http://oakland.athletics.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120225&content_id=26858290&vkey=news_oak&c_id=oak Sizemore's injury muddies A's picture at third By Jane Lee / MLB.com | 02/25/12 7:15 PM EST PHOENIX -- The A's entered Saturday's first full-squad workouts with plenty of roster questions in tow. And by the end of the day, manager Bob Melvin was forced to think about another. Melvin, already facing decisions at first base and in the designated-hitter and outfield slots, may be looking for a third baseman after Scott Sizemore suffered a left-knee injury during a series of infield drills. The A's called it a sprain, but further information is expected following an MRI on Sunday. Without those results, it's too early to analyze the extent of the injury and how it will affect the team. But several players who witnessed the incident mentioned hearing a "pop" sound, which normally doesn't equate to good news. Sizemore was helped off the field by trainers and did not apply any weight to his left leg, which is no stranger to injury. In 2009, Sizemore broke the leg while participating in the Arizona Fall League. "You don't want something like that to happen on the first day," Melvin said. "That's an integral player for us on top of that. But we hope for the best. I feel bad for him." The 29-year-old Sizemore has made impressive progress at third base since coming over from the Tigers midseason last year. Should he miss a significant amount of time, the A's are expected to examine several replacement candidates, including Eric Sogard, Adam Rosales, Josh Donaldson and non-roster invitee Wes Timmons. "All four of them are options, definitely," Melvin said. The A's skipper said he will give "an extensive look" to Donaldson, who is also in the mix for the backup catcher job. Donaldson, 26 and a five-year Minor League veteran, has a .268 batting mark and .360 on-base percentage during that time. He most recently hit .261 with 17 home runs and 70 RBIs in 115 games for Triple-A Sacramento. Donaldson has just 53 appearances at third base under his belt, and none at the Major League level. But he's essentially willing to do whatever it takes to make the team. "I'm coming in here looking for a job, whether [Sizemore] is hurt or not," Donaldson said. "Honestly, I hope he's not hurt. But it's one of those things, it's part of baseball. And with any injury, there is opportunity. I'm looking for any opportunity right now to make this team and contribute. "I believe in my abilities to play third, to be able to produce at the Major League level in the lineup. I just want to hopefully, if I'm fortunate enough, prove myself to Bob and those guys that I deserve a shot. I'm hungry to play. I'm hungry to win a job, whether it's third, catcher outfield, I don't care." -------------- 春訓才開始 第一名犧牲者就出現了-__- --

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