9/11 16:01: The San Francisco Chronicle’s Susan Slusser says via Twitter that the option has officially been exercised for 2011.

9/11 15:32: According to Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle, she tweets, “It sounds as if Bob Geren’s option has been picked up for next year.” An announcement from the team should come soon.

Geren, 48, is in his fourth season as the A’s manager. He has compiled a record of 296-329 for .474 winning percentage. He has not made the playoffs in his managerial career.