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PHOENIX - Alex Rodriguez is not on the trading block. And any deal to send Curt Schilling to New York probably won't happen this week, even after the Arizona ace agreed to speak directly to the Yankees.
But the Brewers could be close to trading star first baseman Richie Sexson, with the Diamondbacks the most likely destination.
Those were the developments out of Day 3 of baseball's general managers meeting Wednesday.
There were no discussions involved Rodriguez, said Texas Rangers general manager John Hart, who did his best to shoot down trade rumors involving his superstar shortstop.
"I think we've got the best player in the game. We love him. We have no interest in dealing Alex Rodriguez," Hart said.
Even if Rodriguez could be traded, few teams could afford the seven years and $179-million remaining on his contract.
Arizona, meanwhile, let New York know that the price for Schilling would be high, asking for second baseman Alfonso Soriano and first baseman Nick Johnson for the right-hander and second baseman Junior Spivey, the New York Times reported.
CLEMENS DONE: With thoughts of an Olympic medal now gone, Roger Clemens insisted his retirement will go forward as planned.
"No scenario," Clemens said when asked what might entice him to pitch next season. "I'm retired.
"I'll come back and be a really expensive batting practice pitcher and then, if somebody goes down, then they can work on me."
Meanwhile, management physician Laurence Westreich and Yankees assistant trainer Steve Donohue testified in New York at the grievance hearing on Bubba Trammell's attempt to regain a large part of his $2.5-million salary. The former Devil Ray left the team without notice and was put on the restricted list June 30. New York then terminated the contract.
MADDON INTERVIEWS: Angels coach Joe Maddon interviewed to be Boston's manager, meeting with Red Sox general manager Theo Epstein at the GM meetings in Phoenix. Maddon is the third candidate to interview.
Meanwhile, Red Sox reliever Byung-hyun Kim was questioned by police about allegations he assaulted a South Korean newspaper photographer. Team spokesman Kevin Shea said the team is looking into the matter.
CANSECO CASE: Former major-leaguer Ozzie Canseco, twin of Jose Canseco, intends to plead guilty next week to possessing an illegal anabolic steroid and to a felony traffic charge, his attorney, Robert Saunooke, said.
BREWERS: Questions about team president and CEO Ulice Payne Jr.'s future should be resolved within two days. Those questions have intensified since he criticized the team's budget that reduced payroll to $30-million.
INDIANS: Mike Hargrove, second in managerial wins in club history, has had preliminary talks with general manager Mark Shapiro about an advisory job.