"Despite their efforts, the A's are unlikely to land Chone Figgins.

The Seattle Mariners' speedy third baseman indicated Saturday during the Mariners' FanFest that he does not wish to be traded.

The Bay Area News Group reported in Friday's editions, based on a source with knowledge of the situation, that the A's were trying to work a deal for Figgins, with third baseman Kevin Kouzmanoff and possibly a pitcher going to Seattle in return.

ESPN's Buster Olney suggested that the Toronto Blue Jays might even get involved as part of a three-team deal, with Figgins still going to Oakland.

However, Figgins has a limited no-trade clause that prohibits the Mariners from trading him to certain teams, including the A's.

Players often will waive such a clause. But Figgins stressed that he wants to remain with the Mariners, who finished 61-101 and in the American League West cellar a year ago.

"It's always a great thing to be wanted, but I'm a Seattle Mariner," Figgins told AOL Fanhouse. "I'm going to play third base until they rip the jersey off me.''

Mariners general manager Jack Zduriencik added that he plans to have Figgins as his Opening Day third baseman.

Those statements seemingly end the A's hopes of acquiring the switch hitter. But that they even targeted Figgins speaks to the front office's mindset -- namely that the A's can, and should, push for the American League West title."