Jeff Samardzija wants to start for the Cubs, and he will get his first shot at claiming the fifth spot in the team's rotation on Wednesday when he pitches against the Dodgers. "All I ever ask for is an opportunity to make it happen on the field," Samardzija said. "You can talk about what you want to do or what your plans are as much as you want. But until you go out and physically prove your point, it's all just talk."