Ken Rosenthal reports that Nomar Garciaparra decided to continue playing baseball, this time with the Athletics:

Opting against retirement, Garciaparra is on the verge of signing a one-year deal with the A's, according to major-league sources.

The deal, expected to be between $1.5 and $2 million guaranteed, will be subject to Garciaparra passing a physical.

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Garciaparra, 35, will serve as a right-handed alternative to Eric Chavez at third base, Daric Barton or Jason Giambi at first and Giambi or Jack Cust at designated hitter.

Nomar hasn't played a full season since 2003. His place is as a backup, and his bat is still good enough for him to fill that role well.

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