http://chicagosuntimes.com/sports/sources-cubs-in-talks-to-acquire-jordan- zimmermann-from-nationals/ PHOENIX – The Cubs aren’t waiting around for Jon Lester to make a splash this winter for frontline starting pitching. 百年不打算呆等抗癌。 Multiple sources said Tuesday the Cubs are in talks with the Washington Nationals to acquire right-hander Jordan Zimmermann, a two-time All-Star who has averaged 200 innings over the past three seasons. 週二多個來源說百年試圖從國民交易兩度全星星外加過去三季平均200局的JZ。 And he’s just one of several All-Star caliber pitchers – along with All-Star catcher Russell Martin – the Cubs believe they can acquire if their strategy plays out according to plan, said one source. 他只是百年多個全星星投手目標備案之一，全星星捕手Martin也在列。 Zimmermann, 28, would be a younger, potentially less-expensive alternative to the higher-end free agents on the market this off-season, though the player package to acquire him would have to include at least one of their touted young middle infielders, sources say. 28歲的JZ比市場上幾個FA更年輕更便宜，雖然要付出至少一個頂級內野中線新秀為代價。 One source said the teams have enough mutual interest that names have been discussed. Another said he expected the Cubs to complete the deal – along with Cardinals free agent Justin Masterson, who blamed minor injuries for season-long struggles in 2014 after a 2013 All-Star season. 某來源說雙方已經興趣已經高到交換過幾個名字，另一來源說他預期百年會完成交易。 Masterson is said to be willing to sign a low-cost one-year deal for a chance to prove himself in spring training, possibly similar to the $1 million deal the Cubs gave James McDonald last winter. 略 Lester, considered by some executives the most valuable free agent starter on the market, is still in play for the Cubs, say insiders, along with buy-low/upside guys such as Rockies free agent Brett Anderson, veteran bench guys such as Athletics free agent outfielder Jonny Gomes and bullpen help. 略 The suddenly cash-flush Cubs are involved in trying to build the big-league roster from so many different directions this winter that they’ve also checked in on Tigers free agent outfielder Torii Hunter, 39, for Hunter’s widely recognized leadership influence, a source close to Hunter confirmed. 略 Enough teams are involved in Hunter, though, that he’s not expected to land on the North Side. 略 Closing a deal for Zimmermann could become the signature move for the fourth-year Cubs front office if the team’s young hitting core develops over the next two years as planned. 若年輕攻擊核心群未來兩年如預期成長， 那搞來JZ對進入第四年的百年FO團隊會成為指標性move。 The Wisconsin native, who has made 32 starts each of the last three seasons for contending teams, makes $16.5 million in the final year of his contract in 2015 . 威斯康辛仔JZ過去三季至少32次先發，2015合約年要16.5M。 He turned down a five-year, $85-million extension offer last year before agreeing to a two-year deal that suddenly makes him a trade candidate this winter. The Nationals believe they have enough starting pitching depth to trade Zimmermann and remain competitive instead of paying his price, and his value won’t be any higher in July than it is now. JZ去年季前拒絕5y/85M改簽兩年瞬間使他在今年冬天變交易籌碼。 即使不付JZ的薪水國民也相信自己的先發投手深度， 就算等到七月他的交易價值也不會更高。 The Cubs, who likely will need assurances they can extend Zimmermann to finalize a deal, initiated the talks, according to a source, recognizing the Nationals’ need for the kind of middle-infield help – second base, in particular — that is an organizational strength for the Cubs. 百年得確定能跟JZ簽下延長合約是談判的首要事項， 而國民需要從內野滿滿的百年農場裡弄來二壘手。 Neither club would comment on the talks, though Cubs general manager Jed Hoyer acknowledged the Cubs might fill needs via trade before diving into the deep end of free agency. 兩邊都不表示意見，然而Jed Hoyer說過進FA當潘仔前也許會透過交易補足所需。 “You have to explore both,” he said. “There’s going to be some interplay between the free agent starting pitching market and the trade starting pitching market. … It’s just a question of how it plays out.” 都要試試，都會互相牽引。問題只在事情怎麼發展。 --

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