Oakland Athletics third baseman Bobby Crosby, left, waits for the throw as  Minnesota Twins' Joe Mauer slides safely into third on a two-run single by Michael Cuddyer in the first inning of a baseball game Sunday, Sept. 13, 2009 in Minneapolis. AP Photo logo AP Photo 29 months ago

Oakland Athletics third baseman Bobby Crosby, left, waits for the throw as Minnesota Twins' Joe Mauer slides safely into third on a two-run single by Michael Cuddyer in the first inning of a baseball game Sunday, Sept. 13, 2009 in Minneapolis.