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SP Jeff Samardzija

Photograph By AP Photo/Paul Beaty

ESPN's projections: 12 wins, 3.74 ERA, 1.32 WHIP

Calling him a man on a mission might be an understatement. He's the pitching version of Castro. There is nothing stopping him from a big season unless feeling the pressure of being the No. 1 guy right now gets to him. He doesn't have that kind of demeanor, though, so Samardzija should get to 14-15 wins with a little run support.

  • Welington Castillo
  • Anthony Rizzo
  • Darwin Barney
  • Starlin Castro
  • Ian Stewart
  • Alfonso Soriano
  • David DeJesus
  • Nate Schierholtz
  • Jeff Samardzija
  • Matt Garza
  • Edwin Jackson
  • Travis Wood
  • Scott Feldman
  • Carlos Marmol
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