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MLB Trade Rumors: Toronto Blue Jays scouting Jeff Samardzija

By Dan Zinski

May 21, 2014; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jeff Samardzija throws a pitch against the New York Yankees during the first inning at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports
May 21, 2014; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jeff Samardzija throws a pitch against the New York Yankees during the first inning at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports /
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You can add the Toronto Blue Jays to the list of teams that are looking at Cubs ace Jeff Samardzija with a possible eye toward making a trade deadline deal. Per Nick Cafardo of the Boston Globe:

"Samardzija, who is 0-4 with a 1.46 ERA, is being watched more than any pitcher by major league scouts. Among those watching are the Blue Jays, who are more convinced than ever they can win the AL East if they obtain a top starter. While they struck out on Samardzija before, one major league scout said they haven’t given up trying to repackage but are still insistent on not giving up Drew Hutchison. Whether it be Samardzija or someone else, the Jays have all hands on deck, including special adviser Fred McGriff."

The Blue Jays would not only score a top-of-the-line starter by trading for Samardzija, they would also keep him out of the hands of their division rivals the Yankees, who are in desperate need of pitching help with all the injuries they’ve suffered this year.

Pretty much every team with a shot at contending will be mentioned in connection with Samardzija between now and the trade deadline, considering his insane numbers. Acquiring this guy could totally dip the balance in a division race.

And it would be good for Samardzija because he would get his butt out of Chicago where they haven’t been scoring any runs or playing any defense for him. Seriously Cubs, get your stuff together. Stop leaving this guy hanging out to dry.

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