Back on Nov. 10, Giants broadcaster Mike Krukow explained how Jeff Samardzija would grow as a pitcher if he signed with the Giants as a free agent.
Perhaps Samardzija was listening.
The soon-to-be 31-year old signed a 5-year, $90 million contract with the Giants on Saturday morning.
On Monday morning, Krukow weighed in.
"I love the athleticism of Samardzija. I think that there's a big ceiling with him in how he can improve as a pitcher," Krukow explained again on KNBR 680-AM. "For the most part in his career he's existed as pretty much a thrower.