Every time Byron Buxton picked up his phone Thursday afternoon, there was a text message or news ping that one of his Minnesota Twins teammates was being traded.Two days later, Buxton was still trying to take in all the moves the Twins made as the front office made nine trades and turned over nearly 40% of the roster.

Not only does Byron Buxton plan to stay, but he also wanted to ensure he was there for his Twins teammates the first day they absorbed the shock of Thursday’s roster-obliterating trade deadline. Nearly three weeks after he defiantly stated he’s a Minnesota Twin for the rest of his life at the All-Star Game,

A few weeks ago, during an All-Star media availability in Atlanta, Byron Buxton quieted the trade noise with a strong public statement. "I’ve got a no-trade clause — I’m a Minnesota Twin for the rest of my life,