Honor for Anderson

A’s pitcher Brett Anderson American League Rookie of the Month thanks to his outstanding play in September. Anderson, a 21-year-old left-hander, went 4-0 with a 2.28 ERA in four September starts. In 23 2/3 innings, he surrendered just 22 hits and three walks while striking out 26 and holding opposing batters to a .247 average.

Anderson was acquired from the D-Backs as part of the Dan Haren trade in December 2007. He became just the third Oakland rookie to win at least four games in September, joining Barry Zito (five in 2000) and Mike Warren (four in 1983).

With 150 strikeouts, the second-round Draft pick in 2006 set a new record for an A’s rookie. Anderson finished the season 11-11 with a 4.06 ERA in 30 starts. He led all American League rookies in strikeouts while finishing tied for second in starts, in fourth place in innings (175 1/3) and tied for fourth in wins.

Spoiled
San Francisco 49er fans will have to wait a little longer to see Michael Crabtree on the field as the wide receiver will not be activated just yet. The once-holdout receiver is scheduled  to make his NFL debut after the 49ers bye week on Oct. 25 at Houston. This is according to a team source as told to ESPN.

After a drawn-out negotiation process, the rookie signed a six-year contract for a reported $32 million that could maximize to $40 million if he achieves every incentive in the deal. It was also reported that $17 million is guaranteed.

According to a source, Crabtree has a couple of scenarios that could void the sixth year of his contract. If he is selected for a Pro Bowl during his first four years, along with playing 80 percent of the offensive snaps during a separate season in which the 49ers reach the playoffs, the contract voids to five years. Another provision would be going to a Pro Bowl in the first four years along with going to a second Pro Bowl in five years.