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    Oakland Athletics' Yoenis Cespedes throws during a spring training baseball workout Sunday, Feb. 17, 2013, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/ Darron Cummings)
    Darron Cummings | AP
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    Oakland Athletics' Jemile Weeks throws to first during a spring training baseball workout Monday, Feb. 18, 2013, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/ Darron Cummings)
    Darron Cummings | AP
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    Oakland Athletics' Jesse Chavez reacts after giving up a home run to Milwaukee Brewers' Ryan Braun during the first inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/ Morry Gash)
    Morry Gash | AP
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    The Oakland Athletics' Darwin Perez (72) is tagged out at third base by the Los Angeles Angels' Luis Rodriguez (8) during the seventh inning of a Cactus League game at Diablo Stadium in Tempe, Arizonza, Sunday, February 24, 2013. Perez hit a fly ball scoring two runs and was ruled out while stretching a double into a triple. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Contra Costa Times/MCT)
    Jose Carlos Fajardo | MCT
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    Oakland Athletics' Bartolo Colon tosses a baseball during a spring training baseball workout Monday, Feb. 18, 2013, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/ Darron Cummings)
    Darron Cummings | AP
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    Oakland Athletics manager Bob Melvin talk with Jerry Blevins, right, during a spring training baseball workout Monday, Feb. 18, 2013, in Phoenix.
    Darron Cummings | AP
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    Oakland Athletics' Yoenis Cespedes falls as he tries to catch a fly ball during a spring training baseball workout Monday, Feb. 18, 2013, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/ Darron Cummings)
    Darron Cummings | AP
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    Oakland Athletics' Jarrod Parker throws during a spring training baseball workout Monday, Feb. 18, 2013, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/ Darron Cummings)
    Darron Cummings | AP
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    The Oakland Athletics' Scott Sizemore (29) forces out Arizona Diamondbacks' Eric Chavez (12) and throws to first base to complete the double play in the fifth inning of a Cactus League game at Salt River Fields in Scottsdale, Arizona, Tuesday, February 26, 2013. The Diamondbacks defeated the A's, 9-4. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/ Contra Costa Times/ MCT)
    Jose Carlos Fajardo | MCT
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    The Oakland Athletics' Eric Sogard (28) attempts to throw out Arizona Diamondbacks' Aaron Hill (2) at first base in the fourth inning of a Cactus League game at Salt River Fields in Scottsdale, Arizona, Tuesday, February 26, 2013. The Diamondbacks defeated the A's, 9-4. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/ Contra Costa Times/ MCT)
    Jose Carlos Fajardo | MCT
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    Oakland Athletics pitcher Mike Ekstrom (21) delivers against the Arizona Diamondbacks in the fourth inning of a Cactus League game at Salt River Fields in Scottsdale, Arizona, Tuesday, February 26, 2013. The Diamondbacks defeated the A's, 9-4. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/ Contra Costa Times/ MCT)
    Jose Carlos Fajardo | MCT
  • SPORTS BBO-ATHLETICS-DBACKS 2 CC
    Oakland Athletics pitcher A.J. Griffin (64) works against the Arizona Diamondbacks in the second inning of a Cactus League game at Salt River Fields in Scottsdale, Arizona, Tuesday, February 26, 2013. The Diamondbacks defeated the A's, 9-4. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/ Contra Costa Times/ MCT)
    Jose Carlos Fajardo | MCT
  • Athletics Brewers Spring Baseball
    Oakland Athletics' Brandon Moss (37) breaks up a double play as Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Jean Segura makes a late throw to first on a ball hit by Chris Young during the fourth inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/ Morry Gash)
    Morry Gash | AP
  • Athletics Brewers Spring Baseball
    Oakland Athletics' Jesse Chavez throws before the first inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/ Morry Gash)
    Morry Gash | AP
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    Oakland Athletics' Josh Reddick (16) jumps but can't come up with a home run off the bat of Milwaukee Brewers' Ryan Braun during the first inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/ Morry Gash)
    Morry Gash | AP
  • SPORTS BBA-ATHLETICS-ANGELS 3 CC
    The Oakland Athletics' Chris Young (25) throws a ball hit into right field by Los Angeles Angels' Brendan Harris (20) during the third inning of a Cactus League game at Diablo Stadium in Tempe, Arizona, Sunday, February 24, 2013. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/ Contra Costa Times/ MCT)
    Jose Carlos Fajardo | MCT
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    The Oakland Athletics' Adam Rosales (17) dives back to first place to avoid being picked off by Los Angeles Angels pitcher Barry Enright (45) during the second inning of a Cactus League game at Diablo Stadium in Tempe, Arizona, Sunday, February 24, 2013. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/ Contra Costa Times/ MCT)
    Jose Carlos Fajardo | MCT
  • SPORTS BBO-ATHLETICS-DBACKS 8 CC
    The Oakland Athletics' Hiroyuki Nakajima (3) connects for a single against the Arizona Diamondbacks in the sixth inning of a Cactus League game at Salt River Fields in Scottsdale, Arizona, Tuesday, February 26, 2013. The Diamondbacks defeated the A's, 9-4. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/ Contra Costa Times/ MCT)
    Jose Carlos Fajardo | MCT
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    Oakland Athletics' Derek Norris (36) connects for a solo home against the Arizona Diamondbacks in the third inning of a Cactus League game at Salt River Fields in Scottsdale, Arizona, Tuesday, February 26, 2013. The Diamondbacks defeated the A's, 9-4.
    Jose Carlos Fajardo | Contra Costa Times/ MCT
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    Oakland Athletics' Adam Rosales, right, tosses the baseball to Jerry Blevins during a spring training baseball workout Monday, Feb. 18, 2013, in Phoenix.
    Darron Cummings | AP
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    Oakland Athletics' Josh Reddick carries a world wrestling championship belt with him during team photo day Monday, Feb. 18, 2013, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/ Darron Cummings)
    Darron Cummings | AP
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    Oakland Athletics' Hiroyuki Nakajima reacts after catching a fly ball during a spring training baseball workout Monday, Feb. 18, 2013, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/ Darron Cummings)
    Darron Cummings | AP
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    Oakland Athletics' Hiroyuki Nakajima throws to first during a spring training baseball workout Monday, Feb. 18, 2013, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/ Darron Cummings)
    Darron Cummings | AP
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    Oakland Athletics' Jemile Weeks throws to first during a spring training baseball workout Monday, Feb. 18, 2013, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/ Darron Cummings)
    Darron Cummings | AP
  • Athletics Spring Baseball
    Oakland Athletics' Yoenis Cespedes throws during a spring training baseball workout Sunday, Feb. 17, 2013, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/ Darron Cummings)
    Darron Cummings | AP
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    Oakland Athletics' Bartolo Colon autographs the helmet of Chris Mckendrick during a spring training baseball workout Monday, Feb. 18, 2013, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/ Darron Cummings)
    Darron Cummings | AP
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    Oakland Athletics' Jemile Weeks swings as he waits to hit in a batting cage during a spring training baseball workout Monday, Feb. 18, 2013, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/ Darron Cummings)
    Darron Cummings | AP
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    Oakland Athletics' Josh Donaldson tosses the baseball during a spring training baseball workout Monday, Feb. 18, 2013, in Phoenix.
    Darron Cummings | AP
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    Oakland Athletics' Bartolo Colon throws to Mike Ekstrom during a spring training baseball workout Monday, Feb. 18, 2013, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/ Darron Cummings)
    Darron Cummings | AP
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    Oakland Athletics' Bartolo Colon tosses a baseball during a spring training baseball workout Monday, Feb. 18, 2013, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/ Darron Cummings)
    Darron Cummings | AP
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    Oakland Athletics' Hiroyuki Nakajima smiles as he poses for Michael Zagaris during team photo day Monday, Feb. 18, 2013, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/ Darron Cummings)
    Darron Cummings | AP
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    Oakland Athletics' Bartolo Colon signs autographs for fans during a spring training baseball workout Monday, Feb. 18, 2013, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/ Darron Cummings)
    Darron Cummings | AP
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    Oakland Athletics' Jarrod Parker throws during a spring training baseball workout Monday, Feb. 18, 2013, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/ Darron Cummings)
    Darron Cummings | AP
  • Athletics Spring Baseball
    Oakland Athletics' Yoenis Cespedes falls as he tries to catch a fly ball during a spring training baseball workout Monday, Feb. 18, 2013, in Phoenix.
    Darron Cummings | AP
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    Oakland Athletics' Hiroyuki Nakajima talks with Andy Parrino before a spring training baseball workout, Sunday, Feb. 17, 2013, in Phoenix.
    Darron Cummings | AP
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    Oakland Athletics catcher Luke Montz takes a drink of water during a spring training baseball workout Thursday, Feb. 14, 2013, in Phoenix.
    Darron Cummings | AP
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    Oakland Athletics catcher Derek Norris blocks a baseball during a spring training baseball workout Thursday, Feb. 14, 2013, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/ Darron Cummings)
    Darron Cummings | AP
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    Oakland Athletics' A.J. Griffin autographs a baseball for a fan during a spring training baseball workout Thursday, Feb. 14, 2013, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/ Darron Cummings)
    Darron Cummings | AP
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    Oakland Athletics' Ryan Cook takes a throw during a spring training baseball workout Thursday, Feb. 14, 2013, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/ Darron Cummings)
    Darron Cummings | AP
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    Oakland Athletics players and staff walk past a cactus after a spring training baseball workout Thursday, Feb. 14, 2013, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/ Darron Cummings)
    Darron Cummings | AP
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    Oakland Athletics players stretch before a spring training baseball workout Thursday, Feb. 14, 2013, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/ Darron Cummings)
    Darron Cummings | AP
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    Oakland Athletics' Jordan Norberto signs autographs for a fan following a spring training baseball workout Thursday, Feb. 14, 2013, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/ Darron Cummings)
    Darron Cummings | AP
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    Oakland Athletics manager Bob Melvin, center, watches as players stretch before a spring training baseball workout Thursday, Feb. 14, 2013, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/ Darron Cummings)
    Darron Cummings | AP
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    Oakland Athletics shortstop Hiroyuki Nakajima organizes his locker after arriving for spring training baseball, Monday, Feb. 11, 2013, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/ Darron Cummings)
    Darron Cummings | AP
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    An Oakland Athletics player waits under a canopy as the rain continued to fall after players arrived for the start of baseball spring training, Monday, Feb. 11, 2013, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/ Darron Cummings)
    Darron Cummings | AP
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    Oakland Athletics' Jerry Blevins fields a ground ball during a spring training baseball workout Thursday, Feb. 14, 2013, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/ Darron Cummings)
    Darron Cummings | AP
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    Oakland Athletics manager Bob Melvin signs autographs for fans during a spring training baseball workout Thursday, Feb. 14, 2013, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/ Darron Cummings)
    Darron Cummings | AP
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    Oakland Athletics' Jarrod Parker, center, stretches before a spring training baseball workout Thursday, Feb. 14, 2013, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/ Darron Cummings)
    Darron Cummings | AP
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    Oakland Athletics manager Bob Melvin responds to a question from the media after players reported for the start of baseball spring training Monday, Feb. 11, 2013, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/ Darron Cummings)
    Darron Cummings | AP
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    Oakland Athletics' Hiroyuki Nakajima responds to questions from the media with his interpreter Hiroo Nishi Monday, Feb. 11, 2013, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/ Darron Cummings)
    Darron Cummings | AP
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    Oakland Athletics' Bartolo Colon fields a ground ball during a spring training baseball workout Thursday, Feb. 14, 2013, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/ Darron Cummings)
    Darron Cummings | AP
  • Athletics Spring Baseball
    Oakland Athletics' Jarrod Parker fields a ground ball during a spring training baseball workout Thursday, Feb. 14, 2013, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/ Darron Cummings)
    Darron Cummings | AP
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    Oakland Athletics' Jordan Norberto chases down a ball during a spring training baseball workout Thursday, Feb. 14, 2013, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/ Darron Cummings)
    Darron Cummings | AP
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    Oakland Athletics manager Bob Melvin, center, watches as players stretch before a spring training baseball workout Thursday, Feb. 14, 2013, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/ Darron Cummings)
    Darron Cummings | AP
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    Oakland Athletics catcher John Jaso makes a stop during a spring training baseball workout Thursday, Feb. 14, 2013, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/ Darron Cummings)
    Darron Cummings | AP
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    Oakland Athletics' Jarrod Parker, center, stretches before a spring training baseball workout Thursday, Feb. 14, 2013, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/ Darron Cummings)
    Darron Cummings | AP
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    Oakland Athletics players arrive for a spring training baseball workout Thursday, Feb. 14, 2013, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/ Darron Cummings)
    Darron Cummings | AP
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    Oakland Athletics' Hideki Okajima, of Japan, fields a ground ball during a spring training baseball workout Thursday, Feb. 14, 2013, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/ Darron Cummings)
    Darron Cummings | AP
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    Oakland Athletics' Sonny Gray walks back into the dugout Monday, Feb. 11, 2013, in Phoenix. The Athletics' pitchers and catchers start practice on Tuesday. (AP Photo/ Darron Cummings)
    Darron Cummings | AP
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    Oakland Athletics shortstop Hiroyuki Nakajima responds to a question from REPORTERS after arriving for spring training baseball, Monday, Feb. 11, 2013, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/ Darron Cummings)
    Darron Cummings | AP
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    Oakland Athletics' Hiroyuki Nakajima runs out of the dugout with his interpreter Hiroo Nishi after reporting for the start of baseball spring training, Monday, Feb. 11, 2013, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/ Darron Cummings)
    Darron Cummings | AP

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