Oakland Athletics manager Bob Geren, left, argues with first base umpire Mike Winters after a fly ball by Jack Cust was called foul in the sixth inning Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2009, during a baseball game in Seattle. The umpire crew reviewed the play, but didn't change the call. AP Photo logo AP Photo 3 months ago

Oakland Athletics manager Bob Geren, left, argues with first base umpire Mike Winters after a fly ball by Jack Cust was called foul in the sixth inning Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2009, during a baseball game in Seattle. The umpire crew reviewed the play, but didn't change the call.

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  7. Oakland Athletics' Andrew Bailey, left, smiles beside A's manager Bob Geren during a baseball news conference on Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2009, in Oakland, Calif. Bailey was selected as the American League Rookie of the Year on Monday, Nov. 16.
  8. Oakland Athletics manager Bob Geren, left, argues a call with first base umpire Angel Campos during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels, Saturday, Oct. 3, 2009 in Oakland, Calif. The Angels beat the Athletics 4-2.
  9. Seattle Mariners shortstop Josh Wilson, left, turns to tag Oakland Athletics' Jack Cust at second base in the fourth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2009, in Seattle. Cust advanced to second on a wild pitch by Felix Hernandez.
  10. Oakland Athletics' Mark Ellis, right, heads to the dugout after hitting a three-run home run against the Los Angeles Angels during the eighth inning of a baseball game in Anaheim, Calif., Saturday, Sept. 26, 2009. Oakland Athletics designated hitter Jack Cust , left, scored on the home run. The Athletics won 15-10.
  11. Oakland Athletics designated hitter Jack Cust (32) is congratulated by Ryan Sweeney, left, after he hit a three-run home run during the fifth inning of a baseball game in Anaheim, Calif., Saturday, Sept. 26, 2009.
  12. Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher John Lackey reacts after giving up a three-run home run to Oakland Athletics designated hitter Jack Cust, left, during the fifth inning of a baseball game in Anaheim, Calif., Saturday, Sept. 26, 2009.
  13. Oakland Athletics' Jack Cust (32) scores behind Texas Rangers catcher Ivan Rodriguez in the second inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2009, in Oakland, Calif. Cust scored on a triple by Daric Barton.

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