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Sizemore

He has 13 errors in 80 games at third base for the A’s. Now, he’s still learning the position after spending most of his career at second, but that’s still too many. He’s been a solid hitter, and since he’s making the minimum, the A’s certainly have to be considering going forward with him as a 2012 regular. Still, upgrading at third base this winter can’t be ruled out.

Sizemore sat out Thursday’s game against the Rangers due to shoulder tendinitis. It appears he’s going to be fine, though.

Sizemore was expected to open the season as the A’s starting third baseman, but he tore the ACL in his left knee early in camp and has been ruled out for the entire 2012 season. However, he’s fully expected to be ready for spring training next year.

A full report will be available later today. The San Francisco Chronicle’s Susan Slusser notes that there was ''an audible pop’’ and Sizemore appeared to be in significant pain during a fielding drill. Test results are expected to determine the amount of damage, if any.

Sizemore is set to undergo an MRI to determine the extent of the damage. Depending on whether or not ligaments were torn, the recovery time could range anywhere from four to six weeks. Wes Timmons and Josh Donaldson are expected to compete at third base in his absence.

Oakland thinks the knee is sprained. “We’re holding out hope for good news,” A’s manager Bob Melvin said. “If ever there was a time to have (the injury), it’s early in camp to be able to recover from that.” Adam Rosales, Eric Sogard Wes Timmons and Josh Donaldson are expected to compete at third base in his absence. Depending on whether or not Sizemore’s ligaments were torn, the recovery time could range anywhere from four to six weeks.

The move clears a spot on the 40-man roster for Yoenis Cespedes, who officially agreed to terms with the Athletics on Saturday. Sizemore has been ruled out for the 2012 season and is set to undergo surgery in 2-3 weeks to repair a torn ACL in his left knee. Josh Donaldson will get the first crack at replacing him in the lineup.

Sizemore, who was expected to start at third base for the A’s, has already been ruled out for the 2012 season. Josh Donaldson will get first crack at replacing him.

Brutal news for Sizemore, who played well after being acquired from the Tigers last season and was set to serve as the A’s starting third baseman in 2012. The 27-year-old will be reevaluated in two weeks before a date is set for surgery. The A’s will likely look at Josh Donaldson, Adam Rosales, Eric Sogard and Wes Timmons as possible replacements at the hot corner.

Dr. Freedberg is who performed Sizemore’s ACL surgery back in March. Sizemore will be allowed to resume hitting shortly after the sprinting if it goes well. The 27-year-old will miss all of the 2012 season but should be 100 percent for spring training next year. “I’m starting to feel like an athlete again,” Sizemore said.