​Byron Buxton reveals trade thoughts on potential Phillies interest originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.The Philadelphia Phillies are at the All-Star break just 2.0 games back of the Atlanta Braves for the NL East division lead. They’re not only in contention for a postseason spot, but maybe even the division title as well.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementBut, for the Phillies, they have some clear needs at this year’s trade deadline. None might be greater than their need for a good right-handed hitting outfielder. Which is why Byron Buxton of the Minnesota Twins would make perfect sense.However, after Tim Kelly of On Pattison asked Buxton at the All-Star Game in Philadelphia about his thoughts on waiving his no-trade clause to join the Phillies, his stance was made clear that he’s not a likely option for Philadelphia.”I asked Byron Buxton if there would be any wiggle room on waiving his no-trade clause if the Phillies were interested in trading for him: ‘I ain’t going nowhere,'” Kelly reports.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThis is a clear answer from Buxton that he has no plans to waive his no-trade clause to accept a trade this summer. Even if the Phillies, a top World Series contender, had interest, he’d still stick in Minnesota.He’s made this kind of comment before this season amid the countless trade rumors with his name in them. But Buxton is not looking likely to be a trade target for the Phillies.MORE: Phillies trade idea lands Jung Hoo Lee and Robbie Ray from Giants for 2 prospectsThat is, a realistic one. They could still inquire about adding Buxton by the August 3 trade deadline, but the Phillies and Phillies fans should move on to another right-handed-hitting outfielder.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThe Twins outfielder has made his thoughts on the matter clear, and this latest comment, made at the All-Star Game, has helped to further nail the point home that Buxton is staying in Minnesota.Whether it’s Taylor Ward, Jo Adell, Lourdes Gurriel Jr., or some other right-handed hitting outfielder, the Phillies will likely have to pursue someone other than Buxton, as the Twins All-Star has no plans to waive his no-trade clause.Cubs ‘realistic’ trade idea sends Seiya Suzuki to the Mariners for Luis CastilloYankees trade idea sends Carlos Lagrange to Athletics for utilityman Zack GelofWhat happened to Shohei Ohtani? Why Dodgers star won’t pitch tonight, or play in All-Star GameWhat did Blue Jays get for Tommy Nance? Twins send .855 OPS catcher prospect in tradeCardinals sign JJ Wetherholt to eight-year, $112.5 million contract extension