DEREK NORRIS RUMORS & GOSSIP

Checking In On Tommy Milone, Derek Norris, Brad Peacock, and A.J. Cole

Gio Gonzalez earned his second win of the season last night, tossing six shutout innings while allowing just two hits and striking out six. By every measurable account, the decision to acquire the hard throwing left-hander via trade has been a smashing success thus far. While he's only four starts into the season, you could make a reasonable argument that he's been the team...
Via The Nats Blog  |  April 25, 2012
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Scouting Report: Derek Norris

In my latest article for The Outside Corner, I give my scouting report on new A's prospect Derek Norris, who came from the Nationals along with a few others in exchange for Gio Gonzalez.http://bloguin.com/theoutsidecorner/2011-articles/december/outside-scouting-dept-derek-norris.html
Via Fantasy Baseball 365  |  December 23, 2011
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Outside Scouting Dept.: Derek Norris

Among the players the A's acquired in today's Gio Gonzalez trade was Derek Norris, a power hitting catcher with an incredible ability to get on base. I got several good looks at Norris in this year's Arizona Fall League. Here are my notes and analysis of the big catcher... There is no question that Norris has two outstanding (and important) skills: power and plate discipline...
Via The Outside Corner  |  December 22, 2011
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Nats Trade Four Prospects For A Lefty Now Known As Nat Gio

Goodbye, A.J. Cole, Derek Norris, Brad Peacock and Tommy Milone. Hello, Gio Gonzalez. Who were those first four guys again? Just four of the Nats’ top 10 prospects — three starting pitchers and a C/1B. All four are predicted by John Sickels, who knows stuff, to “have a good chance to enjoy successful careers.” (Gulp.) And who’s Gonzalez? He’s...
Via Mr. Irrelevant  |  December 22, 2011
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A's trade lefty Gio to Nationals

HBT: Oakland gets prospects A.J. Cole, Brad Peacock, Derek Norris, and Tom Milone — a huge haul for pitcher like Gonzalez.
Via MSNBC  |  December 22, 2011
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For Nationals, there's a catch to Norris

SURPRISE, Ariz. — About 30 minutes before the Scottsdale Scorpions sent Nationals prospect Matt Purke to the mound for the left-hander's first professional start, catcher Derek Norris made his way into a mostly empty visitors dugout at Surprise Stadium. He strapped on his gear, still fresh off a 3-for-4 performance ...
Via Washington Times  |  November 08, 2011
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