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Oakland Athletics trade catcher Derek Norris to San Diego Padres - ESPN
The Oakland Athletics traded catcher Derek Norris to the San Diego Padres on Thursday, culminating a busy day for both teams.
Oakland got right-handers Jesse Hahn and R.J. Alvarez for Norris, right-hander Seth Streich and an international signing slot.
Norris told the Bay Area News Group that he thought the trade would provide him a new start, though he enjoyed his stint with the A's.
"I'm excited; this is a big opportunity," Norris said, according to the Bay Area News Group. "A chance to get out of the platoon."
Norris, an All-Star in his third MLB season, posted career highs of .270 in batting average with 10 homers and 55 RBIs for the A's in 2014.
"It's an exciting time," Norris said. "In speaking with the Padres, they believe they will compete this year.
"I don't know," he added. "But I would not be surprised if they made another move or two to compete in the (National League) West."
Oakland got right-handers Jesse Hahn and R.J. Alvarez for Norris, right-hander Seth Streich and an international signing slot.
Norris told the Bay Area News Group that he thought the trade would provide him a new start, though he enjoyed his stint with the A's.
"I'm excited; this is a big opportunity," Norris said, according to the Bay Area News Group. "A chance to get out of the platoon."
Norris, an All-Star in his third MLB season, posted career highs of .270 in batting average with 10 homers and 55 RBIs for the A's in 2014.
"It's an exciting time," Norris said. "In speaking with the Padres, they believe they will compete this year.
"I don't know," he added. "But I would not be surprised if they made another move or two to compete in the (National League) West."