Chicago White Sox' Jayson Nix, right, was ruled safe on this steal of second base as Oakland Athletics shortstop Bobby Crosby makes the tag in the ninth inning of a baseball game Sunday, Aug. 16, 2009, in Oakland, Calif. The resulting argument by A's manager Bob Geren was cause for his ejection from the game. The A's won, 3-2. AP Photo logo AP Photo 3 months ago

Chicago White Sox' Jayson Nix, right, was ruled safe on this steal of second base as Oakland Athletics shortstop Bobby Crosby makes the tag in the ninth inning of a baseball game Sunday, Aug. 16, 2009, in Oakland, Calif. The resulting argument by A's manager Bob Geren was cause for his ejection from the game. The A's won, 3-2.

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