Anderson feels fine after sim game, near return

OAKLAND -- The A's are close to getting a key piece to their patchwork starting rotation back, after left-hander Brett Anderson made it through three innings in a simulated game on Saturday.

Anderson, out since Aug. 28 with a strained left forearm, threw 15 pitches in each inning and came out of it feeling fine. That's an important step both for Oakland and Anderson, who missed a month earlier this season with a strain in his pitching shoulder.

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"He had had three up and downs of 15 pitches in the bullpen," A's manager Bob Melvin said. "We'll see how he feels tomorrow. That will go a long way in determining what game is next for him. If he feels good tomorrow, my guess is…