Worth noting
• Melvin said the lineup he trotted out for Thursday's game against Giants right-hander Tim Lincecum could "potentially" be the same one he writes out for Monday's Opening Night contest vs. Seattle's Felix Hernandez.
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• Cespedes' home run Thursday was his fifth in his last nine games.
"That's what he does, drives in runs," Melvin said."Not a surprise."
• Minor Leaguers Scott Moore and Conner Crumbliss are with the A's in the Bay Area for the three-game set against the Giants. The versatile players give Melvin extra options in the late innings while the club partakes in National League-style play in San Francisco.