Ken Griffey Jr. has made no secret about his desire to win a World Series ring.
Even though it looks like the Reds have no chance of getting there this year,
Griffey said he won't ask to be moved to a team in contention.
"I don't even think about that," he said. "That's the furthest thing from my mind."
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Griffey's name has been mentioned in trade rumors. He's having a very good year - .287, 18 home runs, 43 RBI.
If the Reds were to trade Griffey, they would have to get his permission. He's a 10-and-5 player - 10-year veteran, five with the same club - and thereby can veto any trade.
"I'll cross that bridge when I have to," he said. "It's a matter of trying to do what I can for this team. I can't control what happens upstairs.
"I'm employee No. 3."
Griffey says he's tried to not let the losing get him down.
"I don't really think that," he said. "Losing is not fun. I obviously don't like it. (But) every game, something good happens. You try to build on that.
"Nobody thought we'd be in the position we're in. It's up to everyone in here not to try to do more than you're capable of.
"It's not a lack of effort."