Another positive from Anderson
SEATTLE -- On Friday, Brian Anderson used his glove to help the White Sox beat the Mariners.
On Saturday, Anderson used his bat.
His 3-run homer in the second inning put the Sox in front of Seattle, and it was a bit of a surprise the 25-year-old center fielder was feeling well enough to swing.
Against Seattle the night before, Anderson ran down a deep drive off the bat of Richie Sexson, slamming into the wall after making the catch.
When asked exactly where he was hurting as a result of the play, Anderson said: "Kind of everywhere.''
And now, Anderson has made a big impression two days in a row.
"Getting to play consecutive games, getting more at-bats, it helps,'' Anderson said. "It's a good thing.''
On the mend: Relief pitcher Andrew Sisco, who appeared in 19 games with the Sox last season, dropped by the clubhouse before Saturday's game.
Sisco, who lives in the Seattle area, is recovering from "Tommy John'' elbow surgery, which was performed on April 7.
"It happened over time and came to fruition during spring training,'' Sisco said of his elbow trouble.
Sisco said he had discomfort for most of last season, which he split between the White Sox and Class AAA Charlotte.
"When you're pitching with pain like I was, it's just good to know that there's a solution, and that over time you can come back better than you were,'' said Sisco, a 6-foot-10 left-hander. "Part of it was just not really knowing what I was feeling. It was the first time I had any kind of elbow problems, so I just thought it was natural. I tried to fight through it.''
Sisco, who is still in an arm brace, is expected to be sidelined 12-24 months.
"I'd like to pitch at some point next year,'' Sisco said. "Even if it's halfway through the season, I'd be happy to just be pitching somewhere.''
Looking ahead: The Sox open interleague play with three games at San Francisco this weekend.
Manger Ozzie Guillen said Jim Thome is scheduled to play one of the games at first base. The designated hitter is not used at National League parks.
Thome will probably start taking some groundballs this week.
"I don't expect him to be a Gold Glover there for one day,'' Guillen said. "Just catch and throw. He did it good in spring training. I don't expect him to do too much out there.''