Jeff Samardzija has been ignoring all the rumors regarding his future with the Chicago Cubs.
His name has been mentioned in trade rumors and he appears to be in line for a potential contract extension as well.
Samardzija hopes something can be worked out with the Cubs so he can remain in Chicago for the long-term.
"This is strictly just a feel, (but) I don't think it's as dire as what it's all being made out to be," Samardzija said. "I understand things need to be written and stories need to be put on paper. But I think if you look at the whole picture, it's been pretty mild with everything that’s going on.
"They're listening and that's what any team would do on any player. I just feel like there's still that common ground of what we both want to do."