David Ortiz says he will not accept a trade if the Boston Red Sox attempt to deal him before the July 31 deadline.

"No chance," Ortiz said. "This is the team I'll be with the rest of my career."

"I couldn't do that to my family. I couldn't just go to another team and fit in after all of these years. I want to be here."

Ortiz has spent at least five consecutive seasons with the same team and has been in the majors for at least 10 years, so he has the right to reject any trade.