Nationals, Ryan Zimmerman Close To Extension
By Ben Nicholson-Smith [February 23, 2012 at 4:46pm CST]
4:46pm: Kilgore reports that most notable hurdle remaining is no-trade
language (Twitter links). Amanda Comak of The Washington Times says the two
sides are close, but not significantly closer than they were this morning.
4:15pm: The Nationals and Zimmerman are close to an extension, reports Ken
Rosenthal of FOX Sports (Twitter links). The new deal would be for at least
six years, but Rosenthal cautions that deal-breakers remain in place and are
described as "real."
MLB.com's Bill Ladson hears that the two sides are "close to a resolution" on
an extension (Twitter link).
11:05am: Rizzo and Van Wagenen are expected to meet this afternoon, Kilgore
reports. It may be the final face-to-face meeting before the deadline for a
deal.
9:16am: The Nationals remain "hopeful" that they'll work out an extension
with third baseman Ryan Zimmerman, GM Mike Rizzo told reporters, including
Adam Kilgore of the Washington Post. The Nationals will continue talking to
Zimmerman until this Saturday's deadline, though there's no guarantee of a
deal.
“I don’t have a real good idea on the deadline, whether it’ll get done or
not," Rizzo said. "We’re continuing to try.”
Rizzo said the deadline won't stop him from talking to agent Brodie Van
Wagenen, according to MLB.com's Bill Ladson (on Twitter). Van Wagenen was in
Nationals camp yesterday, though we shouldn't over-analyze his presence since
agents regularly attend Spring Training and he also represents Drew Storen
and John Lannan.
http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2012/02/latest-on-ryan-zimmerman-talks.html
持续与Zimmer商量延长合约~~~