MLB Rumors: Cubs trying to trade Jeff Samardzija to Colorado Rockies?

The Chicago Cubs seem more than reserved to the fact that at some point, they will be trading ace pitcher, Jeff Samardzija.

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After the two sides have went back and forth on contractual extension terms multiple times, failing to find a middle ground, the Cubs understandably don’t want to lose him for nothing nor do they want to wait until his value goes down.

Unlikely to be higher than it ever is currently, the Cubs are said to be looking for a competitive-balance draft pick and the accompanying bonus-pool money included in a trade package for Samardzija.

That of course would mean a trade would need to be completed before Thursday’s MLB Amateur Draft, so the pressure is on if such a deal is actually seriously being talked about.

If it is, Yahoo Sports’ Jeff Passan believes the Colorado Rockies may be the team in the market for Samardzija’s services.

“The Cubs have inquired about receiving a competitive-balance draft pick and the accompanying bonus-pool money as part of a package for Samardzija, two sources told Yahoo Sports. Of the contending teams with high, tradable picks, the Colorado Rockies, choosing 35th, make the most sense.”

Given the extreme rush on time to make a deal, it seems rather unlikely that the two sides would be able to execute such a trade. It also seems a little odd that the Cubs would be willing to sell Samardzija before the July trade deadline since they’d likely prefer to pit teams against each other, but if the Rockies (or any other team) are willing to pay such a premium the Cubs may not feel the need to create a bidding war.