D-Backs appear unwilling to trade Haren to Angels - Details

Its appears the Arizona Diamondbacks dont have right-hander Danny Haren on the trading block — just as the Los Angeles Angels, who apparently inquired about his availability.

According to Foxsports.com, the D-backs do not intend to trade Haren, who leads the National League in ERA.

"I almost cant conceive of a package that would motivate us to move him," one Diamondbacks official said.

According to Foxsports.com, The D-backs, viewing Haren as a critical part of their future, declined to engage in serious discussions with the Angels, who could have used their surplus of catchers and middle infielders to put together a blockbuster offer. The report indicated the talks could accelerate if the Angels overwhelmed the Diamondbacks with the right combination of players, one source said. But such a deal, for now, appears to be a longshot.

The Angels motivation in pursuing Haren is obvious — to add him to a rotation that already includes Lackey, right-hander Jered Weaver and left-hander Joe Saunders and is awaiting the return of righty Ervin Santana.