Oakland Athletics second baseman Eric Patterson (4) looks on as shortstop Orlando Cabrera, center, makes the throw to first after getting the force on Texas Rangers' Ian Kinsler, right, in the seventh inning of a baseball game in Arlington, Texas, Thursday, April 30, 2009. Marlon Byrd was safe at first in the Athletics' 4-2 win. AP Photo logo AP Photo 6 months ago

Oakland Athletics second baseman Eric Patterson (4) looks on as shortstop Orlando Cabrera, center, makes the throw to first after getting the force on Texas Rangers' Ian Kinsler, right, in the seventh inning of a baseball game in Arlington, Texas, Thursday, April 30, 2009. Marlon Byrd was safe at first in the Athletics' 4-2 win.

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  14. Los Angeles Angels' Ervin Santana works against the Oakland Athletics during the sixth inning of a baseball game Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009, in Oakland, Calif.
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