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The scenery at the A's spring-training home in the Papago... Brant Ward / The Chronicle

The scenery at the A's spring-training home in the Papago mountains isn't too shabby, but the decision to hold camp in Arizona instead of Florida comes down to logistics and variety.

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The scenery at the A's spring-training home in the Papago mountains isn't too shabby, but the decision to hold camp in Arizona instead of Florida comes down to logistics and variety.
Rickey Henderson (right) longtime star Oakland A's player talked to Coco Crisp about his slide Saturday February 27, 2010. Annual spring training action with the San Francisco Giants and Oakland Athletics from Scottsdale and Phoenix, Arizona.
Giants speedsters Andres Torres (left) and Eugenio Velez (right) during a base running drill. Annual spring training action with the San Francisco Giants and Oakland Athletics from Scottsdale and Phoenix, Arizona.
Giants manager Bruce Bochy watches batting practice Saturday February 27, 2010. Annual spring training action with the San Francisco Giants and Oakland Athletics from Scottsdale and Phoenix, Arizona.
Former Oakland Athletics star Rickey Henderson gave out pointers to current players Saturday February 27, 2010. Annual spring training action with the San Francisco Giants and Oakland Athletics from Scottsdale and Phoenix, Arizona.
The A's Gio Gonzalez threw batting practice Saturday February 27, 2010. Annual spring training action with the San Francisco Giants and Oakland Athletics from Scottsdale and Phoenix, Arizona.
Giants pitcher Henry Sosa throws batting practice Saturday February 27, 2010. Annual spring training action with the San Francisco Giants and Oakland Athletics from Scottsdale and Phoenix, Arizona.
Giant speedsters Andres Torres (left) and Eugenio Velez (right) walk from the indoor batting cages Saturday February 27, 2010. Annual spring training action with the San Francisco Giants and Oakland Athletics from Scottsdale and Phoenix, Arizona.
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