OAKLAND — Jeff Samardzija isn’t sure how he’ll be received by A’s fans on Sunday afternoon, but he isn’t too nervous.
The pitcher returns to the O.Co Coliseum on Sunday as the White Sox look to complete a three-game sweep of the Oakland A’s and end an already strong road trip on a high note. Samardzija went 5-6 with a 3.14 ERA in 16 starts last season for Oakland after the Cubs dealt him in a massive July 4 trade. The right-hander has fond memories of his A’s experience even though the Kansas City Royals eliminated them from the postseason in the Wild Card playoff.