Cubs president of baseball operations Theo Epstein insisted Wednesday that the team is not shopping pitcher Matt Garza. "I'm hoping to talk to him this weekend [at the Cubs Convention]," Epstein said. "I've kept his representatives updated every step. But let's downplay this. This is really more what has happened in the media than what has happened in reality. There was no attempt to shop him. This is not an everyday endeavor for us. "As we do with all of our players, we weigh all of our options. Really I think very highly of Matt Garza. I think he's a top-of-the-rotation guy, and I'm looking forward to him being on the mound for us this season. But we are being transparent about the fact that sometimes it makes sense to weigh your options and see if you can put yourself in a better position for the long haul." has been the subject of trade talk with several teams inquiring about his availability, including the Yankees, Blue Jays, Rangers and Tigers, according to sources.