MEDICAL WATCH: C Kurt Suzuki (bruised right hip) was hurt in the Sept. 

As manager Bob Geren had anticipated, catcher Kurt Suzuki was sore Tuesday after being run over at home plate by Texas' Chris Davis a night earlier. 

--3B Jeff Baisley is 9-for-17 in his past six games after starting off 0-for-12 in his first five big-league games. 

Once one of the top power hitters in the American League, Hank Blalock has been hampered by injuries the past two seasons. 

Hank Blalock has battled injuries and learned a new position in an eventful 2008 season. 

Hank Blalock has battled injuries and learned a new position in an eventful 2008 season. 

Hank Blalock has battled injuries and learned a new position in an eventful 2008 season. 

MEDICAL WATCH: 3B Jack Hannahan (strained ribcage muscle) was hurt Sept. 

--RHP Justin Duchscherer will see Dr. 

With the division decided weeks ago, the A's still have something to play for: second place. 

Even though the Oakland Athletics will finish . 

Oakland manager Bob Geren is still having fun, even though there is no way the young Athletics can have a winning record. 

Oakland manager Bill Geren is still having fun, even though there is no way the young Athletics can have a winning record. 

Oakland manager Bill Geren is still having fun, even though there is no way the young Athletics can have a winning record. 

Oakland manager Bill Geren is still having fun, even though there is no way the young Athletics can have a winning record.