Oakland Athletics' Chris Carter, right, awaits the throw as Minnesota Twins' Denard Span dives safely back to first on a pick-off attempt in the first inning of a baseball game Friday, July 13, 2012, ... more 

Oakland Athletics' Chris Carter, right, awaits the throw as Minnesota Twins' Denard Span dives safely back to first on a pick-off attempt in the first inning of a baseball game Friday, July 13, 2012, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone) less