Jul 18, 2007 6:35 PM EST

Josh Byrnes labeled ?ridiculous? a report out of Chicago that the D-Backs ?showcased? Conor Jackson for the White Sox on Monday by starting him in left field for the first time in two seasons.

Jackson, who spent time talking with Byrnes during pregame hitting Tuesday, said he has heard nothing about a possible trade, a move that could unblock the D-Backs at the corner infield spots.

?You just have to go out and play. When you think about trades or playing time, it just complicates the game, and the game is complicated enough already,? Jackson said.

If playing the outfield meant playing regularly Jackson said he would be all for it.

?You wouldn?t find a player who doesn?t want to play every day,? he said. ?I like the outfield. But I?m not going to sit here and say I?d rather play one position over another.?

Via East Valley Tribune