The San Francisco Chronicle is reporting that the Oakland Athletics and manager Bob Geren are nearing a one-year extension with an option for a second year. Assistant General Manager David Forst confirmed, stating that the two sides are "in discussion, close to finalizing something."
Geren, 47, is entering the final year of a three-year contract signed in November 2006. He has a record of 151-172 as the A's skipper.
