CHICAGO – If Matt Garza had his way, his name would not be involved in any trade discussions.

Garza reiterated Sunday his love of Chicago and playing for the Cubs. But the trade deadline clock is ticking and his future with the Cubs is becoming less certain.

Performances like Sunday’s seven innings of shutout ball in the Cubs’ 3-1 win against the Arizona Diamondbacks, exemplify the Cubs’ conundrum with Garza. He surrendered five hits, struck out seven and walked one batter to secure the Cubs’ sweep, part of stretch in which they have won 12 of their past 16 games.