Kiley on Clement.

Mike Kiley says Clement is going no where.

The Cubs assured starting pitcher Matt Clement weeks ago, when the rumor first surfaced out of Boston, that he wasn't going to be traded for Red Sox shortstop Nomar Garciaparra. Forget about it. Not going to happen.

So just because the Boston Globe resurrected the idea this week and said the Cubs and Red Sox continue to talk about the deal, that doesn't make it true. The clubs have spoken, of course, with the trade deadline approaching Saturday, but not with that exchange on the table.

When that misguided arrow out of Boston hit Milwaukee on Wednesday, the Cubs again told Clement he would not be traded. And Clement can tell you why general manager Jim Hendry won't make that swap, if indeed Red Sox general manager Theo Epstein ever seriously considered it.

"I don't think he wants to blow up the rotation," Clement said.

Did I mention we are 11 games back now after last nights great offensive explosion? Looks like Hendry is going to be stubborn and keep Clement and miss the playoffs this year. I will be wanting your resignation at the end of the year Hendry if the best you can do is Cabrera.