Anderson Settles In

PAWTUCKET- New PawSox outfielder Brian Anderson makes his McCoy debut tonight.  But it’s not his first foray into playing baseball in New England.

Picked up last week in a trade with the White Sox that sent OF/1B Mark Kotsay to Chicago, Anderson spent time playing for Cotuit in the Cape Cod League.  He said while he misses the White Sox, he also looks forward to a change in scenerey.

“(Chcago and Boston) are great organizations with traditions.  I’m just happy to be a part of them.” said Anderson.

Anderson was drafted by the White Sox with their first pick in the 2003 draft.  He made his debut in the Big Leagues in 2005, amassing a .225 average with 20 homers and 75 RBI’s in his first four major league seasons.  He was sent down to Charlotte before being traded to Boston.

Anderson joins the squad able to play all three outfield positions, but he admits he prefers playing center..

“I take pride in playing the outfield.” Centerfield gives me more traditional reads off the bat.  If I have to play elsewhere, I’m happy with that.”

PawSox Manager Ron Johnson said Anderson brings experience and great defensive skills to the club.

“He has lived up to his reputation defensively.”  said Johnson,”He posts everything, he glides.  He’s a true Major League centerfielder.”

In six games with the PawSox, Anderson is hitting .286 with a homer and two RBI’s.

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