Brett Anderson, the top A's pitching prospect threw 4 1/3 today against the Chisox in Glendale and gave up two earned runs, seven hits and struck out 4. I believe he will start the season on the big league team.

He is a smooth lefty, very mature for 21 years old.

Afterward he was asked if he thinks he'll make the big club and he said he takes it one day at a time. I wish players didn't always say that, although I admit it is a deep kind of wisdom I'm still trying to learn.

Anderson: If it happens it happens. I can't really think about it when I'm on the mound.

Cohn: Do you think about it when you're not on the mound?

Anderson: (Trevor) Cahill and I kid each other. We're kind of the kid pitchers left.

Cohn: Would you be disappointed if you start in the minors?

Anderson: No. Hopefully I could go donw there and show them. I'm still only 21 years old.