Tampa Bay Rays. (Thearon W. Henderson / Getty Images)
As of Monday night, the Sox reportedly signed free-agent closer David Robertson to a four-year deal and were nearing the completion of a trade for A’s starting pitcher Jeff Samardzija. (Jamie Squire / Getty Images)
Athletics starting pitcher Jeff Samardzija during batting practice, before the start of his team’s game against the Chicago White Sox at U.S. Cellular Field. (Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)
Jeff Samardzija reacts during his first game starting with the A’s. (Ezra Shaw / Getty Images)
Jeff Samardzija throws against the Washington Nationals. (Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)
Jeff Samardzija heads to the bullpen to get loose before a game against the Yankees. (Phil Velasquez / Chicago Tribune)
Jeff Samardzija poses for a photograph beside Paul Konerko as Konerko is honored by the Cubs before a game at Wrigley Field. (Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune)
Jeff Samardzija delivers to the Arizona Diamonbacks while wearing a Chicago Federals throwback jersey on Wrigley Field’s 100th birthday. (Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)
Ernie Banks, Jeff Samardzija, Philadelphia Phillies manager Ryne Sandberg and Fergie Jenkins gather for the ceremonial first pitches at Wrigley Field. (John J. Kim / Chicago Tribune)
Jeff Samardzija has a laugh with teammate Starlin Castro while walking to the dugout against the Phillies. (Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune)
Jeff Samardzija is introduced at the 2014 Cubs Convention. (Phil Velasquez / Chicago Tribune)
John Lisy, 6, watches as Cubs pitcher Jeff Samardzija signs an autograph during the 2014 Cubs Convention. (John J. Kim / Chicago Tribune)
Jeff Samarzija and team president Theo Epstein chat at the Cubs convention. (Phil Velasquez / Chicago Tribune)
Jeff Samardzija celebrates his 6-3 win over the Colorado Rockies. (Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)
Jeff Samardzija walks out of the dugout before the start of a game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. (Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune)
Chicago White Sox’ Paul Konerko defeats Cubs’ Jeff Samardzija in “Shoot the Puck” as Blackhawks play Detroit Red Wings in Game 7 of NHL Western Conference semifinals at United Center. (Scott Strazzante / Chicago Tribune)
