Anderson hurt, and other Angels tidbits

Garret Anderson was a late scratch for the Angels in their split-squad game against the Chicago Cubs. It seems that the veteran has right knee irritation. Anderson has struggled with injuries in recent years and his sore foot that cropped up last spring was one reason Anderson had a slow first half. For now, the knee doesn't look like it will be a long-term problem. If it is, Gary Matthews Jr. better get comfortable with playing in left.

As for the game against the Cubs, Sean Rodriguez had to break up a Cubs no-hitter with a triple in the sixth inning. The Cubs won 4-1. In the other split-squad game, the Angels rolled to a 5-2 victory over the San Francisco Giants behind the pitching of Jered Weaver. The right-hander gave up two hits in five innings as the Angels' five-run first inning was more than enough. If Weaver stays on schedule, he is lined up to be the Angels' Opening Day starter March 31 at Minnesota.

The Angels have an off day on Monday but Jon Garland will stay on schedule by pitching in a minor-league game. The Angels play next on Tuesday against the Milwaukee Brewers. Dustin Moseley will not start but is expected to throw upward of 60 pitches. Moseley might be used in the rotation at the start of the season (in the No. 5 spot) now that John Lackey is on the shelf for about a month with a strained triceps.