Mar 14, 2006 12:15 AM EST

Rebounding from a series of setbacks last year, Matt Clement has enough to worry about this spring training. Being the subject of trade rumors doesn't top that list.

The mild-mannered right-hander was hit in the head by a liner, struggled in the second half of last season, had a terrible playoff outing and underwent knee surgery after the season. Then David Wells' change of heart on his trade request this month left Boston loaded with starting pitchers.

"I've gotten traded the last day of spring training twice," he said Monday. "This year I just tried not to pay attention to it."

Via AP