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Anderson will make about $750,000 over the rest of the season, so he could fit into Cincinnati’s budget. The Indians won’t ask for much in return for him.

Anderson used his new motion in a bullpen session Wednesday. ''Considering the guy completely changed his windup,’' pitching coach Guy Hansen said, ''I thought he did terrific. I don’t think I’ve been around a professional who had worse deception than he had.’' After what happened last year, the Royals have little to lose by trying something new with Anderson. The lefty is guaranteed a rotation spot.

Anderson’s hamstring is sore at the top where it attaches.

''We have Terry Mulholland and Jake Westbrook, and there’s a possibility that we’d call someone up,’' manager Eric Wedge said.

Darrell May was the superior pitcher last year, but he’s expected to act as the No. 2 starter. The rest of the rotation should be filled by Jeremy Affeldt, Jimmy Gobble and Miguel Asencio, with Kevin Appier set to displace one of the youngsters once healthy.

Anderson would have to be pretty desperate to accept such a role. He’s pitched well enough this year and could be a bargain for a team seeking to round out its rotation.

GM Mark Shapiro has met with Anderson twice since the Indians returned from Minneapolis on Thursday. The problem the Indians have had with trading him is that he’ll receive a $600,000 bonus if dealt.

Kansas City, San Francisco and Philadelphia have expressed the most interest. The A’s don’t appear to be in the running.

Anderson likewise is interested in returning to Cleveland. The Indians have a group of young starters but GM Mark Shapiro wants to put a veteran presence in there with them.

Dennys Reyes will be demoted to the bullpen to accomodate Anderson’s return to the Royals’ rotation.