Battle to Bring Oakland A's to San Jose Moves to Federal Appeals Court
By Monte Francis ••
The City of San Jose continued its uphill battle to get the Oakland Athletics to move to the South Bay by taking its case to a federal appeals court in San Francisco on Tuesday. Monte Francis reports.
The City of San Jose continued its uphill battle to bring the Oakland Athletics to the South Bay by taking its case to a federal appeals court in San Francisco on Tuesday.
A ruling can come down at any time, but is expected to be released in about a month. The city's chances of landing the Major League Baseball team may be falling short after at least two members of a three-judge panel questioned whether San Jose had the legal standing to file a lawsuit.
"I'm saying where is the anti-trust injury if there's no indication that San Jose suffered a loss?" Judge Richard Clifton said.
San Jose's lead attorney used props in court, trying to convince the panel that MLB's refusal to let the Oakland A's move to San Jose violates federal anti-trust laws.
"Can baseball decide that everything from this jacket to this ball and this glove -- can they monopolize that, if you will?" San Jose's attorney Joseph Cotchett asked the panel of judges.
"They don't have the A's, they don't have a team, they don't have a stadium," said John Keker, MLB's attorney. "They don't have any indication that a stadium is going to be built with private money."
At least two of the judges appeared to agree with Keker.
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ARLINGTON, TX - SEPTEMBER 26: Jed Lowrie #8 of the Oakland Athletics celebrates a run against the Texas Rangers in the 5th inning at Globe Life Park in Arlington on September 26, 2014 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
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ARLINGTON, TX - SEPTEMBER 26: Jed Lowrie #8 of the Oakland Athletics hits a one run double against the Texas Rangers in the 5th inning at Globe Life Park in Arlington on September 26, 2014 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
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ARLINGTON, TX - SEPTEMBER 26: Scott Kazmir #26 of the Oakland Athletics throws against the Texas Rangers in the first inning at Globe Life Park in Arlington on September 26, 2014 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
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ARLINGTON, TX - SEPTEMBER 26: (L-R) Josh Reddick #16 of the Oakland Athletics celebrates his homerun with Derek Norris #36 against the Texas Rangers in the fourth inning at Globe Life Park in Arlington on September 26, 2014 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
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ARLINGTON, TX - SEPTEMBER 26: (L-R) Josh Reddick #16 of the Oakland Athletics celebrates his homerun with Derek Norris #36 against the Texas Rangers in the fourth inning at Globe Life Park in Arlington on September 26, 2014 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
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ARLINGTON, TX - SEPTEMBER 26: Josh Reddick #16 of the Oakland Athletics celebrates his homerun against the Texas Rangers in the fourth inning at Globe Life Park in Arlington on September 26, 2014 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
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ARLINGTON, TX - SEPTEMBER 26: Coco Crisp #4 of the Oakland Athletics celebrates a run against the Texas Rangers in the third inning at Globe Life Park in Arlington on September 26, 2014 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
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ARLINGTON, TX - SEPTEMBER 25: Eric Sogard #28 of the Oakland Athletics hits a bunt against the Texas Rangers in the top of the fifth inning at Globe Life Park in Arlington on September 25, 2014 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)
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ARLINGTON, TX - SEPTEMBER 25: Eric Sogard #28 of the Oakland Athletics dives into first base safe to beat the tag out by Adam Rosales #9 of the Texas Rangers in the top of the fifth inning at Globe Life Park in Arlington on September 25, 2014 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)
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ARLINGTON, TX - SEPTEMBER 25: Elvis Andrus #1 of the Texas Rangers tags out Coco Crisp #4 of the Oakland Athletics at second base in the top of the third inning at Globe Life Park in Arlington on September 25, 2014 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)
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OAKLAND, CA - SEPTEMBER 24: Josh Reddick #16 of the Oakland Athletics drops a ball hit by Grant Green #10 of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim in the fifth inning at O.co Coliseum on September 24, 2014 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
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OAKLAND, CA - SEPTEMBER 24: Grant Green #10 of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim is tagged out by Nick Punto #1 of the Oakland Athletics on a steal attempt in the fifth inning at O.co Coliseum on September 24, 2014 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
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OAKLAND, CA - SEPTEMBER 24: Josh Donaldson #20 of the Oakland Athletics dives back into home plate after he claimed Chris Iannetta #17 of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim missed him on the tag at home plate in the fourth inning at O.co Coliseum on September 24, 2014 in Oakland, California. Oakland Athletics manager Bob Melvin asked for a review of the play and the ruling on the field was confirmed. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
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OAKLAND, CA - SEPTEMBER 24: Chris Iannetta #17 of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim tags out a diving Josh Donaldson #20 of the Oakland Athletics in the fourth inning at O.co Coliseum on September 24, 2014 in Oakland, California. Manager Bob Melvin of the Oakland Athletics asked for a review of the play and the ruling on the field was confirmed. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
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OAKLAND, CA - SEPTEMBER 24: Jon Lester #31 of the Oakland Athletics wipes his face as he walks back to the dugout after the third inning of their game against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim at O.co Coliseum on September 24, 2014 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
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OAKLAND, CA - SEPTEMBER 24: Jon Lester #31 of the Oakland Athletics pitches against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim at O.co Coliseum on September 24, 2014 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
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OAKLAND, CA - SEPTEMBER 24: Mike Trout #27 of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim slides safely under the tag of Nick Punto #1 of the Oakland Athletics to steal second base in the first inning at O.co Coliseum on September 24, 2014 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
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OAKLAND, CA - SEPTEMBER 23: Efren Navarro #19 of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim is tagged out attempting to steal second base by Eric Sogard #28 of the Oakland Athletics in front of Stephen Vogt #21 during the second inning at O.co Coliseum on September 23, 2014 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Jason O. Watson/Getty Images)
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OAKLAND, CA - SEPTEMBER 23: Sonny Gray #54 of the Oakland Athletics pitches against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim during the first inning at O.co Coliseum on September 23, 2014 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Jason O. Watson/Getty Images)
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OAKLAND, CA - SEPTEMBER 22: Jonny Gomes #15 of the Oakland Athletics can not catch a ball hit by Kole Calhoun #56 of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim in the first inning of their game at O.co Coliseum on September 22, 2014 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
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OAKLAND, CA - SEPTEMBER 22: Jeff Samardzija #29 of the Oakland Athletics pitches against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim at O.co Coliseum on September 22, 2014 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
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OAKLAND, CA - SEPTEMBER 22: Jeff Samardzija #29 of the Oakland Athletics pitches against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim at O.co Coliseum on September 22, 2014 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
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OAKLAND, CA - SEPTEMBER 22: Jonny Gomes #15 of the Oakland Athletics is congratulated by teammates after he scored in the first inning of their game against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim at O.co Coliseum on September 22, 2014 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
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OAKLAND, CA - SEPTEMBER 22: Geovany Soto #17 of the Oakland Athletics hits a two-run single in the first inning against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim at O.co Coliseum on September 22, 2014 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
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OAKLAND, CA - SEPTEMBER 19: Coco Crisp #4 of the Oakland Athletics hits an RBI single against the Philadelphia Phillies during the second inning of an interleague game at O.co Coliseum on September 19, 2014 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Jason O. Watson/Getty Images)
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OAKLAND, CA - SEPTEMBER 19: Derek Norris #36 of the Oakland Athletics hits an RBI single against the Philadelphia Phillies during the second inning of an interleague game at O.co Coliseum on September 19, 2014 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Jason O. Watson/Getty Images)
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OAKLAND, CA - SEPTEMBER 19: Adam Dunn #10 of the Oakland Athletics is congratulated by teammates after scoring a run against the Philadelphia Phillies during the second inning of an interleague game at O.co Coliseum on September 19, 2014 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Jason O. Watson/Getty Images)
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OAKLAND, CA - SEPTEMBER 19: Adam Dunn #10 of the Oakland Athletics scores a run past Carlos Ruiz #51 of the Philadelphia Phillies during the second inning of an interleague game at O.co Coliseum on September 19, 2014 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Jason O. Watson/Getty Images)
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OAKLAND, CA - SEPTEMBER 19: Eric Sogard #28 of the Oakland Athletics hits an RBI single against the Philadelphia Phillies during the second inning of an interleague game at O.co Coliseum on September 19, 2014 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Jason O. Watson/Getty Images)
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OAKLAND, CA - SEPTEMBER 19: Ryan Howard #6 of the Philadelphia Phillies rounds the bases after hitting a home run off of Jon Lester #31 of the Oakland Athletics during the fourth inning of an interleague game at O.co Coliseum on September 19, 2014 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Jason O. Watson/Getty Images)
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OAKLAND, CA - SEPTEMBER 19: Jon Lester #31 of the Oakland Athletics pitches against the Philadelphia Phillies during the first inning of an interleague game at O.co Coliseum on September 19, 2014 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Jason O. Watson/Getty Images)
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OAKLAND, CA - SEPTEMBER 18: Sam Fuld #23 of the Oakland Athletics hits a two-run triple scoring Derek Norris #36 and Coco Crisp #4 against the Texas Rangers in the bottom of the third inning at O.co Coliseum on September 18, 2014 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
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OAKLAND, CA - SEPTEMBER 18: Coco Crisp #4 of the Oakland Athletics is congratulated by manager Bob Melvin #6 (R) after Crisp scored against the Texas Rangers in the bottom of the third inning at O.co Coliseum on September 18, 2014 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
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OAKLAND, CA - SEPTEMBER 18: Coco Crisp #4 of the Oakland Athletics slides into home plate safe, beating the throw to catcher Tomas Telis #6 of the Texas Rangers in the bottom of the third inning at O.co Coliseum on September 18, 2014 in Oakland, California. Crisp scored from first base on a triple hit by Sam Fuld #23. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
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OAKLAND, CA - SEPTEMBER 18: Sonny Gray #54 of the Oakland Athletics pitches against the Texas Rangers in the top of the first inning at O.co Coliseum on September 18, 2014 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
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OAKLAND, CA - SEPTEMBER 18: Sonny Gray #54 of the Oakland Athletics pitches against the Texas Rangers in the top of the first inning at O.co Coliseum on September 18, 2014 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
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OAKLAND, CA - SEPTEMBER 18: Tomas Telis #6 of the Texas Rangers scores on a pass ball by Derek Norris #36 of the Oakland Athletics (not pictured) in the top of the first inning at O.co Coliseum on September 18, 2014 in Oakland, California. Sonny Gray #54 took the throw back to late to get Telis. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
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OAKLAND, CA - SEPTEMBER 17: J.P. Arencibia #7 of the Texas Rangers rounds the bases after hitting a three-run homer off of Sean Doolittle #62 of the Oakland Athletics in the top of the ninth inning at O.co Coliseum on September 17, 2014 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
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OAKLAND, CA - SEPTEMBER 17: Sam Fuld #23 of the Oakland Athletics hits an RBI single, scoring Geovany Soto against the Texas Rangers in the bottom of the fifth inning at O.co Coliseum on September 17, 2014 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
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OAKLAND, CA - SEPTEMBER 17: Geovany Soto #17 of the Oakland Athletics is congratulated by Josh Donaldson #20 after scoring against the Texas Rangers in the bottom of the fifth inning at O.co Coliseum on September 17, 2014 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
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OAKLAND, CA - SEPTEMBER 17: Jed Lowrie #8 of the Oakland Athletics throws out Adrian Beltre of the Texas Rangers in the top of the fourth inning at O.co Coliseum on September 17, 2014 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
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OAKLAND, CA - SEPTEMBER 17: Nick Punto #1 of the Oakland Athletics makes an off-balance throw to first base against Adam Rosales of the Texas Rangers in the top of the fifth inning at O.co Coliseum on September 17, 2014 in Oakland, California. Punto was late with the throw. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
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OAKLAND, CA - SEPTEMBER 17: Jeff Samardzia #29 of the Oakland Athletics pitches against the Texas Rangers in the top of the second inning at O.co Coliseum on September 17, 2014 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
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OAKLAND, CA - SEPTEMBER 17: Jeff Samardzia #29 of the Oakland Athletics pitches against the Texas Rangers in the top of the first inning at O.co Coliseum on September 17, 2014 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
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OAKLAND, CA - SEPTEMBER 16: Pitcher Scott Kazmir #26 of the Oakland Athletics with his hands on his hips while he waits on manager Bob Melvin #6 to come take him out of the game against the Texas Rangers in the top of the fifth inning at O.co Coliseum on September 16, 2014 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
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OAKLAND, CA - SEPTEMBER 16: Josh Reddick #16 of the Oakland Athletics hits a sacrifice fly scoring Adam Dunn #10 against the Texas Rangers in the bottom of the fourth inning at O.co Coliseum on September 16, 2014 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
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OAKLAND, CA - SEPTEMBER 16: Derek Norris #36 of the Oakland Athletics hits an rbi single scoring Brandon Moss #37 against the Texas Rangers in the bottom of the fourth inning at O.co Coliseum on September 16, 2014 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
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OAKLAND, CA - SEPTEMBER 16: Josh Donaldson 16 of the Oakland Athletics makes an off balance throw to first base but not in time to get Ryan Rua #16 of the Texas Rangers in the top of the fourth inning at O.co Coliseum on September 16, 2014 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
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OAKLAND, CA - SEPTEMBER 16: Jake Smolinski #20 of the Texas Rangers trots around the bases after hitting a two-run homer off of Scott Kazmir #26 of the Oakland Atletics in the top of the fourth inning at O.co Coliseum on September 16, 2014 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
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OAKLAND, CA - SEPTEMBER 16: Third baseman Josh Donaldson #20 of the Oakland Athletics comes over to talk with pitcher Scott Kazmir #26 after Kazmir gave up a two-run homer to Jake Smolinski #20 of the Texas Rangers (not pictured) in the top of the fourth inning at O.co Coliseum on September 16, 2014 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
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OAKLAND, CA - SEPTEMBER 16: Scott Kazmir #26 of the Oakland Athletics pitches against the Texas Rangers in the top of the first inning at O.co Coliseum on September 16, 2014 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
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OAKLAND, CA - SEPTEMBER 16: Scott Kazmir #26 of the Oakland Athletics pitches against the Texas Rangers in the top of the first inning at O.co Coliseum on September 16, 2014 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
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CHICAGO, IL - SEPTEMBER 10: Brandon Moss #37 of the Oakland Athletics can't handle a throw to get Alexei Ramirez #10 of the Chicago White Sox at first base in the 6th inning at U.S. Cellular Field on September 10, 2014 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
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CHICAGO, IL - SEPTEMBER 10: Josh Donaldson #20 of the Oakland Athletics hits a double in the 6th inning against the Chicago White Sox at U.S. Cellular Field on September 10, 2014 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
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CHICAGO, IL - SEPTEMBER 10: Avisail Garcia #26 of the Chicago White Sox steals second base in the 5th inning before the tag attempt by Jed Lowrie #8 of the Oakland Athletics at U.S. Cellular Field on September 10, 2014 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
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CHICAGO, IL - SEPTEMBER 10: Adam Dunn #10 of the Oakland Athletics strikes out in the 2nd inning against the Chicago White Sox at U.S. Cellular Field on September 10, 2014 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
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CHICAGO, IL - SEPTEMBER 10: Starting pitcher Jeff Samardzija #29 of the Oakland Athletics delivers the ball against the Chicago White Sox at U.S. Cellular Field on September 10, 2014 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
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CHICAGO, IL - SEPTEMBER 09: Manager Bob Melvin #6 of the Oakland Athletics watches as his team takes on the Chicago White Sox at U.S. Cellular Field on September 9, 2014 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
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CHICAGO, IL - SEPTEMBER 09: Josh Donaldson #20 of the Oakland Athletics scores a run in the 4th inning against the Chicago White Sox at U.S. Cellular Field on September 9, 2014 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
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CHICAGO, IL - SEPTEMBER 09: Josh Donaldson #20 of the Oakland Athletics gloves a ball hit by Marcus Semien of the Chicago White Sox in the 2nd inning at U.S. Cellular Field on September 9, 2014 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
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CHICAGO, IL - SEPTEMBER 09: Jed Lowrie #8 of the Oakland Athletics truns a double play over Michael Taylor #51 of the Chicago White Sox in the 3rd inning at U.S. Cellular Field on September 9, 2014 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
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CHICAGO, IL - SEPTEMBER 09: Starting pitcherJon Lester #31 of the Oakland Athletics delivers the ball against the Chicago White Sox at U.S. Cellular Field on September 9, 2014 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
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CHICAGO, IL - SEPTEMBER 09: Starting pitcherJon Lester #31 of the Oakland Athletics delivers the ball against the Chicago White Sox at U.S. Cellular Field on September 9, 2014 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
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CHICAGO, IL - SEPTEMBER 09: Alberto Callaspo #7 of the Oakland Athletics hits a gournd-rule double in the 4th inning against the Chicago White Sox at U.S. Cellular Field on September 9, 2014 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
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CHICAGO, IL - SEPTEMBER 09: Starting pitcherJon Lester #31 of the Oakland Athletics delivers the ball against the Chicago White Sox at U.S. Cellular Field on September 9, 2014 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
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CHICAGO, IL - SEPTEMBER 8: Right fielder Josh Reddick #16 of the Oakland Athletics (R) avoids second baseman Eric Sogard #28 as he catches a pop-up hit by Andy Wilkins #38 of the Chicago White Sox during the first inning at U.S. Cellular Field on September 8, 2014 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Brian Kersey/Getty Images)
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CHICAGO, IL - SEPTEMBER 8: Adam Dunn #10 of the Oakland Athletics singles during the second inning against the Chicago White Sox at U.S. Cellular Field on September 8, 2014 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Brian Kersey/Getty Images)
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CHICAGO, IL - SEPTEMBER 8: Josh Donaldson #20 of the Oakland Athletics tosses his bat after striking out during the first inning against the Chicago White Sox at U.S. Cellular Field on September 8, 2014 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Brian Kersey/Getty Images)
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CHICAGO, IL - SEPTEMBER 8: Right fielder Josh Reddick #16 of the Oakland Athletics (R) avoids second baseman Eric Sogard #28 as he catches a pop-up hit by Andy Wilkins #38 of the Chicago White Sox during the first inning at U.S. Cellular Field on September 8, 2014 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Brian Kersey/Getty Images)
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CHICAGO, IL - SEPTEMBER 8: Starting pitcher Sonny Gray #54 of the Oakland Athletics delivers a pitch during the first inning against the Chicago White Sox at U.S. Cellular Field on September 8, 2014 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Brian Kersey/Getty Images)
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CHICAGO, IL - SEPTEMBER 8: Starting pitcher Sonny Gray #54 of the Oakland Athletics delivers a pitch during the first inning against the Chicago White Sox at U.S. Cellular Field on September 8, 2014 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Brian Kersey/Getty Images)
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OAKLAND, CA - SEPTEMBER 05: Jason Castro #15 of the Houston Astros throws to first base to complete a double play after Alberto Callaspo #7 of the Oakland Athletics was forced out at home plate on a ball hit by Josh Donaldson #20 in the fourth inning at O.co Coliseum on September 5, 2014 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
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OAKLAND, CA - SEPTEMBER 05: Jose Altuve #27 of the Houston Astros slides safely in to second base for a stolen base while Jed Lowrie #8 of the Oakland Athletics waits for the throw in the fourth inning of their game at O.co Coliseum on September 5, 2014 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
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OAKLAND, CA - SEPTEMBER 05: Jose Altuve #27 of the Houston Astros slides safely past Derek Norris #36 of the Oakland Athletics to score on a hit by Chris Carter #23 in the fourth inning at O.co Coliseum on September 5, 2014 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
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OAKLAND, CA - SEPTEMBER 05: Josh Donaldson #20 of the Oakland Athletics is congratulated by teammates after he scored in the third inning of their game against the Houston Astros at O.co Coliseum on September 5, 2014 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
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OAKLAND, CA - SEPTEMBER 05: Adam Dunn #10 of the Oakland Athletics hits a single that scored Josh Donaldson #20 in the third inning of their game against the Houston Astros at O.co Coliseum on September 5, 2014 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
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OAKLAND, CA - SEPTEMBER 05: Alberto Callaspo #7 of the Oakland Athletics is congratulated by Jonny Gomes #15 after he scored on a hit by Derek Norris #36 in the third inning of their game against the Houston Astros at O.co Coliseum on September 5, 2014 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
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OAKLAND, CA - SEPTEMBER 05: Jeff Samardzija #29 of the Oakland Athletics pitches against the Houston Astros in the first inning at O.co Coliseum on September 5, 2014 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
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OAKLAND, CA - SEPTEMBER 03: Adam Dunn #10 of the Oakland Athletics is congratulated by teammates after he hit a home run in the fourth inning against the Seattle Mariners at O.co Coliseum on September 3, 2014 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
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OAKLAND, CA - SEPTEMBER 02: Sonny Gray #54 of the Oakland Athletics reacts as Kyle Seager #15 of the Seattle Mariners rounds first base after hitting a home run in the fifth inning at O.co Coliseum on September 2, 2014 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
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OAKLAND, CA - SEPTEMBER 02: Catcher Geovany Soto #17 of the Oakland Athletics comes out to talk to Sonny Gray #54 in the third inning of their game against the Seattle Mariners at O.co Coliseum on September 2, 2014 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
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OAKLAND, CA - SEPTEMBER 02: Brad Miller #5 of the Seattle Mariners slides past Geovany Soto #17 of the Oakland Athletics to score on a hit by Austin Jackson #16 in the third inning at O.co Coliseum on September 2, 2014 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
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OAKLAND, CA - SEPTEMBER 02: Sonny Gray #54 of the Oakland Athletics pitches against the Seattle Mariners at O.co Coliseum on September 2, 2014 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
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OAKLAND, CA - SEPTEMBER 02: Sonny Gray #54 of the Oakland Athletics pitches against the Seattle Mariners at O.co Coliseum on September 2, 2014 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
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OAKLAND, CA - SEPTEMBER 01: Adam Dunn #10 of the Oakland Athletics swings and watches the flight of his ball as he hits a two-run homer against the Seattle Mariners in the bottom of the first inning at O.co Coliseum on September 1, 2014 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
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OAKLAND, CA - SEPTEMBER 01: Geovany Soto #17 fo the Oakland Athletics hits a bases loaded two-run single against the Seattle Mariners in the bottom of the first inning at O.co Coliseum on September 1, 2014 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
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OAKLAND, CA - SEPTEMBER 01: Jason Hammel #40 of the Oakland Athletics pitches against the Seattle Mariners in the top of the first inning at O.co Coliseum on September 1, 2014 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
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OAKLAND, CA - SEPTEMBER 01: Adam Dunn #10 of the Oakland Athletics is congratulated by Josh Reddick #16 after Dunn hit a two-run homer against the Seattle Mariners in the bottom of the first inning at O.co Coliseum on September 1, 2014 in Oakland, California. Reddick was on base when Dunn hit the home run. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
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OAKLAND, CA - SEPTEMBER 01: Jason Hammel #40 of the Oakland Athletics pitches against the Seattle Mariners in the top of the first inning at O.co Coliseum on September 1, 2014 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
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OAKLAND, CA - SEPTEMBER 01: Sam Fuld #23 of the Oakland Athletics goes into a slide in front of Jed Lowrie #8 to take a hit away from Dustin Ackley #13 of the Seattle Mariners in the top of the first inning at O.co Coliseum on September 1, 2014 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
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OAKLAND, CA - SEPTEMBER 01: Jed Lowrie #8 of the Oakland Athletics is congratulated by manager Bob Melvin #6 and Craig Gentry #3 after Lowrie scored against the Seattle Mariners in the bottom of the first inning at O.co Coliseum on September 1, 2014 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
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ANAHEIM, CA - AUGUST 29: Coco Crisp #4 of the of the Oakland Athletics (C) leaves the game after colliding into the outfield wall in the fifth inning against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on August 29, 2014 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Lisa Blumenfeld/Getty Images)
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ANAHEIM, CA - AUGUST 29: Jon Lester #31 of the Oakland Athletics pitches in the first inning against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on August 29, 2014 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Lisa Blumenfeld/Getty Images)
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ANAHEIM, CA - AUGUST 29: Coco Crisp #4 of the of the Oakland Athletics (C) leaves the game after colliding into the outfield wall in the fifth inning against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on August 29, 2014 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Lisa Blumenfeld/Getty Images)
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ANAHEIM, CA - AUGUST 29: Jon Lester #31 of the Oakland Athletics pitches in the first inning against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on August 29, 2014 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Lisa Blumenfeld/Getty Images)
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ANAHEIM, CA - AUGUST 28: (L-R)Jonny Gomes #15 congratulates teammate Josh Donaldson #20 of the Oakland Athletics after hotting a solo homerun in the sixth inning against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on August 28, 2014 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Lisa Blumenfeld/Getty Images)
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ANAHEIM, CA - AUGUST 28: Geovany Soto #17 of the Oakland Athletics scores in the fifth inning against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on August 28, 2014 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Lisa Blumenfeld/Getty Images)
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ANAHEIM, CA - AUGUST 28: Coco Crisp #4 of the Oakland Athletics hits an RBI single in the fifth inning against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on August 28, 2014 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Lisa Blumenfeld/Getty Images)
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ANAHEIM, CA - AUGUST 28: Sonny Gray #54 of the Oakland Athletics pitches in the first inning aganst the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on August 28, 2014 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Lisa Blumenfeld/Getty Images)
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HOUSTON, TX - AUGUST 27: Coco Crisp #4 of the Oakland Athletics crosses home plate on a home run in the seventh inning against the Oakland Athletics at Minute Maid Park on August 27, 2014 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
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HOUSTON, TX - AUGUST 27: Jonny Gomes #15 of the Oakland Athletics hits a sacrifice fly in the sixth inning against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park on August 27, 2014 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
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HOUSTON, TX - AUGUST 27: Jonny Gomes #15 of the Oakland Athletics hits a sacrifice fly in the sixth inning against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park on August 27, 2014 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
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HOUSTON, TX - AUGUST 27: Alberto Callaspo #7 of the Oakland Athletics is tagged out by Carlos Corporan #22 of the Houston Astros trying to score in the fifth inning at Minute Maid Park on August 27, 2014 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
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HOUSTON, TX - AUGUST 27: Alberto Callaspo #7 of the Oakland Athletics runs for the plate but was tagged out by Carlos Corporan of the Houston Astros in the fifth inning at Minute Maid Park on August 27, 2014 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
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HOUSTON, TX - AUGUST 27: Alberto Callaspo #7 of the Oakland Athletics is tagged out by Carlos Corporan #22 of the Houston Astros trying to score in the fifth inning at Minute Maid Park on August 27, 2014 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
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HOUSTON, TX - AUGUST 27: Brandon Moss #37 of the Oakland Athletics dives but cannot make a catch on a line drive off the bat of Gregorio Petit of the Houston Astros in the third inning at Minute Maid Park on August 27, 2014 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
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HOUSTON, TX - AUGUST 27: Drew Pomeranz #13 of the Oakland Athletics pitches in the first inning against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park on August 27, 2014 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
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HOUSTON, TX - AUGUST 27: Drew Pomeranz #13 of the Oakland Athletics pitches in the first inning against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park on August 27, 2014 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
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HOUSTON, TX - AUGUST 26: Jonny Gomes #15 of the Oakland Athletics scores in the fourth inning against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park on August 26, 2014 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
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HOUSTON, TX - AUGUST 26: Craig Gentry #3 of the Oakland Athletics lays down a bunt in the first inning against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park on August 26, 2014 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
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HOUSTON, TX - AUGUST 26: Pitcher Jason Hammel #40 of the Oakland Athletics looks in for the sign in the first inning against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park on August 26, 2014 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
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HOUSTON, TX - AUGUST 26: Craig Gentry #3 of the Oakland Athletics lays down a bunt in the first inning against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park on August 26, 2014 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
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HOUSTON, TX - AUGUST 26: Jason Hammel #40 of the Oakland Athletics pitches in the first inning against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park on August 26, 2014 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
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OAKLAND, CA - AUGUST 24: Curt Young #41 of the Oakland Athletics and Derek Norris #36 talk to Scott Kazmir #26 on the pitchers mound during the third inning against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim at O.co Coliseum on August 24, 2014 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Jason O. Watson/Getty Images)
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OAKLAND, CA - AUGUST 24: Josh Hamilton #32 of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim rounds the bases after hitting a two run home run off of Scott Kazmir #26 of the Oakland Athletics during the third inning at O.co Coliseum on August 24, 2014 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Jason O. Watson/Getty Images)
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OAKLAND, CA - AUGUST 24: Sam Fuld #23 of the Oakland Athletics leaps for but is unable to catch a fly ball hit of the bat of Erick Aybar (not pictured) of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim for a two run double during the second inning at O.co Coliseum on August 24, 2014 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Jason O. Watson/Getty Images)
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OAKLAND, CA - AUGUST 24: Scott Kazmir #26 of the Oakland Athletics pitches against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim during the second inning at O.co Coliseum on August 24, 2014 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Jason O. Watson/Getty Images)
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OAKLAND, CA - AUGUST 24: Scott Kazmir #26 of the Oakland Athletics pitches against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim during the first inning at O.co Coliseum on August 24, 2014 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Jason O. Watson/Getty Images)
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OAKLAND, CA - AUGUST 24: Eric Sogard #28 of the Oakland Athletics throws to first base to complete a double play against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim during the first inning at O.co Coliseum on August 24, 2014 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Jason O. Watson/Getty Images)
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OAKLAND, CA - AUGUST 24: Howie Kendrick #47 of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim scores a run past Derek Norris #36 of the Oakland Athletics during the second inning at O.co Coliseum on August 24, 2014 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Jason O. Watson/Getty Images)
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OAKLAND, CA - AUGUST 20: Jeff Samardzija #29 of the Oakland Athletics waits with the infielders for manager Bob Melvin to take him out of the game in the inning of their game against the New York Mets at O.co Coliseum on August 20, 2014 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
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OAKLAND, CA - AUGUST 20: Eric Sogard #28 of the Oakland Athletics reacts after he scored on a double hit by Coco Crisp #4 in the third inning of their game against the New York Mets at O.co Coliseum on August 20, 2014 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
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OAKLAND, CA - AUGUST 20: John Jaso #5 of the Oakland Athletics hits a double that scored Coco Crisp #4 in the third inning of their game against the New York Mets at O.co Coliseum on August 20, 2014 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
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OAKLAND, CA - AUGUST 20: Stephen Vogt #21 of the Oakland Athletics looks on as Jeff Samardzija #29 reacts after he threw a wild pitch that scored Curtis Granderson #3 of the New York Mets in the third inning in at O.co Coliseum on August 20, 2014 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
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OAKLAND, CA - AUGUST 20: Lucas Duda #21 of the New York Mets rounds the bases after he hit a three-run home run off of Jeff Samardzija #29 of the Oakland Athletics in the third inning at O.co Coliseum on August 20, 2014 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
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OAKLAND, CA - AUGUST 20: Jeff Samardzija #29 of the Oakland Athletics pitches against the New York Mets at O.co Coliseum on August 20, 2014 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
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OAKLAND, CA - AUGUST 19: Alberto Callaspo #7 of the Oakland Athletics completes a double play around Ruben Tejada #11 of the New York Mets during the second inning of an interleague game at O.co Coliseum on August 19, 2014 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Jason O. Watson/Getty Images)
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OAKLAND, CA - AUGUST 19: Scott Kazmir #26 of the Oakland Athletics pitches against the New York Mets during the first inning of an interleague game at O.co Coliseum on August 19, 2014 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Jason O. Watson/Getty Images)
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OAKLAND, CA - AUGUST 19: Scott Kazmir #26 of the Oakland Athletics pitches against the New York Mets during the first inning of an interleague game at O.co Coliseum on August 19, 2014 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Jason O. Watson/Getty Images)
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ATLANTA, GA - AUGUST 15: A ball hit by second baseman Phil Gosselin #15 of the Atlanta Braves (not pictured) goes over the wall just out of reach of centerfielder Coco Crisp #4f the Oakland Athletics for a 2-run home run in the sixth inning of the game at Turner Field on August 15, 2014 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Mike Zarrilli/Getty Images)
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ATLANTA, GA - AUGUST 15: First base coach Tye Waller #46 of the Oakland Athletics reacts after second baseman Alberto Callaspo #7 is picked off of second base in the fourth inning of the game against the Atlanta Braves at Turner Field on August 15, 2014 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Mike Zarrilli/Getty Images)
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ATLANTA, GA - AUGUST 15: First baseman Nate Freiman #35 of the Oakland Athletics is congratulated by catcher Derek Norris #36 after Freiman's 2-run home run in the fourth inning of the game against the Atlanta Braves at Turner Field on August 15, 2014 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Mike Zarrilli/Getty Images)
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ATLANTA, GA - AUGUST 15: First baseman Nate Freiman #35 of the Oakland Athletics hits a 2-run home run in the fourth inning of the game against the Atlanta Braves at Turner Field on August 15, 2014 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Mike Zarrilli/Getty Images)
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ATLANTA, GA - AUGUST 15: A ball hit by first baseman Freddie Freeman #5 of the Atlanta Braves (not pictured) goes over the wall just out of reach of centerfielder Coco Crisp #4f the Oakland Athletics for a 3-run home run in the third inning of the game at Turner Field on August 15, 2014 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Mike Zarrilli/Getty Images)
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ATLANTA, GA - AUGUST 15: Pitcher Jason Hammel #40 of the Oakland Athletics throws a pitch in the second inning of the game against the Atlanta Braves at Turner Field on August 15, 2014 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Mike Zarrilli/Getty Images)
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KANSAS CITY, MO - AUGUST 13: Josh Willingham #7 of the Kansas City Royals slides into third after a wild throw as Josh Donaldson #20 of the Oakland Athletics tries to tag him out during the 4th inning game at Kauffman Stadium on August 13, 2014 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
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KANSAS CITY, MO - AUGUST 13: Starting pitcher Scott Kazmir #26 of the Oakland Athletics walks off the field during the game against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium on August 13, 2014 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
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KANSAS CITY, MO - AUGUST 13: Josh Willingham #7 of the Kansas City Royals arrives safely at third after a wild throw as Josh Donaldson #20 of the Oakland Athletics tries to tag him out during the 4th inning game at Kauffman Stadium on August 13, 2014 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
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KANSAS CITY, MO - AUGUST 13: Josh Willingham #7 of the Kansas City Royals slides into third after a wild throw as Josh Donaldson #20 of the Oakland Athletics tries to tag him out during the 4th inning game at Kauffman Stadium on August 13, 2014 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
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KANSAS CITY, MO - AUGUST 13: Pitcher Jeff Samardzija #29 of the Oakland Athletics watches from the dugout during the game against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium on August 13, 2014 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
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KANSAS CITY, MO - AUGUST 13: Manager Bob Melvin #6 of the Oakland Athletics watches the color guard take the field for the National Anthem prior to the game against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium on August 13, 2014 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
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KANSAS CITY, MO - AUGUST 11: Jed Lowrie #8 of the Oakland Athletics fields the ball at second base for the force out as Lorenzo Cain #6 of the Kansas City Royals attampts to slide during the 7th inning of the game at Kauffman Stadium on August 11, 2014 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
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KANSAS CITY, MO - AUGUST 11: Norichika Aoki #23 of the Kansas City Royals slides safely into home plate to score during the 7th inning of the game against the Oakland Athletics at Kauffman Stadium on August 11, 2014 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
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KANSAS CITY, MO - AUGUST 11: Omar Infante #14 of the Kansas City Royals turns a double play as Brandon Moss #37 of the Oakland Athletics slides into second base during the 6th inning of the game at Kauffman Stadium on August 11, 2014 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
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KANSAS CITY, MO - AUGUST 11: Starting pitcher Sonny Gray #54 of the Oakland Athletics adjusts his hat during the 4th inning of the game against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium on August 11, 2014 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
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KANSAS CITY, MO - AUGUST 11: Eric Sogard #28 of the Oakland Athletics makes a catch during the 3rd inning of the game against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium on August 11, 2014 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
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KANSAS CITY, MO - AUGUST 11: Brandon Moss #37 of the Oakland Athletics singles with the bases loaded to drive in two runs during the 3rd inning of the game against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium on August 11, 2014 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
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KANSAS CITY, MO - AUGUST 11: Starting pitcher Sonny Gray #54 of the Oakland Athletics pitches during the 1st inning of the game against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium on August 11, 2014 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
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Jon Lester #31 of the Oakland Athletics reacts after the Athletics got the final out of the sixth inning when the Minnesota Twins had the bases loaded at O.co Coliseum on August 7, 2014 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
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OAKLAND, CA - AUGUST 02: Jon Lester #31 of the Oakland Athletics is greated by teammates in the dugout after he was taken out of the game in the top of the seventh inning against the Kansas City Royals at O.co Coliseum on August 2, 2014 in Oakland, California. Lester left the game with the Athletics leading 8-3. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
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OAKLAND, CA - AUGUST 01: Sonny Gray #54 of the Oakland Athletics pitches against the Kansas City Royals during the first inning at O.co Coliseum on August 1, 2014 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Jason O. Watson/Getty Images)
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OAKLAND, CA - AUGUST 01: Bob Melvin #6 of the Oakland Athletics talks to Jonny Gomes #15 in the dugout before the game against the Kansas City Royals at O.co Coliseum on August 1, 2014 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Jason O. Watson/Getty Images)
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HOUSTON, TX - JULY 29: Jose Altuve #27 of the Houston Astros is tagged out bhy Eric Sogard #28 of the Oakland Athletics in the fifth inning at Minute Maid Park on July 29, 2014 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
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HOUSTON, TX - JULY 29: Jose Altuve #27 of the Houston Astros is tagged out bhy Eric Sogard #28 of the Oakland Athletics in the fifth inning at Minute Maid Park on July 29, 2014 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
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HOUSTON, TX - JULY 29: Josh Reddick #16 of the Oakland Athletics homers in the fifth inning against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park on July 29, 2014 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
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HOUSTON, TX - JULY 29: Jed Lowrie #8 of the Oakland Athletics throws to first base against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park on July 29, 2014 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
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HOUSTON, TX - JULY 29: Yoenis Cespedes #52 of the Oakland Athletics is safe at second base as Jose Altuve #27 of the Houston Astros can't handle the throw to make the tag at Minute Maid Park on July 29, 2014 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
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HOUSTON, TX - JULY 29: Yoenis Cespedes #52 of the Oakland Athletics is safe at second base as Jose Altuve #27 of the Houston Astros can't handle the throw to make the tag at Minute Maid Park on July 29, 2014 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
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HOUSTON, TX - JULY 29: Josh Donaldson #20 of the Oakland Athletics makes a play on a hard hit ball by Jose Altuve #27 of the Houston Astros in the first inning at Minute Maid Park on July 29, 2014 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
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HOUSTON, TX - JULY 29: Jeff Samardzija #29 of the Oakland Athletics throws in the first inning against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park on July 29, 2014 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
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OAKLAND, CA - JULY 23: Yoenis Cespedes #52 of the Oakland Athletics hits a two-run home run against the Houston Astros during the fourth inning at O.co Coliseum on July 23, 2014 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Jason O. Watson/Getty Images)
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OAKLAND, CA - JULY 23: Yoenis Cespedes #52 of the Oakland Athletics is congratulated by teammates in the dugout after hitting a two-run home run against the Houston Astros during the fourth inning at O.co Coliseum on July 23, 2014 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Jason O. Watson/Getty Images)
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OAKLAND, CA - JULY 23: Jesse Chavez #60 of the Oakland Athletics pitches against the Houston Astros during the first inning at O.co Coliseum on July 23, 2014 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Jason O. Watson/Getty Images)
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OAKLAND, CA - JULY 23: Yoenis Cespedes #52 of the Oakland Athletics hits a three-run home run against the Houston Astros during the second inning at O.co Coliseum on July 23, 2014 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Jason O. Watson/Getty Images)
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OAKLAND, CA - JULY 23: Yoenis Cespedes #52 of the Oakland Athletics is congratulated by Eric Sogard #28 after hitting a three-run home run against the Houston Astros during the second inning at O.co Coliseum on July 23, 2014 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Jason O. Watson/Getty Images)
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OAKLAND, CA - JULY 23: Recording artist Biz Markie throws out the ceremonial first pitch before the game between the Oakland Athletics and the Houston Astros at O.co Coliseum on July 23, 2014 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Jason O. Watson/Getty Images)
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OAKLAND, CA - JULY 23: Jed Lowrie #8 of the Oakland Athletics rounds the bases after hitting a home run off of Brad Peacock #41 of the Houston Astros during the second inning at O.co Coliseum on July 23, 2014 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Jason O. Watson/Getty Images)
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OAKLAND, CA - JULY 23: Jed Lowrie #8 of the Oakland Athletics is congratulated by third base coach Mike Gallego #2 after hitting a home run off of Brad Peacock (not pictured) of the Houston Astros during the second inning at O.co Coliseum on July 23, 2014 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Jason O. Watson/Getty Images)
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OAKLAND, CA - MARCH 31: A general view during the playing of the National Anthem before the Oakland Athletics played against the Cleveland Indians on Opening Day at O.co Coliseum on March 31, 2014 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
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OAKLAND, CA - MARCH 31: Sonny Gray #54 of the Oakland Athletics pitches the first pitch of the game against Nyjer Morgan #6 of the Cleveland Indians on Opening Day at O.co Coliseum on March 31, 2014 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
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OAKLAND, CA - MARCH 31: Sonny Gray #54 of the Oakland Athletics pitches against the Cleveland Indians during Opening Day at O.co Coliseum on March 31, 2014 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
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OAKLAND, CA - MARCH 31: Eric Sogard #28 of the Oakland Athletics dives to stop a ball hit by Asdrubal Cabrera #13 of the Cleveland Indians in the second inning during Opening Day at O.co Coliseum on March 31, 2014 in Oakland, California. Cabrera was safe at first base on the play. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
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OAKLAND, CA - MARCH 31: Jed Lowrie #8 of the Oakland Athletics tries to turn a double play after Nick Swisher #33 of the Cleveland Indians is forced out at second base on a ball hit by Jason Kipnis #22 of the Cleveland Indians in the first inning during Opening Day at O.co Coliseum on March 31, 2014 in Oakland, California. Kipnis was safe at first base on the play. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
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OAKLAND, CA - MARCH 31: A new American League Western Division Champion banner is uncovered on the outfield wall before the Oakland Athletics game against the Cleveland Indians on Opening Day at O.co Coliseum on March 31, 2014 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
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OAKLAND, CA - APRIL 06: Yoenis Cespedes #52 of the Oakland Athletics celebrates with his teammates defeating the Seattle Mariners 6-3 at O.co Coliseum on April 6, 2014 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
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ANAHEIM, CA - APRIL 14: Jesse Chavez #60 of the Oakland Athletics throws a pitch against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on April 14, 2014 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)
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ANAHEIM, CA - APRIL 14: Josh Donaldson #20 of the Oakland Athletics hits a single in the first inning against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on April 14, 2014 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)
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ANAHEIM, CA - APRIL 14: Third baseman Josh Donaldson #20 of the Oakland Athletics can't handle the throw as Albert Pujols #5 of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim slides safely into second on a fielder's choice and an error charged to first baseman Daric Barton at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on April 14, 2014 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)
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ANAHEIM, CA - APRIL 14: Jesse Chavez #60 of the Oakland Athletics throws a pitch against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on April 14, 2014 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)
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ANAHEIM, CA - APRIL 14: Second baseman Nick Punto #1 of the Oakland Athletics dives but can't reach a single hit by Erick Aybar of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim in the fifth inning at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on April 14, 2014 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)
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ANAHEIM, CA - APRIL 14: Third baseman Josh Donaldson #20 of the Oakland Athletics can't handle the throw as Albert Pujols #5 of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim slides safely into second on a fielder's choice and an error charged to first baseman Daric Barton at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on April 14, 2014 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)
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ANAHEIM, CA - APRIL 14: Pinch hitter John Jaso #5 of the Oakland Athletics hits a two run home run in the ninth inning to give the As a 3-2 lead against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on April 14, 2014 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)
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ANAHEIM, CA - APRIL 14: Pinch hitter John Jaso #5 of the Oakland Athletics is greeted by teammates in the dugout after hitting a two run home run in the ninth inning to give the As a 3-2 lead against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on April 14, 2014 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)
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ANAHEIM, CA - APRIL 14: Pinch hitter John Jaso #5 of the Oakland Athletics is greeted by Josh Donaldson #20 after both score on Jaso's two run home run in the ninth inning to give the As a 3-2 lead against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on April 14, 2014 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)
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ANAHEIM, CA - APRIL 14: Closer Luke Gregerson #44 of the Oakland Athletics throws a pitch in the ninth inning on his way to picking up the save against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on April 14, 2014 in Anaheim, California. The As won 3-2. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)
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OAKLAND, CA - MAY 26: Kyle Blanks #88 of the Oakland Athletics is congratulated by third base coach Mike Gallego #2 after hitting a home run off of Drew Smyly #33 of the Detroit Tigers (not pictured) during the second inning at O.co Coliseum on May 26, 2014 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Jason O. Watson/Getty Images)
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Home plate umpire Adrian Johnson, center, separates Baltimore Orioles' Manny Machado, left, and Oakland Athletics catcher Stephen Vogt after Machado threw his bat into the infield in the eighth inning of a baseball game, Sunday, June 8, 2014, in Baltimore. The Athletics won 11-1. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)
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OAKLAND, CA - JUNE 14: Stephen Vogt #21 of the Oakland Athletics celebrates with Yoenis Cespedes #52 as both scored runs on a two-run single hit by Eric Sogard (not pictured) against the New York Yankees during the second inning at O.co Coliseum on June 14, 2014 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Jason O. Watson/Getty Images)
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OAKLAND, CA - JUNE 15: Derek Norris #36 of the Oakland Athletics is congratulated by Coco Crisp #4 and Craig Gentry #3 after hitting a three run home run off of Vidal Nuno (not pictured) of the New York Yankees during the first inning at O.co Coliseum on June 15, 2014 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Jason O. Watson/Getty Images)
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OAKLAND, CA - JUNE 21: Stephen Vogt #21 of the Oakland Athletics is congratulated by teammates in the dugout after scoring a run against the Boston Red Sox during the third inning at O.co Coliseum on June 21, 2014 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Jason O. Watson/Getty Images)
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OAKLAND, CA - JUNE 22: Kyle Blanks #88 of the Oakland Athletics is tagged out at home plate by David Ross #3 of the Boston Red Sox during the second inning at O.co Coliseum on June 22, 2014 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Jason O. Watson/Getty Images)
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MIAMI, FL - JUNE 28: Jeff Francis #29 of the Oakland Athletics high-fives John Jaso #5 after defeating the Miami Marlins in the game at Marlins Park on June 28, 2014 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Rob Foldy/Getty Images)
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MIAMI, FL - JUNE 29: Tommy Milone #57 of the Oakland Athletics pitches during a game against the Miami Marlins at Marlins Park on June 29, 2014 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
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OAKLAND, CA - JULY 04: Nick Punto #1, and teammates of the Oakland Athletics celebrates deteating the Toronto Blue Jays 1-0 in twelve innings at O.co Coliseum on July 4, 2014 in Oakland, California. Punto hit a walk-off rbi double scoring Derek Norris #36 (not pictured) from first base to win the game. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
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OAKLAND, CA - JULY 06: Jeff Samardzija #29 of the Oakland Athletics pitches against the Toronto Blue Jays in the first inning at O.co Coliseum on July 6, 2014 in Oakland, California. Samardzija is pitching his first game for the Athletics. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
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OAKLAND, CA - JULY 07: Josh Donaldson #20 of the Oakland Athletics hits an RBI single, scoring Yoenis Cespedes (not pictured) in the bottom of the seventh inning against the San Francisco Giants at O.co Coliseum on July 7, 2014 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
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OAKLAND, CA - JULY 20: Sonny Gray #54 of the Oakland Athletics pitches against the Baltimore Orioles during the first inning at O.co Coliseum on July 20, 2014 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Jason O. Watson/Getty Images)
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OAKLAND, CA - AUGUST 03: Scott Kazmir #26 of the Oakland Athletics pitches against the Kansas City Royals during the second inning at O.co Coliseum on August 3, 2014 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Jason O. Watson/Getty Images)
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OAKLAND, CA - AUGUST 08: Josh Reddick #16 and Stephen Vogt #21 of the Oakland Athletics celebrates after they both scored on a double from Eric Sogard #28 (not pictured) against the Minnesota Twins in the bottom of the six inning at O.co Coliseum on August 8, 2014 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
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OAKLAND, CA - AUGUST 09: Derek Norris #36 of the Oakland Athletics is congratulated by teammates after he hit a three-run homer against the Minnesota Twins in the bottom of the six inning at O.co Coliseum on August 9, 2014 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
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ATLANTA, GA - AUGUST 15: Third basemen Josh Donaldson #20 of the Oakland Athletics swings during the game against the Atlanta Braves at Turner Field on August 15, 2014 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Mike Zarrilli/Getty Images)
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OAKLAND, CA - AUGUST 22: Alberto Callaspo #7 of the Oakland Athletics looks to complete the double-play over the top of Mike Trout #27 of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim in the top of the six inning at O.co Coliseum on August 22, 2014 in Oakland, California. Callaspo got his throw off in time to get Albert Pujols #5 of the Angels at first base. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
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HOUSTON, TX - AUGUST 25: Josh Donaldson #20 of the Oakland Athletics doubles in the third inning against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park on August 25, 2014 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
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ANAHEIM, CA - AUGUST 30: Jeff Samardzjia #29 of the Oakland Athletics throws a pitch against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on August 30, 2014 in Anaheim, California (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)
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ANAHEIM, CA - AUGUST 31: Starting pitcher Scott Kazmir #26 of the Oakland Athletics reacts as he returns to the dugout after being relieved in the second inning against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on August 31, 2014 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)
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OAKLAND, CA - SEPTEMBER 06: Derek Norris #36 of the Oakland Athletics and Nate Freiman #35 pour Gatorade on Jed Lowrie #8 after he hit a walk off single against the Houston Astros during the ninth inning at O.co Coliseum on September 6, 2014 in Oakland, California. The Oakland Athletics defeated the Houston Astros 4-3. (Photo by Jason O. Watson/Getty Images)
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OAKLAND, CA - SEPTEMBER 07: Jason Hammel #40 of the Oakland Athletics pitches against the Houston Astros during the first inning at O.co Coliseum on September 7, 2014 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Jason O. Watson/Getty Images)
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SEATTLE, WA - SEPTEMBER 12: Starting pitcher Jason Hammel #40 of the Oakland Athletics pauses on the mound after giving up a home run to Logan Morrison of the Seattle Mariners in the fifth inning at Safeco Field on September 12, 2014 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)
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SEATTLE, WA - SEPTEMBER 13: Oakland Athletics starter Sonny Gray #54 delivers a pitch in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners at Safeco Field on September 13, 2014 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Stephen Brashear/Getty Images)
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OAKLAND, CA - SEPTEMBER 20: Dan Otero #61 of the Oakland Athletics looks for a new ball after giving up a two-run homer to Freddy Galvis #13 of the Philadelphia Phillies in the top of the seventh inning at O.co Coliseum on September 20, 2014 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
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ARLINGTON, TX - SEPTEMBER 27: Jeff Samardzija #29 of the Oakland Athletics throws in the first inning against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Park in Arlington on September 27, 2014 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Rick Yeatts/Getty Images)
San Jose claims it had an agreement with the Oakland A's for the team to move to the South Bay, which was blocked by the San Francisco Giants. The Giants have territorial rights to San Jose and Santa Clara County.
The A's recently signed a 10-year lease to stay in Oakland with an opt-out clause after two years.
Oakland City Councilman Noelle Gallo, who attended the hearing, said despite the lease agreement, it's clear to him by what was said in court the team is still entertaining a move elsewhere.
"I can build a stadium, but I may not have a team," Gallo said. "That's what I got today."
Cotchett said if the ruling is not in San Jose's favor, he will appeal the case to the Supreme Court.
