The Washington Nationals are on the cusp of one of the biggest coups of this offseason's free agency scramble, with reports indicating that they're on the verge of signing former Detroit Tigers ace Max Scherzer to a multi-year deal.
Here's the Washington Post's Adam Kilgore (via Twiter confirmation by FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal) with the scoop:
From Washington Post RT @AdamKilgoreWP: Per a source, Max Scherzer to the Nats is "very close." Not finished yet.
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) January 19, 2015
If the Nationals do indeed land Scherzer on what most reports indicate would be a seven-year mega contract, FOX Sports' Jon Morosi indicates that starting pitcher Jordan Zimmermann could be on his way out of town via the trade market:
Jordan Zimmermann is most likely #Nats trade candidate if they sign Max Scherzer, sources reiterated to me during last hour.
— Jon Morosi (@jonmorosi) January 18, 2015
As reported by Morosi, they could also consider shipping Stephen Strasburg off to clear up the necessary financial space:
Yes, #Nats are willing to trade Stephen Strasburg if they don't get acceptable offer for Zimmermann (in event they land Scherzer).
— Jon Morosi (@jonmorosi) January 18, 2015
Scherzer led the AL in wins for the second-straight year in 2014 (18), along with posting a 3.15 ERA and a 252/63 K/BB ratio in 220.1 innings pitched.
Stay tuned to our Washington Nationals team page for more Nationals news on Max Scherzer's impending signing!
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