It's hard to imagine Jeff Samardzija signing a long-term contract extension with any team if he isn't signed by the Chicago Cubs soon.
Samardzija is scheduled to become a free agent after the 2015 season.
"It would be a very tough sign, but obviously anything's possible," Samardzija said. "Until that happens, I can't really speak on what would I do. The odds are very slim that I would (sign a long-term deal if I got traded). For any professional player two years out of free agency, the odds they sign a deal are pretty slim (in that situation)."