Mychael Urban of CSN Bay Area blogged about the Oakland Athletic’s third baseman, Eric Chavez.  Here are a few highlights:

• Chavez, 32, is feeling fine except for the occasional “jolt” of pain when he bends over to scoop up one of his children.
• “I want to go out there full-bore, enjoy the game and give it the best effort I can.  So let’s just get it on. My body is either going to hold up at this point or it’s not. I’ve had enough time to heal.” – Chavez
• “Playing five or six days a week, that might be a thing in the past for me,” he says. “I’d love to say I can get there, but I don’t know how realistic that is. A good measure for me would be three or four days a week.” – Chavez
• The A’s general manager, Billy Beane and Chavez discussed part-time work as a designated hitter, but Oakland recently re-signed Jack Cust, who is another left-handed-hitting slugger.
• Chavez is open to playing other positions with the A’s.  In addition to being a part-time designated hitter, the article talks about first base being an option for Chavez.
• The third baseman will make $12 million this year with a club option of $12.5 million with a $3 million buyout for 2011.  Chavez is open to the A’s buying him out next year and re-signing at a cheaper rate.  His goal is to play three more years and end his career in Oakland.
• Chavez has played only 121 games over the past three seasons.  In his 12 season career, Chavez has won 6 gold gloves, hit 229 home runs and had a batting average of .268.  You can see Chavez’s contract history and statistics here.