Category Archives: DNorris

The Tigers make their long trip to TBOTPB; Verlander and Strasburg

Posted on March 13, 2017 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

Let us begin with some housekeeping of misconceptions on Derek Norris. He was put on revocable waivers, and not Designated for Assignment or given his outright release (although that could still happen as well as a trade). Norris is actually … Continue reading →

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Nats and Astros at TBOTPB; Derek Norris wavering on waivers

Posted on March 12, 2017 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

On the baseball calendar, March 15th loomed as a date when a team could literally dump any arbitration-eligible player and eat just 1/6th of their 2017 salary. It rarely happens that an arbitration-eligible player is released in this manner. The … Continue reading →

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Derek Norris fits like a glove and needs to feel the love. MAT got it.

Posted on February 28, 2017 by Andrew Lang

What a way to open The Ballpark of the Palm Beaches with some nifty pitching, clutch hitting, and a walk-off to save the game from tie for a Washington Nationals 4-3 win. They say there are no ties in baseball, … Continue reading →

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Derek Norris Gives the Nationals a New Look Behind the Plate

Posted on February 5, 2017 by Michael Daalder

Derek Norris has some big shoes to fill behind the plate after All-Star Wilson Ramos signed with Tampa Bay to play in the American League. The 27-year-old catcher is familiar with the Nationals organization, having been drafted by them in … Continue reading →

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