SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.–If interested in mastering the art of slipping clichés into sentences, there are few places that offer an education on par with the level provided in a baseball clubhouse.
From taking it one pitch at a time to focusing on a day-by-day approach, from seeing hard work pay off to giving credit to the other team, many baseball players are well-versed at saying a lot without really saying anything.
Jeff Samardzija is not.
Samardzija is thoughtful, reflective and almost always honest. When asked a question, Samardzija provides an authentic answer, even if it subjects him to disagreements.