"Texas Rangers president Nolan Ryan downplayed reports Monday that the club is eyeing New York Mets veterans Carlos Beltran and Francisco Rodriguez as the trade market begins to heat up.

"I can't believe that we have an interest in either," Ryan told 103.3 FM's Galloway and Company.

The Mets won two of three in Arlington over the weekend and climbed above .500. Beltran, who was at right field and DH, was 4-for-12 with five RBIs against the Rangers, including a triple and three runs scored in Saturday's 14-5 Mets win. Rodriguez pitched the final inning of Sunday's 8-5 victory but allowed two runs on two hits, leaving Ryan less than impressed."