Coco Crisp Out of Lineup But Likely Closer To Return; Luke Gregerson Could Be Used As Closer; Daric Barton Could Be Designated For An Assignment

Coco Crisp wasn't in the A's starting lineup for a fourth straight game in Seattle on Friday, but he still managed to find his way onto the field as a pinch-hitter in the ninth inning of a 6-4 loss to the Mariners.

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