Things haven't gone as planned for Will Middlebrooks this season, but he wants to remain with the Boston Red Sox nonetheless.
Middlebrooks hit fifth for the Red Sox on Opening Day, but was hitting third for the Triple-A Paw Sox on Saturday.
His name has been mentioned more in trade rumors recently than in regards to a promotion back to Boston.
"I want to stay with Boston," Middlebrooks said. "I've been with them since I was 18. Everyone in this organization means a lot to me. I'd love to stay here and play my career here.
"I mean, everybody wants to play in the Bostons, the New Yorks, the Phillys -- with the big-market teams, to win on that stage.... You want to be on that team that everyone wants to beat."