Cliff Lee has made it clear that his loyalty is with the Phillies.

He wants to remain with the organization and win in Philadelphia.

"I want to win. I signed to win here," Lee said. "If that was misconstrued that I want to play someplace else, that's not the case. I want to play here."

With the trade deadline approaching next month, Lee is constantly mentioned as one of the best pitchers available if the Phillies decide to unload salary.

Lee, who is in the third season of a five-year, $120 million contract, said he doesn't care how his answers are interpreted by the media.

"I don't think anyone is happy with the way we've played," Lee said. "That's basically all I was saying in Minnesota. I don't really care how that's taken, to be honest with you. That's how I feel. I don't read the newspaper or watch the sports show. I don't care how it's spun off. You can expect me to be honest. If that rubs people the wrong way, I don't really care."