Former White Sox and Cubs starting pitcher Jeff Samardzija

Jeff Samardzija pitches in his final game of the season for the White Sox at U.S. Cellular Field.

Jeff Samardzija reacts after giving up a home run to the Royals’ Kendrys Morales during the sixth inning at U.S. Cellular Field.

Jeff Samardzija watches from the dugout against the Tigers.

Jeff Samardzija shakes hands with catcher Geovany Soto after the 2-0 win over the Tigers.

Jeff Samardzija pumps his fist after the last out in the ninth inning against the Tigers. The White Sox defeated the Tigers 2-0.

White Sox starting pitcher Jeff Samardzija throws during the first inning against the Tigers.

White Sox starting pitcher Jeff Samardzija gets replaced in the fourth inning against the A’s.

Starting pitcher Jeff Samardzija reacts as he leaves the field after the top of the 1st inning after giving up 5 runs to the Athletics at U.S. Cellular Field.

White Sox starting pitcher Jeff Samardzija reacts after failing to grab a ball hit by the Athletics’ Eric Sogard during the first inning.

Jeff Samardzija delivers against the Indians at U.S. Cellular Field.

Jeff Samardzija kicks the mound after giving up the first of two walks in the third inning against the Twins. Samardzija also gave up a grand slam in the inning.

Jeff Samardzija wipes his face as he gives up a walk in the first inning against the Twins.

Jeff Samardzija throws against the Twins.

Jeff Samardzija reacts after giving up a three-run home run to the Red Sox’s Rusney Castillo during the second inning at U.S. Cellular Field.

Jeff Samardzija watches after a double by Red Sox right fielder Rusney Castillo.

White Sox starting pitcher Jeff Samardzija delivers during the first inning against the Red Sox.

Jeff Samardzija reacts after the Cubs’ Anthony Rizzo hit a solo home run during the fifth inning.

Jeff Samardzija shakes the hands of his teammates as players are announced before the home opener at U.S. Cellular Field.   (Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune)

Jeff Samardzija delivers to a Royals batter.  (Orlin Wagner / AP)

Jeff Samardzija talks with pitching coach Don Cooper after giving up a home run against the Royals.  (Orlin Wagner / AP)

Jeff Samardzija pitches against the Oakland Athletics in a Cactus League game.  (Jose M. Osorio / Chicago Tribune)

Jeff Samardzija sits in the dugout before coming out to pitch against the Oakland Athletics in a Cactus League game at Hohokam Stadium.  (Jose M. Osorio / Chicago Tribune)

Sox general manager Rick Hahn introduces Jeff Samardzija, David Robertson and Melky Cabrera.  (Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)

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)